Bob has enjoyed a long and successful history of assisting individuals organize, form and structure not-for-profit organizations and obtain the important 501(c)(3) charity distinction to provide needed community services to the homeless, impoverished and those struggling with addiction.

In fact, Bob’s dedication to assisting with the establishing of charitable organizations resulted in his receipt of the first ever Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Services for Community Counsel Program. Under current tax laws governing charitable organizations, being granted 501(c)(3) status as a publicly supported tax-exempt entity means donors contributing to the charity may be able to deduct those contributions for income tax purposes. This requires navigating the lengthy and complex IRS Form 1023 and providing detailed information disclosing the organization’s charitable activities and providing required supporting documentation. Bob Bible has the expertise and experience to assist client’s structure and form non-profit entities; including required articles of incorporation and bylaws, file and register such non-profit entity with the appropriate state agencies and prepare and file IRS Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.