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Start Your Nonprofit with an Experienced Nonprofit Attorney

Are You Looking To Start A Nonprofit? Hiring A Nonprofit Lawyer To Create A 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), Or 501(c)(6) Organization Can Help Ensure You Start And Stay In Compliance With IRS Regulations.

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Why Choose For Purpose Law Group to Help You Start Your Nonprofit?

  • Focused Practice

    We’ve dedicated ourselves for the last decade to the representation of purpose and mission driven entities, just like yours. We have the expertise to ensure the foundation of any new nonprofit is solid, strong, and ready for success.

  • Highly Reviewed & Rated

    Superb, 10.0 rating by respected legal website Avvo; Highly Rated on Google. See some of our client reviews below.

  • Free & Confidential Strategy Session

    During your initial consultation, we will listen to you and help you determine your next steps.

  • Experienced

    We’ve become the “go-to” for nonprofits. Having members of our counsel that have served on nonprofit boards themselves, we know the trials and tribulations a nonprofit can go through.

  • Custom Solutions

    Nonprofit organizations come in all shapes and sizes, and our nonprofit lawyers have experience with them all, including 501c3, 501c4 and 501c6 organizations. We are a law firm helping you realize your purpose.

  • Flat Fee Service(in most cases)

    Unlike some firms that charge hourly rates where you don’t know how high the bill will go, we give you the price to start your nonprofit up front.

  • Highly Responsive

    We strive for “freaky fast” returned client calls. No going dark or waiting days to hear back.

  • Proactive Approach

    We can help clients to prevent legal problems, compliance headaches, and mistakes before they happen. In the event you find yourself needing legal assistance, we are here to help.

  • Client Focused

    We’re here for you. We provide professional and communicative client service. You'll get a clear & concise understanding of each step in the process.

  • We’re Here For You Afterwards

    We not only care about helping you start your nonprofit organization, but will help you with your annual maintenance to keep you in compliance with IRS standards.

We Help You Pursue Your Purpose

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Starting a Nonprofit, Where In The IRC (Internal Revenue Code) Does My Organization Fall?

A nonprofit organization founded and operated for charitable purposes may be exempt under Section 501(c)(3). This is what most people mean when talking about a nonprofit. It has federal income tax exemption, contributions to it are tax deductible to the donor and it is potentially state sales & property tax exempt. Incentives like these exemptions are provided by the government when an organization’s purpose is religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, to foster national or international sports competition, or prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

A nonprofit founded and operated for social welfare purposes may be exempt under Section 501(c)(4). These organizations lean toward advocacy work, political actions, lobbying, environmental purposes, homeowners’ associations, and various community associations.

Some less common types of nonprofit organizations can include 501(c)(6) (Business Leagues) and 501(c)(7) (recreation, pleasure, social activities, and other similar nonprofit endeavors) organizations.
Our experienced Nonprofit Attorneys can help you navigate which category you fall under.

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What Forms Do I Need To Gain Tax Exempt Status For My Not For Profit Organization?

For 501(c)(3) Organizations, the form you need to fill out to receive tax exempt status is determined by the organization’s projected annual gross receipts and assets.

Form 1023 EZ

  • Past, present, and planned activities
  • Compensation of directors, officers, trustees, and certain highly paid employees and contractors (“Close Personnel”)
  • Compensation of Close Personnel from related organizations
  • Sales and/or contracts between the organization and any Close Personnel (including any organizations they have certain affiliations with)
  • Family and business relationships among directors, officers, and trustees
  • Goods, services, and/or funds (grants) provided to individuals or organizations
  • Fundraising programs

Form 1023 EZ
This form requires more in depth clarification as to the following issues:

  • Past, present, and planned activities
  • Compensation of directors, officers, trustees, and certain highly paid employees and contractors (“Close Personnel”)
  • Compensation of Close Personnel from related organizations
  • Sales and/or contracts between the organization and any Close Personnel (including any organizations they have certain affiliations with)
  • Family and business relationships among directors, officers, and trustees
  • Goods, services, and/or funds (grants) provided to individuals or organizations
  • Fundraising programs

Failure to choose the correct form for your organization, can result in delays to your business start, additional paperwork on your part, and precious lost time. Our attorneys are intimately familiar with the regulations surrounding all required paperwork.

Nonprofit founders and leaders need to be mindful of their annual compliance requirements. Failure to comply with these standards repeatedly may result in revocation of your Tax exempt status.

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Actual Words Clients Have Used to Describe Us & Their Experience

“Personable, knowledgeable, ethical”

“Clearly explained the pros, cons, and maybes of the best way to structure a philanthropic endeavor”

“Found the time to consult with me on short notice, quickly understood the problem, provided the context/insight I needed in a way that I can reshare w/o stumbling over it AND shared several ideas on how to move forward beyond just the legal side of things”

“Answered all my questions, gave me some additional information, and helped me feel confident in my direction”

“I would highly recommend their firm to anyone looking for a boutique law firm that understands nonprofits and is passionate about mission-driven work.”

“We have been doing business with them for over 10 years now and they just get it done and done well”

“Every situation they have handled has been exemplary and the outcomes have been amazing”

If These Things are What You are Looking for in a Law Firm, then Contact Us to See How We Can Help.

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We welcome your questions and want to understand your situation to help you move forward and achieve the peace of mind that comes with having everything done properly and efficiently. Invest the time now to find out your options by speaking with us and making choices that best protect your business and interests. Call us for one-on-one assistance at 877-375-4529 with your questions, a description of your situation, or to schedule a consultation. You may also simply fill out the form above on this page. Your form will be directly emailed to our office. You can expect a reply within one business day and often within hours the same day. All information is confidential.

Nationwide Tax Practice

We help nonprofit organizations navigate the Internal Revenue Service and state regulators, nationwide. We also help form nonprofits, assist with foreign registrations, revocations, reinstatements, compliance, IRS recognition of exempt status, audits, and more.

We Help You Pursue Your Purpose

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