The nonprofit sector has significantly expanded in recent years, growing in areas such as social services, health care, philanthropy, education, research, and public policy, with increasing scrutiny on compliance for public charities, private foundations, and advocacy enterprises.
At Frantz Ward, our attorneys leverage their extensive public service and volunteer experience to support nonprofit organizations. We serve a diverse range of clients, including major health care providers, social service organizations, philanthropic foundations, private schools, charter schools, and higher education institutions.
We assist our clients with:
- Formation, operation, governance, and compliance
- Obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status with the IRS as well as state and local taxing authorities
- Corporate governance, including board processes and procedures
- Gift Agreements and tax-advantaged structuring of donations
- Employment issues, including labor negotiations, workers’ compensation compliance, and employee benefits
- Contract negotiations with private suppliers, customers, and government entities
We also assist our nonprofit clients with philanthropic activities, including choosing the right organizational structure, exploring gifting options, establishing private or public foundations and funds, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
In the public advocacy arena, we represent trade associations, business groups, and other interest groups, helping them to maximize their impact while ensuring full legal compliance.
Representative Matters
- Assisting not-for-profit health care providers apply for designation as tax-exempt entities under Internal Revenue Code Chapter 501(c)(3) as Public Charities from the IRS.
- Advising not-for-profit health care providers concerning the organization’s duties and responsibilities as Public Charities, including representation regarding the IRS Intermediate Sanctions laws, conflicts of interest, and general corporate compliance.
