About Us

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Caritas Law Group exclusively represents tax-exempt, non-profit, and mission-based businesses, as well as major donors and companies engaged in cause marketing. With offices in Tempe, Arizona, and Tacoma, Washington our attorneys are licensed to practice in Arizona and Washington and represent clients with regard to federal tax matters nationwide.

WE PLEDGE

to make decisions that are good for society, not just shareholders.

In pursuit of this vision, the firm will:
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Efficiently service our clients in a way that adds value to their bottom line

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 Offer alternative fee arrangements that suit clients’ budgeting needs and utilize the latest technology and practice management tools to control costs and deliver consistently excellent results

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Listen and be responsive to our clients and endeavor to have a close, mutually-beneficial working relationship with them

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Recognize that our staff are our most important asset and strive to create an environment where the contribution of every individual is valued, where each individual has the opportunity to develop, and where each individual’s need to balance work responsibilities with family and other responsibilities is respected

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Not be afraid of change and will seek out the technology, processes, and practices that will assist us in maximizing value to our clients

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Be proactive, not reactive

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Treat our colleagues in other law firms, vendors, service providers, and employees with professional courtesy and respect

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Only represent people or organizations who are prepared to act lawfully

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Consider the long-term interests of the firm and its clients as well as the effects of our actions on our employees, colleagues, service providers, vendors, community, and 
the environment

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Serve as a resource by leveraging our work in ways that benefit the nonprofit sector, and therefore the community, as a whole

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Efficiently service our clients in a way that
adds value to their bottom line

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Listen and be responsive to our clients and endeavor to have a close, mutually-beneficial working relationship with them

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Not be afraid of change and will seek out the technology, processes, and practices that will assist us in maximizing value to our clients

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Treat our colleagues in other law firms, vendors, service providers, and employees with professional courtesy and respect

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Consider the long-term interests of the firm and its clients as well as the effects of our actions on our employees, colleagues, service providers, vendors, community, and the environment

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Offer alternative fee arrangements that suit clients’ budgeting needs and utilize the latest technology and practice management tools to control costs and deliver consistently excellent results

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Recognize that our staff are our most important asset and strive to create an environment where the contribution of every individual is valued, where each individual has the opportunity to develop, and where each individual’s need to balance work responsibilities with family and other responsibilities is respected

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Be proactive, not reactive

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Only represent people or organizations who are prepared to act lawfully

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Serve as a resource by leveraging our work in ways that benefit the nonprofit sector, and therefore the community, as a whole

COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK

Our firm performs significant community service work each year. We also work to educate the non-profit community on legal matters by distributing informational resources and participating in continuing education events.

Because we still need to pay our bills, we are very selective in the community service projects we take on. At this time, we are considering projects with a focus on protecting and empowering vulnerable populations, upholding the constitution, and protecting reproductive rights. We do not take on start-ups unless they have been fiscally sponsored or can show a track record of success for at least two years. We also do not offer community service work for non-profits with budgets in excess of $250,000.

Decisions about community service projects are made in January of each year. If you wish to apply, please submit a brief description of your project, the impact you are making/hope to make in the community, and your current budget via email.

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FEATURED BLOG POSTS

  • Public Charities: The 501(h) Election

    501(c)(3)s are limited in their ability to lobby. Federal tax law restricts a 501(c)(3)’s lobbying activities under either the substantial part test or expenditure test. Plainly, the substantial part test states that no substantial part of the 501(c)(3)’s activities may be lobbying activities. The expenditure test states that the 501(c)(3)’s lobbying expenditures cannot exceed a

  • Let’s Talk About the 1023-EZ

    The 1023-EZ is a good faith effort by the IRS to make the 501(c)(3) application process more efficient and accessible.

  • Corporate Dissolutions: Administrative vs. Voluntary

    Administrative and voluntary dissolution are two ways to end a nonprofit corporation's existence. Best practice is to voluntarily dissolve.