<p>I am not 18 yet, but six months ago I created a cultural organization for teens where did a lot of community work locally and helped out community events. However, recently, my group has become interested in raising money to help build a school in India for primary age students (we know of another organization that can actually help us. It is reliable, we’ve contacted several individuals and my family back in India has also confirmed their status.) In order to help them, of course, we need to raise money.</p>
<p>I am sure there is a legal component involved before raising money for a big cause like this. We want support from businesses as well. How am I supposed to register? A lot of the documentation available online is pretty confusing. My parents are helping me get in touch with someone who can better help me, but I was wondering if you guys had an suggestions?</p>
<p>I think I am supposed to register as 501(c)(3).</p>