Nonprofit organizations differ in several key ways from private business entities.

For example, a nonprofit can obtain tax-exempt status, create tax benefits for donors, and gain access to certain grants and sources of funding unavailable to private, for-profit businesses. Further, a nonprofit may not be privately owned, is restricted from making distributions, and must transfer its assets to another nonprofit if it is ever dissolved. There are also specific ethical requirements tied to creating an effective and sustainable nonprofit business.

Our attorneys understand the nonprofit world and are prepared to advise you on the many considerations that factor into operating in the nonprofit sector. Our services include the following:

  • Determining whether forming a nonprofit will align with your objectives
  • Preparing and explaining the governing documents for your nonprofit, such as Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
  • Drafting board and committee resolutions to authorize nonprofit activities
  • Filing state and federal registrations
  • Advice and assistance with identifying conflicts of interest and ethical requirements
  • Assisting with selection of a board of directors that will best serve the mission of your nonprofit
  • Analyzing risk management considerations and developing best practices, including fiduciary duties of board members and officers, personnel policies, and insurance needs
  • Preparing an application (e.g. IRS Form 1023) to acquire tax-exempt status

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