Perlman & Perlman advises U.S. based nonprofits that conduct business overseas, and assists international nonprofits  in raising funds in the U.S. We apply our expertise in tax-exempt law, OFAC compliance, and nonprofit fundraising registration and compliance to ensure that all legal requirements are satisfied, enabling both domestic and international nonprofits to operate successfully and fulfill their mission.

Our expertise in international philanthropy has advanced from the experience of our partners, who hold board positions with noted international nonprofit organizations, including:

• Alzheimer Forschung Initiative e.V ( Germany)
• Cancer Aidez a Rechererche (France)
• International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (Canada)
• Internationale Stichting Alzheimer Onderzoek (The Netherlands)
• Ligue Europeene contre la Maladie d’Alzheimer (France)
• Stichting voor Alzheimer Onderzoek (Belgium)
• VFK Krebsfurschung GMBH (Germany)

In addition, our partners have been invited by the governments of Hungary and Russia to assist with the formation of the nonprofit sector in those countries.

Our International Philanthropy Services include:

• Assisting in the establishment of international nonprofit organizations in foreign countries.
• Advising on raising funds in foreign countries.
• Assisting foreign entities in establishing “friends of” organizations in order to raise tax-deductible donations in the U.S.
• Preparing affiliation agreements between nonprofits in various countries to combine efforts and effectively share resources.
• Assisting nonprofits in complying with OFAC licensing requirements.
• Connecting clients to attorneys in other countries who can help with nonprofit legal needs in that specific country.