WE PLEDGE
to make decisions that are good for society, not just shareholders.
In pursuit of this vision, the firm will:
About Us
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.
Efficiently service our clients in a way that adds value to their bottom line
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
Listen and be responsive to our clients and endeavor to have a close, mutually-beneficial working relationship with them
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
Not be afraid of change and will seek out the technology, processes, and practices that will assist us in maximizing value to our clients
Be proactive, not reactive
Treat our colleagues in other law firms, vendors, service providers, and employees with professional courtesy and respect
Only represent people or organizations who are prepared to act lawfully
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
Serve as a resource by leveraging our work in ways that benefit the nonprofit sector, and therefore the community, as a whole
Efficiently service our clients in a way that
adds value to their bottom line
Listen and be responsive to our clients and endeavor to have a close, mutually-beneficial working relationship with them
Not be afraid of change and will seek out the technology, processes, and practices that will assist us in maximizing value to our clients
Treat our colleagues in other law firms, vendors, service providers, and employees with professional courtesy and respect
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
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
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
Be proactive, not reactive
Only represent people or organizations who are prepared to act lawfully
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.
FEATURED BLOG POSTS
- Charitable Giving Just Changed—Here’s How to Navigate Year-End (Individuals)
On July 4, 2025, Congress passed the awkwardly named “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.” For donors, the changes are straightforward: non-itemizers get a meaningful above-the-line deduction, itemizers face a small floor before charitable deductions begin, and the 60% of AGI limit for cash gifts to public charities is now permanent. That mix creates planning opportunities—and
- Nonprofits and Federal Funding in Flux
This year has felt different. Headlines move fast, guidance shifts, and organizations that never thought much about federal dollars are feeling ripple effects in their programs and budgets. For many leaders, the challenge is not a single new rule. It is the accumulation of small changes that show up in renewals, amendments, and partner agreements.
- What Happens When Your Board Dips Below the Minimum Number of Directors?
Nonprofits live and die by their boards. A strong, engaged board of directors is not just good practice—it’s a legal requirement. State law requires every nonprofit corporation to have a board of directors, and most bylaws set a minimum number of directors. But what happens if your board drops below that minimum? Whether due to
