Nonprofit Compliance & Audit Readiness
Support for animal protection organizations seeking to strengthen internal policies, manage risk, and stay audit-ready in a shifting legal climate.
Strategic legal guidance to help your organization stay prepared, resilient, and audit-ready.
We work with organizations to assess risk, strengthen policies, and prepare for the heightened scrutiny nonprofits are facing in an evolving legal climate. Whether you’re seeking funding, engaging in advocacy, or expanding internationally, we can help ensure your legal house is in order before challenges arise.
We provide legal support and resources in areas such as:
Expense reimbursement and financial oversight policies
Document retention and destruction practices
Foreign granting, international donations, and cross-border operations
Program descriptions and web content that minimize red flags or mischaracterization
We also offer strategic advising to help you plan proactively–whether you’re considering incorporating in the US, structuring new initiatives, or managing overseas grantmaking. We are here to help you stay grounded, compliant, and well-positioned to continue your vital work for animals and food systems change.
Request a nonprofit compliance & audit readiness slot:
To apply for a slot, please complete the appropriate application below.
For organizations who have not worked with ADP within the past two years:
For organizations who have worked with ADP within the past two years:
Note for organizations that haven’t worked with ADP in the past two years, including first-time applicants:
The application requests specific background information and documentation, including:
Date and state of incorporation
Tax status (501(c)(3), intending to seek 501(c)(3), etc.)
Names of board members
Description of mission
Description of activities
Copies of governing documents (Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws)
Copy of most recent 990 filing
Copy of 1023, 1024 or 1024-A application for tax exemption
Business plan (for organizations operating less than 3 years - see our guide to creating a basic business plan.
The information submitted with your request is confidential, but requesting a slot does not create an attorney-client relationship or ensure that ADP can assist with your endeavor.