where can I find out if my church has a 501(c)(3) status?
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Call the church clerk or secretary.  Ask them.
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yes. churches are run like a business, and they have to be audited every year like any other company. they have to keep detailed books.
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Try looking around on umc.org--it's a big site, bound to be something!
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Most churches will give you a statement at the end of the year showing your donations for tax purposes. It is always good to write a check for an additional record if you need it. It is practical to claim a tax deduction because it gives you more money to donate if you wish.
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Try using an international on-line phone search and look under the category of church and find the number to the one you are searching for.
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Normally a church has information regarding assistance, etc within their bylaws. It is best to have a piece of paper showing what criteria and selection process is used to determine who receives help and how much help is given (the amount). The IRS - should they ever wish to check - will want to see that you were using a nondiscriminatory method of selection. It does not necessarily need to be open to the general public as I understand - but if within your church - needs to be open to all members.\n\nFrom the IRS site "If your organization is applying for recognition of exemption as a charitable organization, it must show that it is organized and operated for purposes that are beneficial to the public interest. Some examples of this type of organization are those organized for: \n\nRelief of the poor, the distressed, or the underprivileged,\n\nAdvancement of religion,\n\nAdvancement of education or science,\n\nErection or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or works,\n\nLessening the burdens of government,\n\nLessening of neighborhood tensions,\n\nElimination of prejudice and discrimination,\n\nDefense of human and civil rights secured by law, and\n\nCombating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency."\n\nHope that helps
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I Googled \n["Timothy Alden" Church California]\nand found some google blurbs for the City of Praise Christian Church in Torrance, but the church itself doesn't seem to have a web site. If it does, it doesn't register with Google.
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You need to provide more information - What's the name of the church? What denomination is it?
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If it's a public school. go to the school district office.  If it's a religious school, inquire at the church
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Red Cross, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints,etc if you want a futher list i need details as to what help your looking for
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try visiting a church
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501 C (3), you can get the forms online at this link.
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Call the local church and see if they can offer any assitance
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A church and church related organizations. There are usually some in every area. Some places have food drives,too. Good luck.
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Every Baptist church is a little different because they are congregational in their governments.  Each should have its own Constitution & Bylaws.  You'll have to check that document to see how the Finance Committee is set up in your church.
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Ok I'm going back to my first answer of Christ Church! I know its not the right one, its the closest link I can find to him! I have tried so hard to find the right one I feel I deserve 10 points for effort! Don't you? :-)
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Maybe put it in the newspaper or check with a church?  Good luck.  I don't know of anyone.  I would do it if I could.  God bless you for being so thoughtful.