You can't be a 501C3 unless at least 1/3 of your funds comes from public donations. In-kind donations could. Say table at reptile show is $60 and they give it to you free. That is a $60 donations. I get the most donations at reptile shows or other large gatherings, such as the Jr WOman's craft show. Don't laugh, I think we reached people we don't often see, like little old ladies who buy iguanas for young men, etc. The elderly lady crowd noted the pictures of the teeth and stitches.

I also display at dog expos.

I don't allow touching any more because of the lack of affordable insurance.

Cindy