In order for an organization to qualify for 501(c)(3) status, they must be involved with one or more of the following: religion (such as churches); charity (such as the Salvation Army); literacy (such as the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy); education (such as scholarships); prevention of cruelty to animals and/or children (such as PETA); fostering amateur sports, either locally or internationally (such as the Special Olympics); public safety (such as the Red Cross); scientific activities or operations (such as museums).