Business Practices

Non-Profit Legal Services

Having solid legal advice is critical for non-profit organizations. We have worked with hundreds of non-profits in many different capacities, providing one-time consultations or ongoing support, as needed. We are proud to support the many charities that make Bowling Green and Southern Kentucky a better place to live.

If you are preparing to start a non-profit, we can assist you with incorporation, obtaining your 501(c) status, provide advice on organization and governance, and help maintain your non-profit status and good standing with the Internal Revenue Service. We can attend board meetings and advise your directors and officers on their fiduciary and legal responsibilities. Further, our tax team will help you navigate the complexities of tax law that apply to non-profits, including common issues that arise with unrelated business income.

Non-profits often receive gifts from donors. We can help you work with a donor to structure a gift to ensure that the donation passes successfully to your organization.

Just as we do with for-profit businesses, we can provide employment law advice and direction, reviewing handbooks and policies to help keep everything up-to-date. We can work with your team on just about any operational challenges that arise.

STARTING UP: NONPROFIT & FOUNDATION BASICS
TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION REFERENCE CHART
STARTING A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
STARTING A PRIVATE FOUNDATION: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
FORM 1023 FAQ
FORM 1023-EZ FAQ
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS

IMPACT INVESTING
IMPACT INVESTING COMPARATIVE CHART
INTERNATIONAL GRANTMAKING
FAQ: PRIVATE OPERATING FOUNDATIONS
FAQ: TIPPING

ORGANIZATIONS IN TRANSITION
FOUR BASIC MODELS OF NONPROFIT AFFILIATION
RESTRUCTURING EXEMPT ENTITIES AND TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
Q&A: NONPROFIT MERGERS, AFFILIATIONS & RE-ORGANIZATIONS

NONPROFIT GOVERNANCE, BOARDS & BYLAWS
OUTLINE OF BOARD ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
NONPROFIT GOVERNANCE & STEWARDSHIP
NONPROFIT BYLAW PROVISION: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
NONPROFIT BYLAW PROVISION: INDEMNIFICATION
BOARD MEETING DYNAMICS
NONPROFIT STRATEGIC PLANNING
BOARD ROLES & EXPECTATIONS

SARBANES-OXLEY AND NONPROFIT GOVERNANCE
GOOD GOVERNANCE POLICIES FOR NONPROFITS

NONPROFIT LIABILITY: OUTLINE OF RISKS & PROTECTIONS–
BEST PRACTICES TO PROTECT YOUR NONPROFIT’S TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
SAMPLE BYLAW PROVISION: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST–
SAMPLE BYLAW PROVISION: INDEMNIFICATION–
LIQUOR SERVICE AT YOUR FUNCTIONS: MINIMIZING THE RISK OF LIABILITY–
MASSACHUSETTS DATA SECURITY LAW REQUIREMENTS–

PROTECTING YOUR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS–
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, UBIT, AND TAX-EXEMPT STATUS–
REINSTATEMENT OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS–
IRS FORM 1023-EZ: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS–

GIFTS & GRANTS
RESTRICTED FUNDS

Case Studies

General Counsel for:
Caveland Environmental Authority
Green River Educational Cooperative

Representative Clients:
National Corvette Museum
Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, Inc. ("SKyPAC")

Related Attorneys

Having solid legal advice is critical for non-profit organizations. We have worked with hundreds of non-profits in many different capacities, providing one-time consultations or ongoing support, as needed. We are proud to support the many charities that make Bowling Green and Southern Kentucky a better place to live. If you are preparing to start a non-profit, we can assist you with incorporation, obtaining your 501(c) status, provide advice on organization and governance, and help maintain your non-profit status and good standing with the Internal Revenue Service. We can attend board meetings and advise your directors and officers on their fiduciary and legal responsibilities. Further, our tax team will help you navigate the complexities of tax law that apply to non-profits, including common issues that arise with unrelated business income. Non-profits often receive gifts from donors. We can help you work with a donor to structure a gift to ensure that the donation passes successfully to your organization. Just as we do with for-profit businesses, we can provide employment law advice and direction, reviewing handbooks and policies to help keep everything up-to-date. We can work with your team on just about any operational challenges that arise.

General Counsel for: Caveland Environmental Authority Green River Educational Cooperative Representative Clients: National Corvette Museum Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, Inc. ("SKyPAC")