Nonprofit Archives - Partridge Snow & Hahn

Client Alerts NonprofitTreasury and IRS Propose New Tax-Exempt Compliance Rules for Private Educational Institutions

September 4, 2026

By Elizabeth O. Manchester A proposed regulation (Notice Number REG-119986-25) from the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service provides changes to tax-exempt status compliance for private educational institutions under Section 501(c)(3) based on the adoption or maintenance of any educational, admissions, scholarship, athletic, or other policy or practice that discriminates on the...

Commercial Finance Corporate & Business Employment & Labor Intellectual Property Land Use Litigation & Disputes Nonprofit Press Releases Real Estate20 Partridge Snow & Hahn Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2027

August 20, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI, August 20, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that 17 of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, and three were selected for the “Ones to Watch” category. Best Lawyers is considered one of the...

Client Alerts Litigation & Disputes NonprofitSouthern Poverty Law Center Indictment: What Nonprofits Should Know

August 6, 2026

By James P. McGlone Earlier this year, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was indicted in an Alabama federal court on charges of wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy. The superseding indictment filed on June 2, 2026, sets forth grand jury allegations of a scheme in which the SPLC “fund[ed] the leaders and organizers of...

Client Alerts Corporate & Business NonprofitMassachusetts Charitable Solicitation Registration: A General Overview for Nonprofits

July 16, 2026

By Jordan A. Walsh Charitable solicitation registration is an often-overlooked aspect of nonprofit compliance. While organizations typically focus on maintaining their tax-exempt status, corporate governance, and fundraising initiatives, they should also understand the charitable solicitation laws of each state in which they seek donations. Because these laws are governed primarily at the state level, registration...

Commercial Finance Corporate & Business Employment & Labor Environmental Intellectual Property Land Use Litigation & Disputes Nonprofit Press Releases Real EstatePartridge Snow & Hahn Attorneys Receive Rhode Island Monthly’s 2026 Professional Excellence Award

July 8, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI, July 8, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that 23 attorneys were selected for Rhode Island Monthly’s 2026 Professional Excellence in Law award. The honorees are chosen based on several criteria including peer reviews, feedback from professionals in related fields, professional standing, and other...

Client Alerts Intellectual Property NonprofitGoodwill for Nonprofits: Why Your Name Is Your Most Valuable Asset and How to Protect It

July 7, 2026

By Hannah Y. Amadei Your name and brand communicate trust to donors, partners, and communities. That trust is goodwill, built over time, and is directly tied to how effectively you can raise funds, attract volunteers, and deliver programs. If another group starts using a confusingly similar name or even misuses yours, the trust you have...

Nonprofit Press ReleasesPartridge Snow & Hahn’s Elizabeth O. Manchester Appointed to San Miguel School of Providence Board of Directors

June 15, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI, June 15, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that partner Elizabeth O. Manchester has been appointed to the San Miguel School of Providence Board of Directors for a three-year term effective July 1, 2026. In this role, Manchester will collaborate with fellow board members...

Corporate & Business Nonprofit Press ReleasesPartridge Snow & Hahn’s Elizabeth O. Manchester and Russell J. Stein Present at 2026 Rhode Island Bar Association’s Annual Meeting

June 10, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI, June 10, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH) partners Elizabeth O. Manchester and Russell J. Stein will present the session, “Liability Considerations, Landmines & Protections for Lawyers Serving on Nonprofit Boards,” at the 2026 Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting on June 11, 2026. Manchester and Stein will provide insight into what...

Client Alerts NonprofitBe Ready to Borrow: Practical Steps Nonprofits Can Take Now

June 4, 2026

By Elizabeth O. Manchester and Kelley J. Decena Nonprofits that prepare early are better positioned to access credit quickly when needs arise. Lenders move faster and negotiate more favorably when an organization’s governance, regulatory, and financial house is in order. The following steps help ensure your nonprofit is “lender-ready” on short notice. First, maintain accurate...

Commercial Finance Nonprofit Press Releases Real EstatePSH Attorney Kelley J. Decena Named a “Rising Star” by New England Real Estate Journal

April 27, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI, April 27, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that attorney Kelley J. Decena was named to the New England Real Estate Journal’s (NEREJ) “Ones to Watch – Rising Stars” 2026 list. O’Donnell and fellow honorees are featured in the April 24 special edition of...

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