If I’m the finance officer for a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is classified as a Public Charity by the IRS, can I legally sign a donation request form since I’m only 14 years old?

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If I’m the finance officer for a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is classified as a Public Charity by the IRS, can I legally sign a donation request form since I’m only 14 years old?

Asked on June 30, 2014 under Business Law, California

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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

If you are the designated financial officer for a non-profit corporation that you have written about and there is writing stating that you are in such a position then you can legally sign a donation form even though you are a minor for this entity.


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