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Incorporation – Client is a newly registered organization with a mission to empower Black youth from disadvantaged communities in Philadelphia and Haiti through arts, culture, and dance educational programming. Client seeks assistance with DBA registration. Client also seeks assistance with obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, as well as counsel & advice on completing its bylaws.

Tax – Client is an emerging nonprofit that provides cooking training, housing services, and advocacy for persons with autism, special needs, disabilities, and at-risk behaviors. Client has recently incorporated and seeks assistance with obtaining tax-exempt status after receiving counsel & advice on whether to become a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) entity. Client is also in need of a review of its […]

Incorporation – Client is an emerging organization founded to provide evidence-based medical information to the Black community through social media channels and online publications. Client also plans to create a paid internship for pre-med and medical students to expand its ability to disseminate information while supporting students from minority populations. Client seeks assistance with state incorporation and obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exemption.

Tax – Client is an established community garden that doubles as a neighborhood event space. Client also provides technical support to residents who are at risk of losing their homes. Client seeks assistance with filing for 501(c)(3) tax exemption. Client currently has a fiscal sponsor, and plans to end that relationship after becoming an independent 501(c)(3) entity.

Incorporation – Client is a new organization that supports homeschooling families through evaluations, coaching, workshops, and free virtual resources. Client incorporated as a for-profit partnership in late 2020, and now seeks assistance with switching to a nonprofit entity. Client also seeks assistance with obtaining 501(c)(3) tax exemption.

Tax – Client is a local chapter of a national organization founded to support minority professionals in a particular design industry. Client was granted 501(c)(3) tax-exemption in 1997, but had its status revoked about 11 years ago. Client received an attorney consultation from VIP, and was advised to file IRS Form 1023, including a Schedule E, to request retroactive reinstatement. […]

Incorporation – Client is a community group organized in June 2020 to collectively fight entrenched racism in Northeast Philadelphia and the Philadelphia suburbs. Client organizes rallies, facilitates community conversations with lawmakers & justices, and hosts food drives. Client seeks an attorney to assist with obtaining PA incorporation and 501(c)(3) tax exemption.

Corporate Governance Issues – Client is a nonprofit consignment shop that also raises funds to support other local community groups. Client seeks assistance with making specific changes to its bylaws. Client also seeks counsel & advice on how to update its formation paperwork with its new address.

Incorporation – Client is a newly registered organization with a mission to empower Black youth from disadvantaged communities in Philadelphia and Haiti through arts, culture, and dance educational programming. Client seeks assistance with DBA registration. Client also seeks assistance with obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, as well as counsel & advice on completing its bylaws.

Tax – Client is an emerging nonprofit that provides cooking training, housing services, and advocacy for persons with autism, special needs, disabilities, and at-risk behaviors. Client has recently incorporated and seeks assistance with obtaining tax-exempt status after receiving counsel & advice on whether to become a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) entity. Client is also in need of a review of its […]