John R. Wylie
Recognized since 2013
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Practice Areas
Nonprofit / Charities Law
For more than 30 years, John Wylie has focused on advising religious nonprofit organizations, as well as other charitable, sports, healthcare and educational institutions. John not only brings technical expertise to his practice, but also has a deep understanding of nonprofit organizations and a unique sensitivity to their priorities and legal needs. His experience includes advising boards and senior management teams on legal structure, governance and personnel policies, First Amendment and other religious accommodations, joint ventures and affiliations, mergers and acquisitions, commercial activities, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, international structure, current and deferred giving matters and religious worker visas. He also has extensive experience with exempt organization tax issues, including unrelated business income tax liability, the private foundation rules, property and sales tax exemptions and the implications of becoming recognized by the IRS as a church or religious order.
Contact & Links
- Lawyer Page: https://www.taftlaw.com/people/john-r-wylie/
Location
- 90 South Cascade Avenue
Suite 1500
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Education
- The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1983
- Albion College, BA, magna cum laude, graduated 1979
Affiliations
- Christian Leadership Alliance, 1989-Present - Member
- American Bar Association, Exempt Organizations Committee and Religious Organizations Subcommittee of the Taxation Section, 1990 – present - Member
- Christian Legal Society, 1983-Present; Board of Directors - Member, President, 1996-1998
- Colorado Springs Sled Hockey Association, President and Chairman of the Board, 2006 – 2012 - Member
- National Counsel - Commission on Accountability and Policy for Religious Organizations, convened by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability at the request of Senator Charles Grassley, then Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, 2011-2013
Colorado Springs, Colorado
406 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
141 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
Special Focus:
- Religion
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