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Manodharma

Draft Memorandum of Understanding

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit that supports educators/entrepreneurs across the US and India by drafting an MOU.

Referred by:

  • Other
Jurisdictions: US
About the Organization: Manodharma is an integrating organization that enables educators and entrepreneurs in the US and India to work together to scale and sustain social good. By way of example, Manodharma partnered with another US – based nonprofit to distribute 450,000 books to children in need across India.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
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SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

The founder of Manodharma has developed a relationship with an organization that created a mobile app to teach English, math, and job skills. They plan to work together to bring the solution to individuals across India. Manodharma’s founder is seeking assistance drafting an MOU sets forth the terms of their relationship/work.

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The Education Trust

Review FMLA and Parental Leave Approval Processes

Summary:

Review FMLA and parental leave approval processes on behalf of a nonprofit advocating for high academic achievement for all students.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: US
About the Organization: The Education Trust (Ed Trust) advocates for the high academic achievement of all students, particularly those of color or living in poverty. They work with educators, policymakers, parents, and community leaders across the country to transform schools into institutions that serve all students well.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):End Poverty, Good Health and Well Being, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Ed Trust is seeking assistance reviewing their FMLA and parental leave approval processes, related communications, and documentation practices.

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Found in Translation

Advise on Liability and Mitigating Risk

Summary:

Help a nonprofit training woman as medical interpreters minimize liability when providing childcare for program participants.

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Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Found in Translation trains low-income bilingual women to become medical interpreters, helping them achieve economic security while advancing equality in healthcare access and improving patient outcomes.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Good Health and Well Being, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Pre-pandemic, Found in Translation offered free, on-site, childcare assistance for students enrolled in their program. Care was provided by university students and volunteers, under the supervision of Found in Translation staff. In special circumstances, offsite childcare was supported as well. Students were asked to find and pay the caretakers directly and Found in Translation reimbursed students for the costs. Due to Covid, Found in Translation’s programming is now largely virtual and the need for off-site childcare has increased substantially. Some students have had problems: (i) finding childcare providers on their own; and (ii) paying for the costs upfront. Found in Translation is now considering a model where they recommend or provide membership to childcare search providers and potentially pay the care providers directly, but they are concerned about liability. They are seeking a consultation to better understand how one or both of these changes might impact their liability and would like to discuss strategies for limiting/minimizing any risks. If possible, they would also appreciate guidance on potential liabilities, should they return to the on-site model.

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Elpida Social Capital

Consultation on Tax Implications of Anonymous Wealth Transfer Platform

Summary:

Provide a tax consultation to a financial education startup dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.

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Jurisdictions: U.S. (headquartered in VA)
About the Organization: Elpida Social Capital (“Elpida”) is a financial education firm dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap by using financial and social capital to invest in historically marginalized communities.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):End Poverty, Good Health and Well Being, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Last year, the team at Elpida launched the Black Student Debt Freedom (BSDF) fund in an effort to crowdfund and pay off black students’ education loans. They are now in the process of transitioning the BSDF fund into an anonymous wealth transfer platform called Jubilant Circle, which aims to close the racial wealth gap by paying off student loans, facilitating asset transfers, and offering culturally appropriate financial coaching. The Elpida team is seeking a consultation to discuss a few discrete questions about the tax implications of running Jubilant Circle.

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