Is it punk to start a nonprofit?

Hey uhhh, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to challenge the system in a way that actually makes an impact. We all know the DIY ethos is core to punk—whether it’s making music, zines, or just flipping the bird to capitalism in whatever way we can. But what about starting a nonprofit as an act of rebellion?

If the system is rigged, is it more punk to burn it down or build something outside of it? Like, what if you used the same DIY mentality to create an org that actually helps people, bypasses corporate BS, and funds itself without selling out?

I get that "nonprofit" sounds kind of establishment, but what if it was run in a way that sticks it to the system—transparent, community-funded, and for the people? Does that still count as punk, or is it just playing into the machine?

Curious to hear your thoughts. Would you ever back a punk-run nonprofit, or is this just another way to get co-opted?