Eleanor Moran McWaters

Eleanor counsels a variety of tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations; supporting educational and religious organizations; and trade associations. She provides advice on compliance with the private foundation rules, including self-dealing and excess business holdings. Eleanor routinely advises tax-exempt organizations regarding exemption issues, joint ventures, public charity status, and the consequences of unrelated trade or business activities. 

Eleanor also represents clients involved in controversy with the IRS at all levels of the proceedings, including during examination, at appeals, and in litigation before the U.S. Tax Court, Court of Federal Claims, and U.S. district courts.