COMPANY PROFILE
Nonprofits are our passion.
We are a law firm that specializes in nonprofit and tax-exempt organization law. Our services cover all aspects of forming, maintaining, merging and dissolving nonprofit organizations and the establishment of federal and state tax-exempt status.
We represent a diverse clientèle, ranging from individuals and small nonprofits to major religious, charitable and mutual benefit organizations. Our goal is to provide the highest quality legal representation possible to our clients. Our success is providing legal services promptly and economically.
INITIAL CONSULTATION
If you are seeking legal services, we invite you to come in for a first-time consultation for a flat fee of $200. During this consultation we can answer questions you may have and give further information regarding the services we can provide. An initial consultation via telephone can also be arranged for the same $200, paid in advance. Please note that Runquist & Associates cannot accept payment through credit cards.
Whether you want to contact us for the purpose of setting up a consultation or with a question or comment about our services, we look forward to hearing from you!
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Activities and Operations
Runquist & Associates has extensive experience reviewing contracts, leases and other legal documents. As your nonprofit organization engages in its daily activities and operations, we can assist you in asserting and protecting the rights and interests of the nonprofit organization.
Religious Organzations
Religious organizations have a special place in the legal system and public life because of their unique roll in society and the guarantees provided to religion by state and federal constitutions. Runquist & Associates is known across the country as having the expertise to guide and assist religious organizations in fulfilling their missions and protecting their interests
AREAS OF PRACTICE (cont.)
Entity Choice and Formation
Runquist & Associates can help you determine whether to incorporate, form an unincorporated association, LLC, or other entity to best serve the needs of your organization. We can draft the articles, bylaws, operating agreements and other formation documents that are best suited to the particular needs of your nonprofit organization. Runquist & Associates has extensive knowledge and experience in forming nonprofit corporations, including Public Benefit, Mutual Benefit, and Religious Corporations, and unincorporated nonprofit associations and LLCs.
Tax Exemption
Runquist & Associates provides the knowledge and skill necessary for your organization to obtaining tax exempt status, including:
- Federal exemption from income taxes under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or any of the sections of 501(c).
- Exemption from California income and franchise taxes
- Property tax exemptions under church, religious, or welfare exemptions
- Exemptions from city business taxes
Audits and Examinations
Runquist & Associates can guide and assist your nonprofit organization with audits and examinations by government regulators, including:
- The IRS
- Attorney General
- Franchise Tax Board
- Local taxing and regulatory authorities
Private Foundations
Private foundations are subject to increasing scrutiny by federal and state law makers and regulators. Runquist & Associates can provide your foundation with the advice and legal services it needs in order to maintain good standing so that it is free to carry out its purposes.