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Nonprofits & Foundations

Our attorneys are committed to civic involvement and have represented a significant number of charitable organizations and foundations. Our attorneys draft articles, bylaws, operating agreements and other formation documents that are best suited to the particular needs of your nonprofit organization.

We use our expertise to assist our clients with forming nonprofit corporations, including: public benefit, mutual benefit, private foundation, public charity, unincorporated nonprofit associations, trusts and LLCs.

We also provide the knowledge and skills necessary for your organization to obtain tax exempt status, including:

  • Exemptions from city business taxes
  • Exemption from Missouri and Illinois income, sales and franchise taxes
  • Federal exemption from income taxes under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) or any of the sections of 501(c).
  • Property tax exemptions

Our team can guide and assist your nonprofit organization with audits and examinations by government regulators, including:

  • Attorneys General
  • Franchise Tax Board
  • Internal Revenue Service
  • Local taxing and regulatory authorities