Legal resources for Pennsylvania nonprofits and the professionals who serve them

Welcome to Pennsylvania's legal clearinghouse for nonprofits!

In collaboration with the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO), and with the support of Pennsylvania foundations funding systemic solutions, this site offers high-quality legal resources designed to meet the moment and serve the day-to-day and strategic needs of nonprofits.

Bookmark this site and return often to find legal resources and supports for the Pennsylvania nonprofits you serve. 

Hot Topics: Insights & Updates Impacting Nonprofits

Read these insights & updates to stay current on trending hot topics impacting Pennsylvania’s nonprofits.

Upcoming Legal Education & Recorded Trainings

Oct 21
Fiscal Sponsorships for Nonprofits: Risks, Rules & What’s Next in 2026 Virtual / Continuing Legal Education for attorneys Wednesday, October 21, 2026 9:00 – 10:30 a..m ET Webinar This session provides a practical...
Oct 29
Federal Contracting & Reporting: Where Are We Now with Certifications, Uniform Guidance & Form 990? Virtual / Thursday, October 29 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. ET Webinar Presented by: Morgen Cheshire and Beth Dougherty of Cheshire Law Group....
Nov 05
Estate Law Institute: Charitable Giving in Today’s DEI Landscape In-Person (Philadelphia) / Continuing Legal Education for Attorneys Thursday, November 5, 2026 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET In-person Beth Dougherty of Cheshire Law...
Nov 17
Mission Meets Money: Legal Strategies for Nonprofit Investing Virtual / Continuing Legal Education for Attorneys Tuesday, November 17, 2026 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET webinar Cheshire Law Group's Morgen Cheshire...

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Stern’s Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law

If you’re a lawyer (or a legislator or judge) looking out for the legal needs of Pennsylvania’s nonprofits, you’ll find the detailed commentary in this annotated statute, with its cross references and case cites, an essential time-saving tool. This treatise is available digitally and in print. The 4th edition reflecting the 2022 Title 15 amendments is now available and also comes in a redlined version showing the 2022 changes to the statutory text.

Searchable database of tools and templates

Curated to meet the moment (to help nonprofits navigate urgent, unprecedented challenges) and to support nonprofits’ everyday legal needs, our expanded resource library offers sought-after sample documents, checklists, risk assessment tools, and guide sheets. Check back frequently as we’re often adding new content!

Call for Lawyers: Legal Clearinghouse Advisory Group

Join a network of lawyers committed to supporting nonprofit legal education and providing expanded pro bono support for Pennsylvania nonprofits.