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As a non-profit organization, you are mission-driven instead of profit-driven, but you still face the same legal risks as for-profit businesses. Plus, you have your own compliance issues that most for-profit businesses never have to worry about. In addition to providing many of the same business legal services that we provide for-profit clients, we also help non-profit organizations and social enterprises with:
Non-Profit Formation: $1,450
+$99 Secretary of State Fee
Includes: Preparing and filing Articles of Incorporation with the Ohio Secretary of State; preparing organizational bylaws; obtaining tax identification number; and preparing a conflict of interest policy

IRS Form 1023: $3,750
+$600 IRS Fee
Includes: All schedules and narrative descriptions and review of articles of incorporation and bylaws for compliance.

IRS Form 1023EZ: $625
+$275 IRS Fee
Qualifications: Gross Receipts of $50,000 or less in each of the last 3 years and each of the next 3 years AND less than $250,000 in assets
IRS Form 1024: $1,950
+$600 IRS Fee
exemptions other than 501(c)(3)

AG Charitable Solicitation Registration: $125
+AG Fees (varies depending on size of organization)

Amending Articles of Incorporation: $150
+$50 Secretary of State Fee

Bylaws: $1,050

Conflict of Interest Policy: $200

Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement: $650
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The Fine Print: All fees and services described on this site are for information purposes only and are subject to change at any time. Until we have both a signed Engagement Agreement and your initial payment, the Firm reserves the right to quote you a new or different fee for services based on the unique legal needs of your business or non-profit organization.

Payment Plans are available for a additional premium of 15%. Payment plans are generally  > $1,000 - 2 payments, > $2,000 - 3 payments, > $4,000 - 4 payments. All payment plans require a credit card authorization and are billed monthly. Payment plans are not available for rush delivery projects. Anticipated expenses are due with your first payment.

Estimated Turnaround Time:
  • Less than $1,000 - 1 to 2 weeks
  • More than $1,000 - 2 to 4 weeks
  • More than $2,000 - 4 to 6 weeks
  • More than $4,000 - 6 to 8 weeks
Our Estimated Turnaround Time is provided to give you an idea of what to expect. It is not a guaranteed delivery date, and does not include additional time that may be required by third parties such as government agencies. Faster turnaround times and/or guaranteed delivery dates may be available for a rush delivery fee of 20%.

All General Counsel Clients get:

  • Red Flag Review of Strategic Plan
  • Annual Key Goals and Essential Steps
  • Regulatory Assessment and Compliance Review
  • Review & Update Bylaws
  • Business Contracts Review/Advice Before Signing *
  • Preparing Business Contracts *
  • Consultations: Phone, Email, In-Person
  • Legal Research
  • Third Party Communication and Negotiation
  • General Counsel Discount on Additional Services
General Counsel: Because you need advice and guidance...on time, on budget
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Non-Profits save 20% off our standard General Counsel rates!
Emerging Non-Profits
Annual Revenues < $50k
Growing Non-Profit
Annual Revenues $50 - $200k
Established Non-Profit
Annual Revenues > $200k
3,135
4,455
5,610
Save 5% with annual package!
Save 10% with an annual package!
Save 15% with an annual package!
Initial Payment + Monthly Fee:
$1,100 + $200/mo
Initial Payment + Monthly Fee:
$1,650 + $300/mo
Initial Payment + Monthly Fee:
$2,200 + $400/mo
N/A
Succession Plan Preparation
Succession Plan Preparation
Preparing 1 Standard Business Contract
Preparing Unlimited Standard Business Contracts
Preparing Unlimited Standard Business Contracts and 1 Complex Contract
N/A
Employment Agreements and Policies **
Employment Agreements and Policies **
N/A
N/A
Employee Handbook
N/A
Trademark Monitoring: USPTO Database + Select States
Trademark Monitoring: USPTO Database + Select States + Common Law
N/A
Social Enterprise Structural Advice + Formation
Social Enterprise Structural Advice + Formation + Service Agreements
Save 5% on Additional Legal Services
Save 10% on Additional Legal Services
Save 20% on Additional Legal Services

 General Counsel fees are locked in for one year. Each year, the Firm reserve the right to review your use of the Service and update your monthly or annual fee accordingly. We will always get your consent in writing prior to any fee increases.
Third Party fees are additional and will be billed separately.
* Standard business contracts are typically no more than 10 pages and excludes commercial leases, property or business purchase agreements, franchise documents, investor offering documents, SaaS terms of service, and licensing agreements.
** Includes employment agreements, offer letters, standalone employment policies, independent contractor agreements, and severance agreements.
*** Monthly clients may cancel at any time. If you cancel, the Service will remain active until the end of the current month.
All fees and services described on this site are for information purposes only and are subject to change at any time. Until we have both a signed Engagement Agreement and your initial payment, the Firm reserves the right to quote you a new or different fee for services based on the unique legal needs of your business or non-profit organization.