Nonprofits face many of the same legal and business challenges as for-profit businesses—but with an added layer of complexity: tax-exempt status. Our Nonprofit & Tax-Exempt practice is built to meet the unique challenges of mission-driven organizations, working with nonprofits of all sizes to protect their tax status, strengthen their governance, and support the valuable work they do in their communities.
What we do
Our team helps local and multi-state nonprofits form, grow, and operate with clarity and confidence. From securing 501(c)(3) status and crafting governance policies to advising on advocacy limits, we offer practical legal support tailored to the nonprofit context.
But we’re far from one dimensional. As nonprofit organizations grow, so do their legal needs. That’s why our team works seamlessly with colleagues in business law, labor and employment, municipal law, real estate, and more to provide coordinated resources and support that goes beyond nonprofit basics.
Out attorneys specialize in:
- Formation and acquisition of tax-exempt status (e.g., 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and others)
- Corporate governance, board structuring, and policy development
- Conflict-of-interest policies and compliance reviews
- Lobbying and advocacy structuring, including affiliate and fund-flow guidance
- IRS compliance, audit response, and private foundation rules
- Legal counsel for public charities, private family foundations, and religious or cultural organizations
- Guidance for healthcare institutions, educational nonprofits, trade associations, and social clubs
Why choose us
Our practice is designed to meet the full range of legal needs for nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations under one roof. We assist clients at every stage of the organizational life cycle—from formation and exemption applications to ongoing compliance, board governance, and complex affiliate structures.
We do it all, but we don’t just help you check the boxes—we help you solve problems before they become obstacles and plan for what’s next with greater certainty. Above all, Andrew and his team strive to provide clear and constructive guidance and advice—even in the most complicated matters—so nonprofit leaders can make confident, informed decisions that move their organization, and their missions, forward.