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First, as others have noted, most Atheists do not go to church.
However, assuming that you are talking about "Community Mission Chapel" led by Atheist former-Pastor Jerry DeWitt, or similar institutions, which provide a "church-like" atmosphere for Atheists who still want that, these have incredible difficulty in achieving 501-C status. Most religious organizations fall neatly into a 501(c)(3) because its activities clearly have a religious purpose. Conversely, Atheist Churches do not have such a clear religious purpose since they start from the premise that they do not pertain to any religion. There are other grounds for granting 501(c)(3) status, which include: charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering amateur sports competition, or preventing cruelty to children or animals. None of those seem to apply to an Atheist Church. You could make a weak argument that an Atheist Church is educational, but given that there are no certified teachers, no curriculum, or anything similar, that argument would likely fail.
The other 501(c) groupings are even less applicable.
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What is a 501c and why do you need it?
A 501(c) is a section of the IRS tax code that designates an organization as tax-exempt. Nonprofit organizations often seek 501(c) status to receive tax benefits, such as exemption from federal income tax and eligibility for grants and donations. Having 501(c) status also helps establish credibility and trust with donors and supporters.
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You can probably find the most information on the main site of the 501c organization. But probably can find information about it on the Wikipedia site.
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501c is the IRS form for non-taxing for non profit organisations. I recommend you consult a tax lawyer who will be able to organise this best for you.
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501c is for non-profit organizations only. Any online tax help site will be happy to help you with your taxes, or visit a tax office such as H&R Block to receive help.
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