Available Cases

Client is a community development corporation in North Philadelphia. Client has also recently become a registered community organization in light of growing development and zoning concerns in the neighborhood. Client is seeking assistance with creating a community benefits agreement with a developer of a particular property within client’s boundaries. Client is in the midst of zoning variance discussions with the […]

Client is an established nonprofit that delivers empowerment programs to girls of color aged 13 to 18 who are experiencing a unique set of social and emotional challenges and barriers to success. Client has recently been made aware of an improper conduct accusation against the leader of an organization that has raised funds for it in the past. Client has […]

Client is a newly incorporated nonprofit foundation. Client’s mission is to support pediatric cancer patients at a major Philadelphia hospital and their families by providing financial subsistence. Now that it has received federal tax-exempt status, client seeks guidance on filing for sales tax exemption and ensuring that its operation is in compliance with federal/state tax regulations.

Client is a nonprofit that works to protect a major Delaware Valley watershed and its surrounding resources. Client seeks assistance with trademarking logos for their new environmental watchdog program and their organization as a whole.

Contracts: Client is an emerging nonprofit focused on empowering adults to empower children. Client hosts workshops and provides ongoing support to trainees through mentorship and group programming. Client seeks assistance with drafting contracts for workshop participants, vendors, and volunteers. This case has a companion case, 19-0044135, relating to bylaws and corporate governance. VIP can find another volunteer to take the […]