What do the NFL, NHL and PGA share with religious organizations?
They are all tax exempt non-profits.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865564748/The-NFL-NHL-PGA-are-all-nonprofit-tax-exempt-organizations.html?pg=all
The NFL, NHL, PGA are all nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations
The United Way, The Red Cross and Amnesty International all come to mind when thinking of nonprofits.
But one organization isnt typically associated with these groups: The National Football League.
Thats right, the NFL. Its apparently classified as a nonprofit organization free of federal taxes, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
A 1966 law specifically allowed football leagues a 501(c)(6) status as tax-exempt trade organizations.
Because of this, the NFL is able to enjoy $184 million in revenue from its member teams and $1 billion in assets, all of which is tax-exempt.
Other sports organizations, like the Professional Golf Association and the National Hockey League, share the same status as the NFL.