Mendrygal Law PLLC in Dallas, Texas established in 2015

Rooted in the community, committed to development

Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in the well-being of every community. Mendrygal Law, PLLC exists to support nonprofits in the pursuit of their noble goals. We are a boutique law firm devoted exclusively to guiding nonprofits through the complexities of the legal and regulatory requirements for tax-exempt organizations. Our mission is to enable our nonprofit clients to continue doing good and giving back.

Devoted exclusively to representing nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations

Danika H. Mendrygal established Mendrygal Law, PLLC in 2015 with a singular focus on representing and advising nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. We advise boards, officers, and staff of nonprofits on every aspect of establishing, growing and managing a tax-exempt organization. Mendrygal Law, PLLC is a team of five lawyers who represent clients of all sizes, ranging from the start-up charity to the family foundation with assets over $80,000,000. The firm leverages a network of local, national, and international lawyers and advisors to provide clients with clear, efficient and results-oriented advice.

Clear communication and shared vision

We build authentic and long-lasting relationships with our clients so we can fully understand the needs of the organization. We align our work with our clients’ goals and provide the counsel, advice and representation they need to realize their vision. When our clients achieve success, it makes a meaningful impact on the communities they serve. Mendrygal Law, PLLC is honored to play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability of the tax-exempt organizations we represent.

Boutique firm hewn from big experience

In matters of taxation, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, our nonprofit clients need sophisticated legal counsel to avoid the pitfalls of noncompliance and successfully maneuver the tax and regulatory environment. Our lawyers come from big law firms with deep experience in every facet of nonprofit representation. They have represented clients across many industries and sectors and tax classifications, including public charities, family and corporate foundations, private schools, social services and aid organizations, endowments, business leagues and trade associations, performing arts and cultural groups, social welfare organizations, amateur athletics, PTAs and booster clubs, and churches and religious organizations.

“Danika’s expert advice has been used for both our operating entity as well as our endowment. Her dedication to provide us results, often on very short notice, has been invaluable. Between her expertise and responsiveness, I couldn’t ask for anything more in an attorney.”

Adam Cox, Former Chief Financial Officer, The Dallas Opera; Current Chief Operating Officer, New York Philharmonic

“Danika and her team are THE go-to resource for all things related to nonprofit law and compliance. They have mastered the unique combination of technical acumen and realistic understanding of what nonprofits can manage. They are a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend them to anyone in the nonprofit field.

Tanya McDonald, Vice-Chair, United to Learn, and Co-Founder, It’s Lonely at the Top!

“Danika’s legal advice and overall expertise with endowment trusts has been essential in constructing our policies. She made sure that the policies conformed to all applicable Texas and federal law and complied with the provisions of our legal documents while meeting our objectives of supporting the endowment’s beneficiaries and growing value. We consider Danika to be a valuable partner as we continue to improve the management of our endowment.”

Ray Maturi, Endowment Commission Chairman, Endowment Trust of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

“The Mendrygal Law team deftly navigated us through the transition from for-profit to non-profit. Our 1023 application was detailed with extensive exhibits to address any IRS questions before asked. We received our 501(c)(3) status with no questions or challenges, which is a testament to the thoroughness and experience of Danika and her entire team.”

Peter Poulides, Executive Director, Dallas Center for Photography

“Danika did a fantastic job guiding our start-up organization through the difficult process of establishing itself as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. She is extremely knowledgeable in the area of non-profit law and was an invaluable resource to our board as we launched the organization! Did I mention it was also a pleasure to work with Danika? I always looked forward to her calls. Danika is a true professional.”

Scott Milder, President and CEO, Friends of Texas Public Schools

“Danika is a superb counselor. She provided truly exceptional leadership in obtaining 501(c)(3) status for the faith-based charity that I chair. She simplified the difficult and complex application process and kept us updated on the status of the application throughout the review period. Danika is the epitome of professionalism and competence, and she was a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend her more strongly.”

Steven Bradford, Chair, Christ’s Family Clinic

“I greatly appreciate each opportunity I have to work with Danika and her team to support donors and nonprofits. They provide excellent counsel, thoughtful wisdom, and a depth of experience that is so important in our work.”

Carolyn A. Newham, JD, Senior Director of Donor Relations & Services, Communities Foundation of Texas

“Danika was great to work with, and as a result of her efforts, Baal Dan has been able to help many impoverished children in India.”

Tanya Pinto, Founder, Baal Dan Charities

“When the Student Housing Foundation realized the time had come for a transition, we reached out to Genevra and her team. Their approach in making sure we understood every step of the process was a welcome relief. Genevra’s professionalism, patience, and guidance is why our Board enjoyed working with her, Danika, and the rest of the team. Genevra made us feel like a top priority and cared about what was best for us. We really appreciated what she did in getting the job done.”

Brenda McDonald, President, CCCCDF Student Housing Foundation

“Genevra did an amazing job listening to a very unique set of complex factors and then helping us think through how to strategically structure our new parent-teacher organization to address those factors. She went above and beyond and I am confident that our new organization is set up for success!”

Maryjane Bonfield, President, Michael M. Boone Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization