Marisa Meltebeke helps her clients navigate the complex system of state and federal law regulating nonprofit organizations and private philanthropy. A tax-exempt organizations specialist, Marisa regularly works with a wide range of private nonprofit and governmental entities, helping them capitalize on the benefits of their tax-exempt status, as well as advises on nonprofit corporate compliance and governance matters. She is committed to finding straightforward and workable solutions to the unique challenges faced by tax-exempt organizations.
Marisa has represented hospitals and health systems, private family and company foundations, arts and educational organizations, nonprofit advocacy groups, tax-exempt trade associations, and companies and individuals involved in philanthropy. On any given day, Marisa may help an organization understand and comply with the federal tax law limitations on its lobbying and political campaign activities; advise on fundraising compliance; or work on forming and qualifying a new public charity or social welfare organization with the IRS.
Practice Highlights
Nonprofit corporate transactions
Community foundation counseling
Tax planning and compliance
Admitted to Practice
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Washington, 2016
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Oregon, 2010
Education
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LL.M., Taxation, University of Washington School of Law, 2010,
- Graduated first in the class
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J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2009, with honors
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B.A., History, Minor in Spanish, Oregon State University, 2003,
- OSU Honors College
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B.S., Political Science, Oregon State University, 2003,
- OSU Honors College
Professional Recognition
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- Named as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Nonprofit / Charities Law, 2025-present; in Tax Law, 2025-present
Background
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- Summer Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine, Portland, Ore., 2008-2009
- Student Attorney, University of Washington Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Seattle, 2008-2009
- Judicial Clerk, Lane County Circuit Court, Eugene, Ore., 2007
- Paralegal, Hooton Wold & Okrent, LLP, Beaverton, Ore., 2004-2006