ELG Announces Opening of New Offices and Expanded Mission

Has anyone worked for or heard of Ecclesiastical Lawyers Guild, Inc? I find what they are doing very interesting, with potential for appraisers.

It is a group founded in 1997 as a 501 (c) 3 tax exempt organization which works with donors and locates accepting organizations for the donation. ELG handles finding the accepting charitable institutions, appraisals and all accompanying paperwork, full or partial gift designations for both before death or after death donations. It appears ELG is a turnkey charitable donation organization that was established to fulfill the wishes of the donor of fine art, decorative art collections and religious items.

The press release follows.

ELG Announces Opening of New Offices and Expanded Mission

BALTIMORE, July 28, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Organization Offers Unique Giving Opportunities as a Charity Helping Charities

The Ecclesiastical Lawyers Guild, Inc. (ELG) announced the opening of its new offices in Baltimore, Maryland and its expanded worldwide mission. Founded in 1997, ELG a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, is an innovator in the charitable donation of non-cash assets, particularly fine art, with full services ranging from initial appraisal and marketing of assets, to donation of proceeds and appropriate tax documentation.

"We are excited about the move," said CEO Charles H. Nalls. "Our new location will allow better access for our donors, and room to better serve charities receiving donations," he added.

Nalls went on to note that ELG, originally founded by a group of religious attorneys in Georgia, has expanded its mission and includes consultants, experts and staff with a variety of substantive backgrounds, all dedicated to insuring that the charitable donation of fine art and related assets are easy and efficient, and tailored to meet the donor's requirements. ELG is structured to allocate substantial amounts of fiscal resources to recipient charities ensuring maximum return for donated assets, with minimum administrative costs.

ELG maintains a growing list of 501(c)(3) charitable organizations to which it contribute, including military, health, international, educational, religious and faith-based charities. Donors may also designate 501(c)(3) qualified recipients of proceeds in advance of their gifts.

ELG's expanding mission includes Fostering Futures, a distinct project, and direct support to children's health and education programs worldwide. These initiatives are being developed by ELG's project team located in Miami, Florida.

The new Baltimore headquarters is located at 1120 North Charles Street, Fourth Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21210. The Baltimore-based management team oversees the work of affiliate offices in San Diego, California, and Miami, Florida, to insure a nationwide presence to serve donors and charities. For more information and a complete listing of services, available works in our catalogue and prices, go to: www.elguild.org; e-mail info@elguild.org or call our main office at (410) 685-1109.