Ellis Carter

Practice Summary

Caritas Law Group is a boutique law firm dedicated exclusively to representing tax-exempt, nonprofit, and mission-based organizations, as well as major donors and businesses engaged in social impact and cause marketing. With over two decades of specialized experience, we help clients nationwide on federal tax matters, governance, transactions, and philanthropy. What We Do: Formation, structuring, and maintaining nonprofit and tax-exempt status. Grantmaking, gift planning, and major donor or foundation work. International operations and cross-border grants. Nonprofit mergers, affiliations, and organizational partnerships. Nonprofit tax consulting inside the latest regulatory developments. Outside general counsel services: governance, contract review, risk management, compliance for boards and nonprofit leadership Cause-marketing, charitable fundraising registrations, charitable co-ventures, and structuring socially responsible corporate giving. Fundraiser registration, solicitation compliance. What Makes Us Different: Clients first mindset – We work closely with nonprofits of all sizes, major donors, and mission-oriented companies. Creative, practical solutions – We balance legal rigor with cost-effectiveness, offering alternative fee arrangements and leveraging technology. Long-term partner approach – Whether you need advice for a single project or year-round outside general counsel, we aim to build relationships based on trust, responsiveness, and shared mission. Commitment to community & ethics – We engage in community service work, pro bono select matters, and are careful about the work we take on to ensure alignment with our values. Locations & Reach: We are licensed in Arizona and Washington, with offices in Tempe, AZ and Tacoma, WA. While based regionally, we represent clients across the country on federal tax matters and nonprofit issues.