You can enter the 1099-MISC and not have it create a Schedule C, if you answer the questions so that TurboTax doesn't "think" it represents self-employment.
If you enter it in the 1099-MISC section, you have the option to select that none of the description choices applies, and then to enter your own explanation. Say "no" to the question about it involving work and "no" to the question about it involving an intent to earn money.
If you put it in Miscellaneous Income, Other Reportable Income, it does say not to put a 1099-MISC there but you can make the entry there. It just asks for a description and amount and doesn't have follow up questions.
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