First, it is 501(c)(3)


Correct, Pardon my misguided finger...

There are some exemptions allowed by the IRS, if the annual gross income
is less than $5,000,

Thanks for that, I thought it was 4k....

The question remains: Who is Kap and how legitimate is his request.
Local ham clubs should be a good start and usually ham equipment springs
out of the woodwork without too much problem.

Pretty much the general undertone of my original post.

tnx!
rb