Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Private Foundations
IRS
A new IRs publication is now available for trustees, executives, and staff and contains information on topics such as recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosure requirements and an overview of activities that could jeopardize an organization's tax-exempt status.I

Top 10 Ways Family Foundations Get Into Trouble
Council on Foundations.
Highlights the most common legal missteps for family foundations to avoid. Available for purchase.

Top 10 Ways Corporate Foundations Get Into Trouble
Council on Foundations.
Highlights the most common legal missteps for corporate foundations to avoid. Available for purchase.

The Nonprofit Legal Landscape
BoardSource
Designed for executives and board members, this book provides a comprehensive explanation of the laws and legal concepts that affect nonprofit organizations. Available for purchase.

Foundations and the Law
Council on Foundations
This presentation handout provides an introduction to the basic legal concepts and issues for foundations.

Five Tips for Keeping a Small Charity Out of Legal Hot Water
Chronicle of Philanthropy
In this article, several lawyers who counsel nonprofit organizations describe some of the most common types of legal trouble their clients face — and how best to avoid those pitfalls.