The shrinking of the globe and the increased mobility of people has affected the charitable sector, just as it has impacted the for-profit world. Although the activities of eleemosynary institutions now routinely straddle borders, each nation remains fundamentally insular in its regulation of non-profit activities. A sensible corporate structure, strong operational protocols, attention to regulatory requirements, and a culture of vigilant compliance are all essential to the success of a charity’s international activities. At Andersen Law, we provide experienced and thoughtful guidance to overseas arts organizations and other foreign non-profits in such areas as:

• Formation and maintenance of supporting (“Friends of”) organizations
• Applications for U.S. federal and state tax exemptions
• Corporate governance documents and advice, including board member training
• Registrations and filings with governmental authorities
• Advice to secondees
• Fiscal sponsorships
• Fundraising
• Counseling on private and operating foundation status
• Advice to donors and funders
• Impact of tax treaties
• Acquisitions and reorganizations of non-profit entities
• Arrangements with for-profit co-venturers
• Dissolutions and asset distributions

Additional Information

We invite you to learn more about our team or to contact us to schedule a consultation to discuss your international philanthropy needs.