Having worked closely with non-profit entities for decades, our attorneys possess deep, highly specialized knowledge of this unique sector. This enables us to provide your organization with practical, business-oriented advice that enables you to achieve your mission while remaining safely within all applicable laws and regulations.

Comprehensive Representation

Our Non-Profit group is comprised of attorneys from specialties such as: Tax, Corporate, Health, Public Finance, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Trusts & Estates. The diversity of our team enables us to provide you with highly sophisticated, well-coordinated representation on matters large and small. For example, we recently assisted an organization in a major capital project that required expertise in five areas of law: tax, public finance, corporate, real estate, and construction. Despite its complexity, the engagement proceeded smoothly and was ultimately successful.

Who We Serve

Our clients include IRC §501(c)(3) organizations and other exempt entities such as trade organizations, civic groups, business leagues and social welfare organizations, among others. Additionally, our clients range from small social service entities to universities, hospitals and major charitable foundations.

Our Services

Hinckley Allen’s Non-Profit group provides skillful representation on a wide variety of matters including (but not limited to):

  • Formation and Governance
  • Tax Issues
  • Regulatory Compliance (state and federal)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private and Public Foundation Matters
  • Charitable Solicitation
  • Non-Profit Entity Financings
  • Government Relations

For detailed descriptions of our service offerings, click here.

Recent Projects

Here is a small sampling of our recent projects:

  • Merger of Social Service Agencies - Assisted in the merger of two charitable organizations, including structuring the merger and obtaining various regulatory, attorney general, and court approvals.
  • Regulatory Approvals for a Religious Organization - Assisted organization in receiving unique regulatory approvals for reconstruction of its skilled nursing facilities.
  • Formation of an International Charitable Organization - Assisted in formation and structuring of a multi-million-dollar eco-tourism and conservation charitable organization and related for-profit enterprise in South America.
  • University Restructuring - Assisted a university in restructuring its internal governance, including governing documents and policies, during a time of internal transition.

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Contact Us

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