Non-Profit Services

As a result of our firm’s strong ties to the community, Sick Legal has developed a noteworthy practice representing a wide variety of non-profits, religious organizations, families and philanthropists throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. We assist clients in both starting a nonprofit and growing your organization to meet your mission and vision. We also help ensure your organization remains in compliance with state and federal regulations.

With our Outside General Counsel and Concierge Services, we offer our non-profit clients ongoing, immediate and responsive legal advice. Sick Legal is able to be with you every step of the way, with whatever legal questions or issues arise.

 

Sick Legal offers numerous services to our Non-Profit clients, including:

  • Nonprofit formation, charitable registration, application for federal and state tax-exemption

  • Bylaws, charters and governance

  • Fiscal sponsorship

  • Outside general counsel services

  • 501(c)(3) compliance, including operational test and consistent activities issues

  • Advocacy, lobbying, and political activities for 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and other exempt organizations

  • Revenue generation strategies

  • Fund diversification strategies

  • Fiduciary duty advising

  • Fundraising

  • Personnel matters, including CEO employment and exit agreements

  • “Best practices” guidance on management and governance issues

  • Leases and subleases

  • Attorney General and/or Court approvals as required by state law

  • Charitable Trusts

  • Charitable Gift Annuity Agreements

  • Endowments