Nonprofit organizations are a key component of all communities that provide various essential services and support for a specific demographic. Charities focusing on poverty relief, including those providing food for the hungry, training individuals in basic employment skills, and housing people experiencing homelessness, fall squarely within this category. At the California Center for Nonprofit Law, you will find lawyers who understand and appreciate the need for these charities. We support those who are devoted to eradicating poverty in our communities by providing them with the legal services they need to achieve their objectives.
The California Center for Nonprofit Law who stands ready to offer you legal support, an objective legal opinion, and the legal advice you need, no matter what type of situation you may be facing. So whether you want to establish a new charity, grow an existing nonprofit organization, or handle the ongoing legal needs of your charity, you can count on us to fill those needs. Call the CCNPL at 949-892-1221, email us at info@NPOlawers.com or contact us online today for more information about our services.
Legal Services for Developing Charities Focused on Poverty Issues
Advocates often wish to make a difference in their communities by increasing economic, educational, wellness, and other opportunities for low-income people. Individuals or groups may want to establish new charities to address these service gaps. We can guide you through all the steps necessary to create a new nonprofit organization, including:
- Preparing and filing the articles of incorporation;
- Drafting corporate bylaws; and
- Registering your charity with necessary government agencies.
Once we have established your new charity, the next step is to ensure it has tax-exempt status under federal and state law. Charities obtain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). Your charity also must take steps to obtain tax-exempt status on the state level.
Ongoing Maintenance Requirements for Established Charities
The California Center for Nonprofit Law is also skilled at meeting the ongoing legal needs of poverty-focused charities after they are established. Many nonprofit organizations must take measures to file certain annual reports with different agencies, as well as informational returns with the Internal Revenue Service and the Franchise Tax Board. In addition, charities must abide by all record keeping requirements, follow the pertinent laws to maintain their tax-exempt status and operate under their bylaws and articles of incorporation.
The CCNPL also can help charities amend their bylaws and other procedures as their needs change. For example, as organizations expand, grow, or shift focus, they may need to change their organizational structure, governance procedures, hire staff, and more. We can advise you on how to make these changes to best benefit your charity while remaining within the bounds of the law.
We aim to manage your initial and subsequent legal needs while you focus on moving your charity forward. You can begin attracting donors, writing grants, planning activities, and, most importantly, providing community services while we handle your charity’s legal issues.
We Are Here to Fill Your Charity’s Unique Legal Needs
We have a deep understanding and investment in nonprofit organizations that focus on improving conditions for impoverished people in our community. At the California Center for Nonprofit Law, your charity will benefit from legal representation from its initial planning stages to its daily operations. No matter what type of legal questions or concerns arise, we can help. For more information, call us at 949-892-1221, email info@NPOlawers.com or fill out our contact form online to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today.