EntheoEsq Masterclass Part 6- June 18

Service Description

🏛️ Class 6: Tax-Exempt Status & Structuring Your Church Topic: Understanding 501(c)(3) Religious Status, Public Messaging, and Donation Compliance Duration: 2 Hours | Price: $100 | Format: Online Class & Q&A Part of the EntheoEsq Masterclass Series Your church is likely already tax-exempt, do you know how to speak about it and document donations legally? In this essential session, attorney George Lake breaks down the true nature of 501(c)(3) status as it applies to churches and spiritual organizations. Contrary to popular belief, churches do not need to file Form 1023 to be recognized as tax-exempt under federal law. Instead, they are automatically considered 501(c)(3) organizations under Section 508(c)(1)(A)—a critical legal provision that provides both protection and structure. This class demystifies that relationship, offering clear guidance on when and why a church might still choose to file, how to speak publicly about tax-exempt status, and how to structure your donations, receipts, and public messaging in a way that aligns with IRS expectations. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: The difference between 501(c)(3) as a status and Form 1023 as an application What 508(c)(1)(A) really means—and what it doesn’t Why churches are automatically tax-exempt (and the conditions attached) When filing Form 1023 might be beneficial, optional, or risky How to talk about “tax-deductible donations” publicly without creating exposure Best practices for receipts, acknowledgments, and donor communications How to maintain tax-exempt integrity while growing your church 📄 Included Materials: IRS criteria checklist for automatic 501(c)(3) church status Sample donation receipt language (compliant with IRS Publication 1771) Side-by-side comparison: Form 1023 churches vs. 508-recognized churches Messaging tips for your website, intake forms, and fundraising language Lifetime access to this class and any future updates 👥 Who This Class Is For: Church founders and leadership teams Administrators managing donations and public-facing materials Anyone using language like “tax-deductible” on a website or intake form Facilitators or ministry directors building sustainable community infrastructure 📚 Part of the EntheoEsq Masterclass Series This is Class 6 of 10 in a comprehensive legal education series built specifically for plant medicine churches and spiritual organizations.