About
Philip S. Haney is an Oklahoma attorney and principal attorney at his law practice who has practiced charity, nonprofit, and philanthropic law for more than 40 years. He advises clients on federal, state, and local nonprofit law and Internal Revenue Code provisions affecting tax-exempt organizations. His clients include private foundations, public charities, churches, ministries, philanthropists, social welfare organizations, social enterprises, and businesses connected with charitable activities. He focuses on structure, governance, compliance, and nonprofit commercial activities.
Mr. Haney earned an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University. He received a J.D. from the University of Oklahoma and previously earned a B.A. from the University of Oklahoma. His education supports a practice involving tax-exempt organizations, charitable giving, business formation, estate planning, and federal tax requirements affecting nonprofit entities.
Mr. Haney advises private foundations, publicly supported charities, churches, religious organizations, and other nonprofits on formation, governance, compliance, and tax-exempt status. He assists organizations in structuring operations to advance their missions while reducing legal and regulatory risk. His practice includes charitable giving, business formation, estate planning, nonprofit commercial activities, and matters involving tax legislation. He works with individuals and organizations nationwide on issues connected with philanthropy and charitable operations.
Philip S. Haney is admitted to practice in Oklahoma and serves as Principal Attorney. He has taught Entrepreneurial Philanthropy as an adjunct professor at the University of Tulsa business school. His professional background combines nonprofit law, taxation, governance, charitable planning, and organizational counseling. He continues to advise charitable organizations, donors, and related businesses on legal structures and compliance issues affecting their missions and operations.
Law Office Affiliations
- Principal Attorney, Philip S. Haney Associates
- Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Tulsa County Bar Association
Licensed State
- Oklahoma
Education
- New York University
LL.M. in Taxation - University of Oklahoma
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts
Awards & Badges



- Corporate & Incorporation
- Franchise, Dealership & Partnership
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Public Finance & Tax Exempt Finance
- Tax
- Charitable Giving




