Most non-profits that are bigger are formed at the National level as 501c3 status. That is just a legal entity though, where these nonprofits conduct their business can be at their choosing. That means it could be at a state level.
It depends, but for the most parts, no. They have their own agendas and goals. Some work in concert with govenrment, some work "against" the government or government interest. Some non-profit...
If you think a non-profit organization is doing such a wonderful job what better way to thank them then to place a newspaper article so that others can be aware of the wonderful work as well. Just an...