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Who We Serve

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WHO WE SERVE

We provide nonprofit legal services with respect to the following:

  • Public charity rules and regulations
  • Private foundation rules and regulations
  • Governance
  • Commercial and entrepreneurial activities
  • Risk management
  • Fundraising counsel
  • Nonprofit organizational relationships
  • Charter Schools
  • International philanthropy
  • Annual reporting
  • Social enterprise
  • Contract drafting and review
  • Compensation
  • Presentations and trainings for boards and staff
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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

Ellis was extremely knowledgable in her work for "For Thine is the Glory, Inc" regarding obtaining 501c3 designation. She was exceptionally responsive, quick to do her research and work, was clear in her writing, and just a pleasure to work with.
Bill FarrellChairman of the Board, For Thine is the Glory
Ms. Carter is a knowledgeable, experienced attorney in the area of non-profit organizations. She has provided counsel on the myriad of issues that affect directors of nonprofits for several organizations with whom I am or have been affiliated. These include governance, legal requirements vs. good corporate practice, taxation and ethics. Ms. Carter is personable and establishes relationships based on trust with Board, staff and community representatives. I would not hesitate to give Ms. Carter my highest recommendation.

FEATURED BLOG POSTS

  • The Rising Politicization of the Nonprofit Sector

    The nonprofit sector has always operated in the messy intersection of public policy, community needs, and societal values. But in 2025, that intersection feels more like a collision. Political polarization is spilling into the regulatory space, and nonprofits of all types, regardless of mission, are feeling the pressure. Whether your organization receives federal funding, advocates

  • Federal Funding Whiplash: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Terminations, DEI, and Immigration Rules in 2025

    Federal funding used to feel relatively predictable. Follow the rules, meet your deliverables, stay compliant, and your grant or contract typically continued. But if your organization receives federal dollars today, you know the ground is shifting—and fast. Over the past year, nonprofits have faced an unprecedented wave of grant cancellations, policy reversals, new certifications, and

  • Making Grants to Individuals: What Nonprofits Need to Know

    As inflation continues to squeeze family budgets and the cost of living remains stubbornly high, more Americans are struggling to afford basics—from groceries and rent to youth activities that were once considered standard middle-class experiences. Spikes in rent, energy costs, and health h insurance are forcing more and more families to choose between those costs