This 100%, I say as a nonprofit professional
This is real reason someone would establish a 501c3 - to be able to fundraise large-ish sums of money from wealthy people who are interested in getting a tax deduction for their donation. If they are not working at sustained fundraising, there is zero reason to establish a 501c3âŠwhich is why it often seems like college app padding because most high schoolers arenât doing this and therefore there is no reason to incorporate other than they think it makes it more âimpressive.â
Yes, I think I would downplay the 501c3 thing and talk about her contributions and impact.