Not-for-Profit Attorneys
Legal Assistance for Not-for-Profit Organizations
At J&G Law, LLP our experienced attorneys provide comprehensive legal assistance to not-for-profit organizations in the Hudson Valley and throughout New York State. We understand the unique challenges and complexities that come with establishing and maintaining a nonprofit, and we’re dedicated to helping you succeed.
Our Lawyers Help Not-for-Profit Organizations in New York State
Our not-for-profit clients include churches, schools, hospitals, social clubs, trade associations, libraries, museums, historical associations, conservation societies, humane societies, arts organizations, sports leagues, health, human service organizations, and more. We also represent members, employees, directors, and officers who have issues or disputes with their organizations. Our lawyers represent not-for-profit clients with land use issues, and securing real property tax exemptions.
- Entity Formation: Incorporation, tax exemptions, and IRS applications
- Ongoing Governance: Best practices, financial reporting, taxation, and fundraising
- Reorganization and Dissolution: Mergers, consolidations, and dissolution
Entity Formation
- Analysis to determine eligibility for and desirability of not-for-profit mode of operation
- Formation of not-for-profit corporation, including obtaining consents from government agencies
- Drafting of Articles of Incorporation, including vital corporate purposes provisions
- Drafting of bylaws and committee charters
- Assistance in preparation of IRS Form 1023 or 1024
- Preparation of application for real property tax exemption
- Assistance in completing IRS Form 990 tax returns
- Application for Recognition of Exemption
Ongoing Governance
- Governance and best practices
- Purchases and leases of real property and business equipment
- Financial reporting and auditing
- Officer and director duties and liability
- Taxation and unrelated income
- Strategic alliances and affiliations
- Fundraising
- Conflicts of interest and related-party transactions
- Lobbying
- Committee structure and charters
Reorganization and Dissolution
- Structuring and implementation of mergers and consolidations
- Formation of subsidiaries or affiliates
- Petitions for judicial or non-judicial dissolution
Help for New York Nonprofits
Contact Our Not-for-profit Attorneys in the Hudson Valley
For more information, contact the law firm J&G Law to talk with a nonprofit law attorney about your not-for-profit organizational needs. Call us to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation at 845-764-9656.
Classes, Seminars & Published Works
J&G Law is committed to giving back to the community through volunteer work. Let us help your nonprofit thrive.
These are just some of the not-for-profits that our partners, associates, and staff volunteered for and have supported.
- The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan
- RECAP, Inc.
- Orange County Arts Council
- Walden Local Development Corporation
- Orange County Land Trust
- Woodstock Artists Association
- Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress
- The Orange County Partnership
- Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development
- Newburgh Institute for the Arts and Ideas
- Vision Hudson Valley
- Children’s Rights Society, Inc.
- Habitat for Humanity
- Cornwall On Hudson Riverfest, Inc.
- Business Council of Greater Montgomery
- Safe Harbors
- Newburgh Preservation Association
- Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
- HONOR
- New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON)
- O+ Positive Festival
- Alliance for Balanced Growth
- Sullivan County Visitors Association
- Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary
- Wallkill River Center for Arts
- RUPCO
- Arts Society of Kingston
- Orange County Chamber of Commerce
- Kingston Midtown Arts District
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