Mistakes Churches Make Filing 501(c)(3)s

Mistakes Churches Make Filing 501(c)(3)s

Most pastors don’t get denied because they don’t have faith, they get denied because they filed the wrong way.

This short guide breaks down the top mistakes churches make when applying for 501(c)(3) status and shows you exactly how to avoid them.

Inside the guide

• The #1 reason you should not file under the church name

• What to name your nonprofit instead

• How to pick the right NTEE code

• How to word your mission so it sounds charitable, not religious

• What it really means to have a separate board

• What happens legally if you mix church and nonprofit funds

This isn’t theory, it’s the hard truth that saves pastors time, money, and embarrassment.

Simple language. Real examples. Quick results.

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