Available Cases

Real Property – Client is a long-established South Philadelphia church and preschool. From VIP’s review of the property records, it appears that client once owned two adjacent parcels and that, in 1980, client sold one of those parcels to a private party. However, the subsequent deeds in the chain of title for both parcels are very unclear and appear to […]

Tax – Client is a newly established cross-sector partnership organization focused on revitalizing a commercial corridor in North Philadelphia. Client is in the process of preparing to file for tax-exempt status, and seeks assistance with completing its Form 1023 and related attachments. Client also seeks assistance with reviewing and revising its bylaws. VIP can find another attorney to take that […]

Homeownership/Real Property – Client is a nonprofit organization that provides free meals, tutoring, and programming to children. All activities occur on a lot owned by client, and for which client owes approximately $5,000 in delinquent real estate taxes. Additionally, client’s 501(c)(3) status was revoked in 2010; client was unaware of the revocation until July 2020. A volunteer is needed to […]

Tax – Client is an established nonprofit that provides technology training for senior citizens in Southeast PA. Client also provides a consulting service to families for geriatric care. Although independently incorporated, client has been fiscally operating as a subsidiary of a for-profit entity since 2013, and is now seeking an attorney to apply for 501(c)(3) status.

Copyright – Client is an established educational program that gives students the opportunity to earn high school credits through various life skills classes including financial literacy, meditation/mindfulness, and networking. Client seeks assistance with copyrighting its curriculum.

Incorporation – Client is an emerging college-run organization that provides financial literacy education to local high school students. Client has also expanded its programs to teach undergraduate students at several universities along the Northeast Corridor. Client seeks assistance with incorporation, including bylaws drafting, as well as filing for 501(c)(3) status. Client also seeks guidance on how to expand and structure […]