Tax Exempt/Non-Profit Organizations
An important part of our practice involves the representation of tax-exempt organizations, including not-for-profit hospitals, universities and foundations. We help clients navigate the complex federal, state and local issues involved in operating a tax-exempt organization.
Graves Dougherty's attorneys have handled legal matters for a number of new and established non-profit organizations.
GDHM Tax Exempt/Non-Profit Organizations Focus Areas
- Application to the IRS for recognition of tax-exempt status
- Board structuring and education
- Fund-raising policies and procedures
- General litigation
- Incorporation
- Internal disciplinary proceedings
- Labor and employment
- Legal audits
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Planned giving
- Real estate purchasing and finance
- Resolution of disputes with and investigations by the IRS
- Strategic planning
- Tax and corporate compliance
