Public Charity Exempt Under 501(c)(3)

Launching a public charity requires careful planning and precise execution. FPLG assists new organizations with incorporation, drafting bylaws, and preparing IRS Form 1023 applications to secure tax-exempt status. We also guide clients through state registrations, charitable solicitation filings, and exemption requests, ensuring that every step is handled correctly from the start. By building compliance into formation, we help charities avoid common pitfalls that can jeopardize future fundraising and operations.

Strong governance is essential to a public charity’s credibility and long-term health. FPLG works closely with boards of directors to ensure they understand their fiduciary responsibilities and avoid legal pitfalls that can threaten tax-exempt status. We provide training and policy development on critical areas such as conflicts of interest, ensuring that board members and executives make decisions in the best interests of the organization. We also advise on excess benefit transactions, helping leaders recognize and prevent situations where compensation, insider benefits, or related-party deals could trigger IRS penalties.

Because public charities rely on public donations, compliance with fundraising and charitable solicitation laws is a top priority. FPLG manages state-by-state charitable registrations, advises on donor acknowledgments and restrictions, and reviews fundraising agreements with outside vendors or professional fundraisers. Our attorneys ensure that fundraising campaigns meet legal standards and protect the organization’s ability to raise funds nationwide without risk of penalties or suspension.

Public charities must navigate ongoing financial and compliance obligations to maintain their 501(c)(3) status. FPLG supports organizations in preparing IRS Form 990 filings, advising on the public support test, unrelated business income, and ensuring that donor contributions remain tax deductible. We also assist with state reporting requirements and provide guidance on risk management strategies to minimize legal exposure in employment, contracts, and fundraising. By combining tax expertise with proactive compliance support, we help public charities safeguard both their reputation and their ability to attract ongoing public support.

Because public charities rely on public donations, compliance with fundraising and charitable solicitation laws is a top priority. FPLG manages state-by-state charitable registrations, advises on donor acknowledgments and restrictions, and reviews fundraising agreements with outside vendors, professional fundraisers or commercial co-venturers. Our attorneys ensure that fundraising campaigns meet legal standards and protect the organization’s ability to raise funds nationwide without risk of penalties or suspension.