Non-Profits

Overview

Finding ways to do more good

Today, not-for-profit doesn’t mean not powerful and influential. The nonprofit sector contributes an estimated $1 trillion to the US economy each year, composing 5.6 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). Tax-exempt organizations increasingly wield power in the economy and society. And as they grow in strength, their operation and programs become more complex. They need sophisticated legal counsel who understand what it takes to run a successful nonprofit.

The nonprofit team at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig helps nonprofit and charitable organizations run their operations in a way that complies with applicable laws and regulations, maintains their tax-exempt status, and positions them for growth. Our law firm helps these clients meet their governance and compliance obligations so they can focus on achieving their mission.

Our experience in the nonprofit sector

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig represents a diverse group of nonprofit organizations, including universities, schools, hospitals, churches, charitable foundations, veterans groups, cultural institutions, fraternal organizations, social clubs, trade associations, service organizations, cooperatives, and tax-exempt government units.

Our multidisciplinary nonprofit team works with nonprofit organizations through their entire lifecycle, from formation through dissolution. We help not-for-profit organizations qualify for federal and state tax exemption and a variety of formation and governance issues, including Form 990 and IRS compliance. We advise clients on charitable solicitations and registration requirements and the applicable tax rules. We also work with clients on matters that span our practice areas, from contracts to employment law, intellectual property, and other regulatory matters.