I often wonder how many of these appeals are purely to ensure 501(c) status is maintained because of evidence there is no single-funding-agency capture. If you

I often wonder how many of these appeals are purely to ensure 501(c) status is maintained because of evidence there is no single-funding-agency capture. If you don't ask for, and accept donations, your primary source may be your only source, and it's my belief this risks the 501(c) determination: it's not about the money, it's about being seen to solicit, and accept the money from the wider sources.