Yes, it is an official 501©(3)— the mission is to improve educational opportunity for underprivileged and disadvantaged high school youth, globally (through our proprietary scholarships, community service, book/school supply drives, and other fundraisers). We are giving out 7 scholarships this year to students in my country and in the Dominican republic.
Interning: For one entire year (12 hours a week) in the MCDB lab, For 5 months for the think tank, and currently (since September) for the Congresswoman; should last well until after the apps process