Non-Profit & Tax Exempt Organizations | Martin, Browne, Hull & Harper pll

Non-Profit and Tax Exempt Organizations

Martin Browne has a long history and extensive, practical experience with the special issues facing non-profit and tax-exempt organizations. The law surrounding these organizations has seen considerable changes over the past few years which have had far-reaching effects, such as changes in tax law, increased scrutiny of boards of directors’ fiduciary duties, and rising concerns about compliance and governance. We recognize how the tax-exempt status of an organization affects its operations and its future. Our clients include a broad range of organizations, such as:

Non-profit
Tax-exempt
Private foundations
Community foundations
Educational organizations
- Public & private colleges
- Universities
- Public school districts
Museums
Hospitals and health care entities
Social clubs
Other not-for-profit organizations

Our services include:

Incorporation of non-profit organizations
Assisting with applications for tax-exemption under federal and state law compliance issues
Providing ongoing counseling on tax, governance, corporate and contract law matters
Mergers or consolidations with other non-profit and for-profit entities and affiliates
Development, maintenance, and expansion of charitable giving programs and other fund-raising activities
Structuring charitable gifts and trusts
Representation before the IRS, Ohio Department of Tax, and Ohio Attorney General
Negotiation and drafting of various agreements concerning operations and assets
Federal and state tax compliance issues, such as Form 990
Providing legal advice concerning many areas of the law as they relate to tax-exempt organizations, including advice on intellectual property matters, employment issues, and matters pertaining to employee benefits and executive compensation planning.

Our goal is to serve our clients’ interests effectively and cost-efficiently. Our success is based on the success of our clients, thus, we strive to help them achieve their goals and objectives.