Non-Profit Organizations
Designation as a non-profit organization is a special status in our
country. It is recognition that an organization has a purpose, goal
and mission beyond the usual dollars and cents that drive most companies
in the marketplace. It also distinguishes certain companies as those
that people should give their spare time and money to assist in its
growth. Unfortunately, in the wake of accounting and corporate scandals
of recent years, all organizations, including non-profits, are facing
greater scrutiny in many areas.
At Lavender Baker, LLC, we represent non-profits, no matter the stage
of its life.
- Organization
- Choice of Entity
- Agreements Between Creators
- Minutia of Formation Documents
- Advice on Documents that Lead to Good Governance
- Advice on the Proper Tax-Exempt Distinction
- Preparation and Filing of Corporate and Tax-Exempt Forms and
Applications
- Pursuit of Exemption from Real Property and Sales Tax
- Governance
- Developing Board Structures
- Defining the Roles of Board Members, Directors and Staff Including
Liability and Fiduciary Responsibilities
- Proper Policies for Board and Staff Interaction
- Writing Employee Handbooks
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Unrelated Business Income
- Open Record and Meeting Requirements
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Real Property Negotiations, Acquisitions and Development
- Lobbying Restrictions and Government Relations
- Fund Raising
- Endowment Funds
- Requirements for Actions and Disclosure of Fund Raising Activities
- Instruments to Convey Estates, Remainders of Trusts and Specific
Bequeaths
- Contracts for Fund Raising Facilities and Talent
- Litigation
- Our litigation team shows a unique attitude in the representation
of non-profits. We have the ability to confront difficult issues
faced by non-profits, yet maintain the integrity and
purpose of the organization.
