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Churches are in a category all by themselves. The IRS doesn’t require them to file for a tax exemption, nor does it require them to file annual reports. Some churches, however, do apply for an exemption because their social-service outreach programs often include anything from preschools to soup kitchens to affordable housing. These programs seek 501(c)(3) status so that they can more easily apply for foundation funding and government grants or contracts to help pay the costs of providing the services.

Churches that haven’t been officially recognized as being tax-exempt are highly unlikely to receive foundation grants or government contracts.