Non-Profit and Tax Exempt LawOur attorneys have significant experience in representing charitable and civic organizations; professional, business, and other membership organizations; foundations; schools; hospitals; religious organizations; governmental entities; and other tax exempt organizations. Our attorneys have guided organizations through formation, operational, governance, and financing issues as well as compliance with the various of federal, state, and local laws under which such organizations operate. Our knowledge of the "business" of non-profits developed from the personal and professional pursuits of our attorneys who are very active within their communities in furthering the missions of diverse non-profit organizations. This active participation helps us understand the challenges faced each day by organizations that operate under the careful scrutiny of donors, members, the public, and the IRS. We understand the passion non-profit leaders have for their organizations and we assist them in realizing the organization's vision. We provide practical and useful alternatives for delivering services and promoting the organization. In addition to serving as counsel to exempt organizations, many of our attorneys have formed charitable organizations and schools. We serve as trustees or board members for charitable and religious organizations, private and charter schools, housing organizations, economic development entities, arts organizations, health care organizations, and other organizations that make our communities vibrant and unique. Our Practice Sands Anderson's attorneys work daily with non-profit organizations on the "life cycle" issues that they face:
Our Capabilities Finance Our attorneys are recognized statewide among the leaders in tax exempt financing. We serve as bond counsel in the issuance of tax exempt financing for non-profits whether privately placed with banks or in public financing. We advise on the unique federal tax requirements for non-profit borrowings, including the recent economic stimulus legislation's effect. Formation Our attorneys have created organizations under state law and obtained federal, state, and local tax exempt status for many non-profit charitable and other tax exempt organizations. We have facilitated the transfer of estate assets to foundations and have counseled the non-profit organizations formed under the wills of benefactors. Governance Our attorneys help board members understand their corporate and fiduciary duties. We advise on structure, composition, conflicts of interest, annual reporting and registration requirements and compliance issues, including the new IRS Form 990 requirements. Governmental Relations Our attorneys regularly advise on advocacy, lobbying, and political activity restrictions that are imposed upon tax exempt organizations. Our government relations attorneys represent tax exempt organizations before legislative and administrative bodies who are seeking special funding or legislative changes. Management Our attorneys regularly advise on board/staff relations, employee relations, liability and issues relating to risk management, indemnification, compensation, purchasing, financial accountability, grant and contract compliance, charitable solicitations, fund raising and endowment issues, disqualified persons and self dealing rules, investment restrictions, entrepreneurial activities, advertising and corporate sponsorship restrictions, licensing and intellectual property, and other matters that pertain to the day-to-day operations of the organization. Tax Issues Our attorneys have advised on tax issues relating to unrelated business activities, lobbying, and other activities which might cause the organization to loose its tax exempt status, have guided them through tax audits, assisted in obtaining state and local tax exemptions, and sought rulings from IRS on important tax issues. Other Lifecycle Issues Our attorneys regularly assist non-profits in other lifecycle issues such as mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, dissolutions, intellectual property, real estate, tax exemptions, and succession issues. ResourcesLearn How Our Team of Non-Profit and Tax Exempt Law Work for YouOur Non-Profit and Tax Exempt Law counsel our clients to assess their current needs and anticipate future obstacles and opportunities. Contact us today through our online form to learn more about what our Non-Profit and Tax Exempt Law can do for you. Non-Profit and Tax Exempt Law attorneys include:
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