I started a 501(c)(3) with some friends. It didn't require broad public support, just that we intended to grow to such a point. (I'm not sure exactly what the

I started a 501(c)(3) with some friends. It didn't require broad public support, just that we intended to grow to such a point. (I'm not sure exactly what the current support is like; I left the board over a year ago. I think it's around 10 folks that donate somewhat regularly.) Certainly the political activity provision of 501(c)(6)s are beneficial for this association, and I guess they'd have more scrutiny as three large companies instead of a few high schoolers.