I have helped several charitable organizations attain 501©(3) status. As an example, I have served as a founding board member of the non-profit organization, Youth Advancement through Music and Art (YATMA), which has offices in Seattle and Albany, New York.
Another group, the "Jaycox Gig Harbor Police Benevolent Fund", was established with funding from the widow of a New York City policeman for the benefit of helping domestic violence victims, and providing scholarship and tuition help to local youth.