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Melbourne Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations Lawyer

The proven Melbourne nonprofit and charitable organizations lawyers at Widerman Malek, P.L. are experienced in the effective resolution of claims related to the regulation of nonprofit and charitable organizations in Florida. Melbourne nonprofit and charitable organizations attorneys are knowledgeable in all areas of general nonprofit and charitable organizations law, including but not limited to charitable giving claims and public charities in Melbourne, Florida. Clients will have the confidence of knowing that their case is being handled by an experienced and knowledgeable Melbourne nonprofit and charitable organizations lawyer.

The Melbourne nonprofit and charitable organizations attorneys have experience representing clients in matters involving:

  • Charitable Gambling
  • Charitable Giving
  • Charitable Limited Partnerships
  • Charitable Trusts and Foundations
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Nonprofit Tax
  • Private Foundations
  • Public Charities
  • Tax Exempt Organizations

Experienced Melbourne Nonprofit Attorney

The legal structure of Florida nonprofit and charitable organizations is authorized by state law allowing people to come together to either benefit members of an organization (a club, or mutual benefit society) or for some public purpose (such as a hospital, environmental organization or literary society). Nonprofit corporations, despite the name, can make a profit, but the business cannot be designed primarily for profit-making purposes, and the profits must be used for the benefit of the organization or purpose the corporation was created to help. When a nonprofit corporation dissolves, any remaining assets must be distributed to another nonprofit, not to board members. As with for-profit corporations, directors of nonprofit corporations are normally shielded from personal liability for the organization's debts. Some nonprofit corporations qualify for a federal tax exemption under Sec. 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, with the result that contributions to the nonprofit are tax deductible by their donors.

All sorts of groups, from artists and musicians to people active in education, health, and community services wish to operate as nonprofit (or not-for-profit) corporations. Often the reason for doing this is simple — nonprofit status is usually a requirement for obtaining funds from government agencies and private foundations. Obtaining grants, however, is not the only reason to incorporate.

Trusted Melbourne Charitable Organizations Lawyer

The Melbourne nonprofit and charitable organizations attorneys at Widerman Malek, P.L. are distinguished by a history of successful nonprofit and charitable organizations claim recoveries through settlements and verdicts. For experienced representation in a nonprofit and charitable organizations dispute or for assistance with a nonprofit and charitable organizations trust, contact the Melbourne nonprofit and charitable organizations lawyers at Widerman Malek, P.L. in Florida.