What are the benefits of having 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status?
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Having 501(c)3) IRS tax exempt status provides a number of benefits: exemption from federal income tax; tax-deductible contributions; possible exemption from state income, sales, and employment taxes; reduced postal rates; exemption from federal unemployment tax; and tax-exempt financing.