An Impact-Driven Firm For Nonprofits
A San Francisco-based firm specializing in legal counsel for nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. We emphasize providing practical, responsive counsel and mission- and values-based solutions.
Governance: Tie-Breakers and the Law
What happens when a nonprofit board voting on an action is deadlocked with the same number of votes in favor of an action as the number of votes opposed to it? Nothing. In effect, the nays have it since the proposed action has not been approved. Sometimes, that’s enough....
Governance: Tie-Breakers and the Law
What happens when a nonprofit board voting on an action is deadlocked with the same number of votes in favor of an action as the number of votes opposed to it? Nothing. In effect, the nays have it since the proposed action has not been approved. Sometimes, that’s enough....
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 7/25/26
Nonprofit Resources of the Week curates timely articles, tools, and commentary to help nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and their advisors stay informed about legal developments, sector trends, and emerging issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic ecosystem, including those related to...
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 7/25/26
Nonprofit Resources of the Week curates timely articles, tools, and commentary to help nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and their advisors stay informed about legal developments, sector trends, and emerging issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic ecosystem, including those related to...
HR 9721 – The New Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Bill
On July 16, 2026, a new bill, the Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026 (HR 9721), was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Generally, the Act requires more specific reporting by fiscal sponsors of the principal officers and activities of their...
HR 9721 – The New Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Bill
On July 16, 2026, a new bill, the Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026 (HR 9721), was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Generally, the Act requires more specific reporting by fiscal sponsors of the principal officers and activities of their...
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 7/18/26
Nonprofit Resources of the Week, the #11 nonprofit blog to follow in 2026 according to Feedspot (7/14/26), curates timely articles, tools, and commentary to help nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and their advisors stay informed about legal developments, sector trends, and emerging issues affe...
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 7/18/26
Nonprofit Resources of the Week, the #11 nonprofit blog to follow in 2026 according to Feedspot (7/14/26), curates timely articles, tools, and commentary to help nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and their advisors stay informed about legal developments, sector trends, and emerging issues affe...
5 Legal Tips for Nonprofits
Quick tips on a variety of subjects – Signing and Expenditure Authority – Make sure your organization has a written policy identifying who has the authority to bind the organization to a contract and sign the contract on behalf of the organization. The policy should also identify whether there...
5 Legal Tips for Nonprofits
Quick tips on a variety of subjects – Signing and Expenditure Authority – Make sure your organization has a written policy identifying who has the authority to bind the organization to a contract and sign the contract on behalf of the organization. The policy should also identify whether there...
Supporting The Work Of 1,000+ Nonprofits
We've had the privilege of working with over 1,000+ nonprofits over the past 20 years on matters including formations, fiscal sponsorship, governance, collaborations, affiliations, mergers, advocacy, earned income, and general nonprofit corporate and tax law compliance.
Animal Welfare Organizations
Nonprofits dedicated to animal care and welfare.
Arts & Culture Organizations
Arts organizations, cultural institutions, and museums.
Community Foundations
Community-oriented foundations classified as public charities.
Educational Organizations and Affiliates
Schools, colleges and universities, after-school programs, and related entities.
Environmental Organizations
Organizations working on environmental and climate change matters.
Fiscal Sponsors
Organizations providing fiscal sponsorship to charitable projects.
Social Justice & Identity Organizations
Organizations advancing civil rights, social equity, and community empowerment.
Health-Related Organizations
Healthcare organizations, hospitals, and medical research organizations.
Private Foundations
Private nonoperating and operating foundations, family foundations, and corporate foundations.
Religious Organizations
Churches and other houses of worship, other religious organizations
Economic Development & Housing Organizations
Organizations advancing economic development, poverty alleviation, and housing.
501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) Organizations
Social welfare organizations, trade and professional associations.
Legal Services
Our expertise and backgrounds help us to provide effective and efficient counsel that our clients can use to strengthen their compliance and their ability to advance their missions and values with respect for the communities they serve.
Information & Education
Our dedication to the nonprofit sector and community service prompts our writings on one of the country's leading nonprofit law resource, the Nonprofit Law Blog. We also present and teach nonprofit law for some of the key nonprofit and educational institutions in our country.
Nonprofit Sector Advocacy
Our belief in the power of nonprofit advocacy leads us to champion the right of nonprofits to advocate on key issues related to their mission and values. We also advocate for equity, justice, civic engagement, and democratic ideals.
