• Section 501(c)(3) is part of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and is a special tax category for non-profit organizations.

  • Organizations that meet the requirements of Section 501(c)(3) are exempt from paying federal income tax.
  • While the IRS recognizes more than 30 types of non-profit organizations, only 501(c)(3) organizations can claim that donations to them are tax deductible.
  • 501(c)(3) organizations must pay their employees wages at fair market value.
  • To receive favorable tax treatment, a non-profit organization must not deviate from its purpose or mission.