Non-Profits and Service Organizations
Your non-profit is your passion. Your passion is our business.
Best Lawyers® included the firm on their 2024 “Best Law Firms” list for the Metro Nashville area, including a Top Tier designation for Non-Profit/Charities Law.
We can assist your non profit with
“We know the immeasurable contributions that non-profit and service organizations make to our communities, and we are privileged to represent non-profits of all sizes and at all stages in their development.”
Maybe you have an idea for a non-profit. Maybe your established organization has grown and needs employee agreements and handbooks. Maybe you’re wondering if FMLA or Worker’s Comp laws apply to your organization. We’re happy to help, and we are pleased to offer significantly discounted rates to qualified non-profit clients.
Some of Our Non Profit Clients Include
Youth Sports Organizations
Churches
Youth Leadership Orgs
NCAA Athletic Conference
Retreat & Conference Center
Parent-teacher Org
Service-based organizations
Hospitals
Homeless Existence
Liberal Arts College
Cultural Exchange Groups
Cancer Awareness
We also are proud to serve the Nashville non-profit community through our volunteer efforts. In the last two years alone, our attorneys have volunteered for or served on the boards or committees of 21 different non-profit organizations, community groups, schools, and government commissions.
Have questions?
We’re happy to share some basic information with you here.
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No. There are many types of taxes—both state and federal. Usually, “501(c)3” organizations are exempt from federal income tax and state sales tax. But, this is not always the case. Whether an organization must pay unemployment tax, worker’s comp, property, or other taxes, can be a complicated question, and answering that question needs to involve your legal counsel and your tax advisor.
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Public charity, private foundation, fiscal sponsorship, B-Corps…there’s a lot of information out there. Each structure has benefits and drawbacks that depend on the goals and resources of the organization. It’s important to make sure you have an adviser who can answer your questions.
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Section 501(c)3 of U.S.C.A. Title 26 is a federal code provision. The federal government recognizes certain not-for-profit corporations as having this status, and the designation usually means that the organization gets certain tax exemptions. Not all non-profits are “501(c)3,” and it is important to get advice on which structure is the best for your business goals.
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Yes. Board Members of non-profits have fiduciary obligations and can be legally liable for their actions as a board member. It’s important to make sure you understand your role and your duties.
The information found on this website is not intended as legal advice. You should not act on any information contained within the website without consulting legal counsel regarding your particular situation.
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