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"501(c)(4), 527, Domestic Non-Profit Corporation,
Private Foundation, what's the difference?" "Is my organization allowed to endorse candidates?" "Am I liable for
what a volunteer did, even if I told her not to?"
Many
individuals and groups endeavor to make their mark for good through non-profit organizations and charities, but doing so is
not always easy. At the Law Office of Alexander Hornaday, LLC we can help navigate the many complex regulatory frameworks
involved in seeing your vision come to fruition. Though we advise nonprofit organizations that run the gamut from pure
charities to campaign committees, we have particular experience helping non-profit organizations achieve political goals in
full compliance with all state and Federal laws and regulations.
As
with our for-profit clients, we believe an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and we strive to give you excellent
front-end counsel so that problems are foreseen and avoided whenever possible. However, one can't plan for everything,
and when disputes arise, we provide top-notch advocacy for our clients whether in alternative dispute resolution, administrative
hearings, or in a court of law.
For example, we can help you - Determine the appropriate entity structure for
your non-profit organization, from 501(c)(3) charity to 527 political organization;
- Form your organization and apply for tax-exempt status;
- Ensure compliance with the many complicated regulatory
structures, including Federal and state tax laws, Colorado Secretary of State requirements, campaign finance and political
activity regulations, and fundraising regulations;
- Draft commercial documents, including but not limited to:
- Contracts for providing of services and furthering exempt purposes,
- Employee, independent contractor and volunteer agreements,
- Protection of intellectual property, and
- Contracts with vendors, clients, businesses,
and other non-profit organizations;
- Organize
fundraising events;
- Manage
the day-to-day and yearly operations of the organization;
- Wind-up and terminate the non-profit organization;
- Prepare for the unexpected and assess the risk of liability when the unexpected
becomes the inevitable;
- Find
creative and cooperative dispute resolution before asking a court to get involved;
- Represent you in litigation in court or administrative hearings;
and
- Whatever else your organization
may require!
Remember: the
best and least expensive time to consult an attorney is before problems arise!
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