Philanthropy and Grantmaking Law
We advise donors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations on philanthropic structures and grantmaking practices that align charitable intent with legal compliance.
Our work includes advising private foundations and private operating foundations on governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and charitable operations. We counsel clients on domestic and international grantmaking, including expenditure responsibility, equivalency determinations, grant agreements, and compliance oversight. We also advise on mission stewardship and charitable purpose enforcement.

Experience Includes
Charitable Giving & Donor Structures
- Charitable contributions and deductibility
- Donor-advised funds (DAFs)
- Restricted and unrestricted gifts
- Board-designated funds
Foundations & Endowments
- Endowment creation, governance, and spending policies
- Private foundation compliance and excise taxes
- Mission stewardship and donor intent
Grantmaking & International Giving
- Domestic and international grantmaking
- Expenditure responsibility
- Equivalency determinations
- Grant agreements and compliance oversight
Charitable Trusts & Cy Pres
- Charitable trusts and gift instruments
- Modification of charitable trusts under cy pres