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Non-Profit Organizations
Private foundations and the non-profit organizations families build.
Private foundations, from the start of the rules
“The Private Foundation tax rules were first enacted in 1969. I was fortunate that my first legal job was to analyze the effect of the new law, developing in-depth expertise.”
Foundations
Foundation planning is an area of special proficiency for Michael R. Friedberg.
Chambers and Partners notes private foundations among the focuses of his practice, alongside tax planning and offshore planning. Charitable planning is an area of special emphasis.
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Tax Law and Trusts & Estates, since 2013
- Taught
- Estate, Gift and Transfer Taxation, Chicago-Kent College of Law
Boards and committees
He has sat on non-profit boards and committees himself
He serves today on the Professional Advisory Committee of The Chicago Community Trust. His earlier service includes the American Cancer Society’s Professional Advisory Committee and the boards of Cove School and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
- Professional Advisory CommitteeServing today
- Professional Advisory CommitteePreviously
- Board PresidentPreviously · a school for children with learning disabilities
- Board MemberPreviously
- PresidentPreviously