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[marcosdumay]

There are more rules. I don't know the specifics of the US, but in most countries the activities of a non-profit have restrictions.

[geogriffin → marcosdumay]

I agree. Becoming and staying a non-profit is harder than you'd think. The IRS's rules are vague and subjective. This is specifically what I'm talking about: "If unrelated business income comprises a 'substantial' portion of an exempt organization's income, loss of tax-exempt status may result" [1].

[1] https://www.hurwitassociates.com/taxation-of-unrelated-busin...