NONPROFITS

The Firm provides dedicated nonprofit legal services tailored specifically for individuals, businesses, athletes, coaches, and sports organizations aspiring to establish their own charities or private foundations, helping them to empower their passion for positive change. At the intersection of sportsmanship and philanthropy, the Firm understands the unique aspirations individuals, businesses, athletes, coaches, and sports organizations have to make a lasting impact beyond the field of play.

The Firm guides clients through the process of establishing their nonprofit entities  and ensuring compliance with all applicable legal requirements including:

    • Public charities
    • Private foundations
    • Trade associations
    • Labor organizations
    • Country clubs
    • Homeowners’ associations

Once the entity is properly formed, the Firm will help establish a governance framework for the non-profit organization that aligns with its values, mission, and stated purposes and will provide governance documents and policies and procedures to ensure the charity operates within that framework. The Firm will also work diligently to secure federal and state tax-exempt status for the nonprofit organization. 

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

The following are examples of services previously provided (results may vary), but this is not an exhaustive list of prior representation

  • Formation of nonprofit corporations.

  • Preparation and reviews of governance documents, including bylaws and policies and procedures.

  • Obtaining federal and state tax-exemptions.

  • Conducting board meetings and facilitating recordkeeping.

  • Ensuring regulatory compliance and filing annual reports.

  • Providing guidance regarding state charitable solicitation registration requirements.

  • Structuring brand partnership agreements to ensure charity receives financial benefits without creating unrelated business taxable income.

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Contact Dennie Sports Law today for personalized legal guidance. Whether you’re an athlete, business owner, or individual, we’re here to help you confidently navigate your legal journey.