Antheil Maslow & MacMinn is one of the leading law firms serving the legal needs of nonprofit and other tax-exempt organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area including Bucks County and Montgomery County. Our experience with the special business needs of nonprofits allow us to swiftly and expertly address the struggles and day-to-day concerns of our clients.

From helping form nonprofit organizations and obtaining tax-exempt status, to delivering comprehensive counsel and practical, affordable solutions in all aspects of nonprofit law, governance, regulation, and charitable giving, our Nonprofit Practice Group is attuned to the unique needs of nonprofit entities in the following areas:

• Corporate Governance and Policies
• Federal and State Tax Exempt Status
• Formation
• Fundraising
• Lobbying and Candidate Support
• Member Issues
• Orphans’ Court Regulation of Affairs
• Personal Liability of Directors
• Private Inurement/Sanctions
• Unrelated Business Taxable Income

Nonprofits are subject to continuing state and federal oversight of their fundraising activities, even after securing the desired status letter. Antheil Maslow & MacMinn attorneys counsel clients in the Greater Philadelphia area including Bucks County and Montgomery County on all aspects on nonprofit governance and policies, identifying the best structure for proposed nonprofit organizations and guiding clients through the steps to secure continued enjoyment of that tax-exempt status.

Our Nonprofit Practice Group provides guidance to public and private nonprofit organizations with respect to applicable Pennsylvania, federal and other state fundraising laws (as an internet site will often include solicitation), offering detailed instructions to assure that all activities are in compliance with applicable law and regulations, including:

• Governance and board structure, composition, roles, and responsibilities
• Best practices and risk management audits
• Policy manual review
• Board/staff relationships, responsibilities and delegation of authority
• Conflicts of interest
• Insurance review
• Regulatory compliance and annual reporting
• Mergers and affiliations
• Corporate practices and recordkeeping
• Corporate dissolutions

To become and remain tax-exempt organizations, an entity must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt (religious, charitable, scientific, or educational purposes).  Antheil Maslow & MacMinn attorneys assist with the formation, registration and administration of nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. This includes filing for tax-exempt status with the IRS, individual state filings, ongoing compliance, joint ventures, distribution and termination issues.

Our Nonprofit Practice Group will identify the best structure for the proposed nonprofit, guide through the steps required to qualify for tax-exempt status, and implement the processes that will secure the continued enjoyment of that status. Federal and StateTax Exempt Status counsel may include:

• Advocacy, lobbying and political activities
• Formation and incorporation
• Obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status
• IRS applications/determination of tax-exempt status
• Executive compensation
• Public charity support tests and qualification
• Operating foundation and supporting organization qualification and operating standards
• Disqualified person and self-dealing rules
• Unrelated business income
• Form 990/990ez annual reporting
• Multi-State Charitable Solicitation Registrations, initial and renewals, offered at a flat rate fee of $150 for each state registration.

While lawsuits against nonprofit board members are uncommon, it behooves all nonprofit directors to be informed about their legal duties and how they can minimize the risk of personal liability. Antheil Maslow & MacMinn attorneys assist the board members of tax-exempt clients in appropriate preventive action and, if necessary, provide sound legal counsel, strong representation and advocacy against claims of conflict of interest, negligent conduct and “breach” or failure to live up to legal duties.

Our Nonprofit Practice Group is devoted to providing the highest quality legal services with a focus on meeting the individual needs of our nonprofit clients. Our primary goal is to listen to you and understand your needs. Personal liability and nonprofit liability counsel and services includes:

• Compensation
• Conflict of Interest Policies and Procedures
• Corporate sponsorships
• Directors’ and officers’ (“D & O”) liability insurance
• Fraud and abuse matters
• Indemnification agreements
• Private Inurement and Sanctions