AboutHarvey Mechanic Expertise US Federal tax issues of nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities only. Establishing and maintaining legal requirements for such non-profit organizations in the United States, including Internal Revenue service filings and requirements. I will not be working on this free forum to answer questions about Nonprofit's unrelated or for-profit businesses or how to fill out forms. This forum is only for general questions about federal tax law, not as the law applies to your specific situation.
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Experience I have been practicing law and especially the law of nonprofit organizations since 1990 when I was admitted to the New York Bar.
Education/Credentials B.S. Columbia University in New York City, 1970
J.D. (Law Degree) Brooklyn Law School, 1990 -- Cum Laude
Question New president of the board wants to hold closed meetings. This is a nonprofit for an athletic association for kids which pay to play making them members I believe. If they are members, can the president make these closed meetings. We have always held open meetings but new president is trying to run things "her way" not accepting votes by other board members and closing meetings to everyone including parents of kids who pay to play. I believe she cannot do this since we have "paying members". I am correct in this. Thank you for your time.
Answer You would need to review articles of incorporation and bylaws to find the rights of persons who pay to play, if any. Now, if they are what the state considers voting members, and that is usually indicated in the articles of incorporation, let me know and the state. Your issues are controlled by state law and states may differ somewhat with how they would treat such issues. Even though this forum is not for such state law issues, if you give me your state I may be able to direct you.
Also notify me if the nonprofit receives any benefits from any government agency.
Harvey Mechanic
Attorney at Law
Harvey108@hotmail.com
