NON-PROFITS
Empowering Nonprofits with Trusted Legal Guidance to Grow and Thrive.
Legal Support for Nonprofits Committed to Making a Difference.
Starting or managing a nonprofit organization requires more than just passion- it requires careful planning and legal compliance. At Ritter & Randolph, we help nonprofit leaders navigate the legal challenges they face so they can focus on their mission. Whether you’re forming a new organization or managing ongoing operations, our firm is here to help.
Formation and Entity Selection
Choosing the right legal structure is critical to setting your nonprofit up for success. We help clients form nonprofit corporations, draft bylaws, create governing documents, and file articles of incorporation, ensuring compliance with state and federal law.
Applying for Exempt Tax Status
Securing tax-exempt status is a crucial step for most nonprofits. We guide organizations through the complex IRS application process.
Ongoing Legal Counsel for Nonprofits
As your nonprofit grows, so do its legal needs. We offer general counsel services for nonprofit organizations- providing responsive support at every stage of your organization’s life cycle.
Ask questions. Be honest.
You don’t often see the words “honesty” and “corporate” in the same sentence. But at Ritter & Randolph, we believe the benchmark of our success – and yours – is founded on a deep commitment to asking questions and speaking honestly.
This rule of life helps us protect what you’ve built and, when needed, solve problems quickly and effectively.
A special place for non-profit and tax-exempt organizations.
You're called to serve. We’re called to steward.
We have extensive experience in advising non-profit organizations and foundations in all aspects of their organization and operation.
Whether you’re just getting started and need help applying for tax-exempt status, or you’re facing complex compliance and legal issues, we support your mission when it matters most.
Your non-profit is important to you. You are important to us.
Our firm values guide every relationship and define our success.
We treat you like family.
Working together on issues that require a lawyer is often a very personal experience. We respect your privacy, earn your trust, and value your humanity.
We solve problems.
When life gets messy, you need real help. We're not afraid to roll up our sleeves and do the hard work to find the best resolution for even the most complicated situations
We show up.
We’ll meet you at the hospital, at your home, or the office. Wherever you need us, we do our best to be there.
Support for your business or nonprofit is just a call away.
We receive calls every day from people just like you who need advice. From our first contact, we promise to build a relationship – not execute a transaction.
We’ll take time to ask questions, understand your concerns, and determine the best people and resources to help you in the most caring and efficient manner