McPhillips Law advises all types of nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations at every lifecycle stage. The firm provides seamless tax and legal support so that the nonprofit organization can fulfill its mission effectively.
Assistance is available to form the nonprofit entity, secure tax-exempt status, and comply with charitable solicitation and other state regulatory requirements. In addition, the firm advises nonprofits on governance issues, joint ventures, fundraising and volunteer programs.
Candice has served on nonprofit boards and as a volunteer for numerous nonprofits. In particular, Candice enjoys working with military-related nonprofits that encourage volunteerism, community philanthropy and increased leadership opportunities for military spouses. Having lived overseas, Candice is also familiar with the unique issues faced by U.S. tax-exempt organizations operating overseas and can provide critical guidance on operating globally.
The firm advises nonprofits on the tax and legal implications of every decision the nonprofit makes, from startup and beyond.
Guiding nonprofits through idea formation, entity selection, state and federal exemption requirements, and governance documentation issues.
State entity and incorporation
Governance documents
Federal and state tax-exemption filings
State and local registration requirements
Employment and compensation issues
Analysis and recommendations for operational decisions and compliance issues.
Charitable solicitation registration
Donor disclosure requirements
Unrelated business income issues
Excess benefit transaction analysis
Volunteer program management
Online fundraising and professional fundraisers