I do handle full exemption applications for Form 1023 and 1024, from formation to the exemption letter on your wall, the entire process done right, with predictable results.
But here's the deal: I'm extremely picky about which organizations I accept. Money has zero bearing on my decision. Every year I accept a handful of applications from mission-driven nonprofits actually doing real public good, not the kind that make me think jury duty is some all-expenses-paid vacation.
I've got three kids, and no amount of money is worth putting them second... unless you're Bill Gates. Then I got no kids and I'm wide open.
Causes I Prioritize
I focus on causes that actually move the needle; the kind where approval means lives change, not logos print:
- Children's advocacy and abuse prevention — especially those with national reach
- Disaster relief and humanitarian aid — operating in high-conflict or underserved zones (think refugee camps, not Minneapolis)
- Veterans' support — don't insult them with handouts; give them what they're rightfully owed
- Women's safety, rights, and economic empowerment — tackling violence, healthcare access, or systemic inequality
- Historical preservation — heritage sites, museums, archives with clear public benefit
- Environmental protection and sustainability — not every "save the snails" foundation; groups with measurable impact and solid funding
If your cause falls outside this list but genuinely serves the public, make your case. I may consider it.
Who I Don't Work With
I've got zero interest in busywork, vanity projects, or moral theater:
- Founders wanting fast, cheap, and good — pick one.
- Those who already paid $3k for a mess — I won't fix it cheaper.
- Mega churches: charlatans — Jesus didn't sell salvation with a side of cable time.
- Political organizations: left or right — I don't have time for your partisan circus.
- Arts foundations — Pollock and my 3-year-old's paintings look the same to me.
- "Just get my foot in the door" types — I don't twist the truth to get you exempt.
Are you still here? If your nonprofit belongs on the shortlist, send me a message and make your case.
