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Your Church's Nonprofit Status and Why It Matters
Updated 9/29/2026
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What you'll learn
- Explain the difference between automatic tax-exempt status and a formal IRS determination letter
- Identify three reasons a church might still apply for a determination letter even when not required
- Describe how to obtain an EIN free from the IRS website
- Explain how fiscal sponsorship can help a new church access grants during startup
- List the five items funders typically verify before giving to a church
About
A practical guide for Kenyan immigrant church leaders in the Twin Cities on nonprofit status, tax exemption, and accessing funding
What's inside· 13 lessons
- 1Applying for Determination Letter
- 2Getting Your EIN
- 3Knowledge Check
- 4Fiscal Sponsorship Explained
- 5Group Exemption
- 6Fiscal Sponsorship: The Startup On-Ramp
- 7Automatic Tax-Exempt Status
- 8Why Churches Still Apply for a Determination Letter
- 9Why This Guide Matters
- 10What Funders Verify
- 11Why Apply for a Determination Letter
- 12Resources and Getting Help
- 13Our Readiness Checklist
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