Sounds like something you can do a lot of before needing any formality or legal structure. Of course if the purpose is first to raise funds, cover yer arse with

Sounds like something you can do a lot of before needing any formality or legal structure. Of course if the purpose is first to raise funds, cover yer arse with the tax goons. AFAIK getting nonprofit determination is nowhere near as easy as it once was (and it wasn't that easy back when).