Business Details
Nonprofit Legal Counsel Nationwide
Caritas Law Group exclusively represents tax-exempt, nonprofit, and mission-driven organizations, offering tailored legal solutions grounded in over 20 years of specialized expertise. Our attorneys, licensed in Arizona and Washington, provide comprehensive counsel on nonprofit formation, tax compliance, governance, and strategic partnerships, serving clients nationwide in federal tax matters. We prioritize cost-effective, proactive legal strategies, including alternative fee arrangements, while fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values staff contributions.Our firm actively educates the nonprofit sector through free resources and community service initiatives focused on social justice, maintaining rigorous compliance standards to safeguard clients' interests against regulatory risks.
Services
Starting a Nonprofit
Outside General Counsel
Cause Marketing
Charitable Solicitations
Grantmaking Policies
Nonprofit Tax Consulting
Board Governance Training
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of dedicated nonprofit law experience
- Our team serves clients in Arizona and Washington with nationwide federal expertise
- We implement flexible billing arrangements for cost predictability
- Our proactive legal counsel prevents compliance issues before they arise
- We provide free educational resources for nonprofit sustainability
What people say
Regulatory compliance expertise
Educational resources
Experienced attorneys
Strategic counsel
Cost-effective solutions
Services
Starting a Nonprofit
We provide complete startup packages for tax-exempt organizations with fixed-fee pricing. Our process includes state registration, IRS exemption applications, governance policy creation, and compliance documentation. Clients receive tailored formation strategies and ongoing legal support for sustainable nonprofit operation.
Outside General Counsel
We offer proactive legal counsel for ongoing nonprofit operations including governance training, contract review, and regulatory compliance. Services are customized through fixed-fee monthly arrangements that include board meeting attendance, policy development, and legislative monitoring to ensure organizational compliance and growth.
Cause Marketing
Our experts guide businesses through commercial co-venture legal requirements including contract drafting, state registration, and disclosure compliance. We ensure adherence to 21 state-specific regulations while protecting both nonprofit and corporate interests in charitable sales promotions.
Charitable Solicitation
We help nonprofits maintain compliance with 41 state charitable solicitation laws through registration filings and policy development. Our services include registration strategy, professional fundraiser counsel, and enforcement defense to protect organizations' fundraising capabilities nationwide.
Grantmaking Policies
We assist charities with developing gift acceptance policies, endowment management, and restricted gift administration. Our counsel covers donor intent protection, naming rights agreements, and resolution of problematic gifts to ensure proper stewardship of charitable assets.
People
Ellis Carter
Attorney
Ellis Carter specializes in nonprofit law with over 20 years of experience guiding organizations through formation, compliance, and governance challenges.
Cynthia Mercado
Paralegal
Cynthia Mercado provides essential legal support with focus on corporate compliance and tax exemption documentation for nonprofit clients.
Nyah Barrett
Legal Assistant
Nyah Barrett assists with organizational document preparation and client communications, supporting the firm's nonprofit compliance services.
Questions
What states do you practice in?
We are licensed in Arizona and Washington, with nationwide federal tax expertise for nonprofit matters.
Do you help with 501(c)(3) applications?
Yes, we handle full nonprofit formation including IRS exemption applications (Forms 1023/1023-EZ).
Can you assist with state fundraising registration?
We help nonprofits navigate charitable solicitation requirements in all 41 regulated states.
What is your community service focus?
We prioritize projects supporting vulnerable populations, constitutional rights, and reproductive healthcare access.
Do you offer fixed fee arrangements?
Yes, we provide transparent pricing structures including fixed monthly fees for ongoing counsel.
