Virginia Poverty Law Center Inc
- Assets
- $3.5m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $2.2m
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Founding
- 07/1979
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 54-1093402
Organization Overview
Virginia Poverty Law Center Inc is located in Richmond, VA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Virginia Poverty Law Center Inc employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Virginia Poverty Law Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Virginia Poverty Law Center Inc generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER (VPLC) PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, SUPPORT, TRAINING, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS THE CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF VIRGINIA'S LOW-INCOME POPULATION. OUR LEGAL STAFF SPECIALIZES IN AREAS OF LAW THAT AFFECT LOW-INCOME VIRGINIANS. THROUGH TRAINING AND COMMUNICATIONS, WE EDUCATE OTHERS ABOUT THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF THE POOR AND IDENTIFY SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS AND ISSUES. WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH VIRGINIA'S LEGAL AID COMMUNITY, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND STAKEHOLDERS TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF LOW-INCOME VIRGINIANS IN THE COURTS, EXECUTIVE AGENCIES, AND LEGISLATIVE BODIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER IS A NONPROFIT CORP ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND RESEARCH FOR NON-CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS FOR PERSONS FINANCIALLY IN NEED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Helen O'beirne Hardiman ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gobind Sethi ESQ Immediate Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen L Wright ESQ President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debra Grant Secretary/treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rusty Boleman ESQ Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Abrar Azamuddin ESQ Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,208,054 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,991,095 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,199,149 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $28,723 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,166 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,234,038 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,865,423 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,663 |
| Other employee benefits | $361,893 |
| Payroll taxes | $137,000 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $188,540 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $177,164 |
| Travel | $13,918 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,804 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,128 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,454,883 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $443,251 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $752,314 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,134 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $71,149 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,189,316 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $12,990 |
| Total assets | $3,487,154 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $488,731 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $634,036 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $85 |
| Total liabilities | $1,122,852 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,364,302 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,487,154 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Virginia Poverty Law Center Inc has awarded $3,401,706 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Norfolk, VA PURPOSE: ACA HEALTHCARE NAVIGATOR GRANTS | $550,600 |
Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: ACA HEALTHCARE NAVIGATOR GRANTS | $550,511 |
Fairfax, VA PURPOSE: ACA HEALTHCARE NAVIGATOR GRANTS | $490,100 |
Richmond, VA PURPOSE: ACA HEALTHCARE NAVIGATOR GRANTS | $385,890 |
Harrisonburg, VA PURPOSE: ACA HEALTHCARE NAVIGATOR GRANTS | $315,890 |
Marion, VA PURPOSE: ACA HEALTHCARE NAVIGATOR GRANTS | $312,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Virginia Poverty Law Center Inc has recieved totaling $560,634.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $120,000 |
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT | $99,000 |
Hopewell Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $96,000 |
Pew Charitable Trusts Washington, DC PURPOSE: Policy | $63,525 |
Food Research & Action Center Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Federal Nutrition | $50,000 |
Adiuvans Foundation Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE DONEE | $39,800 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Services Corporation Of Virginia Richmond, VA | $10,646,853 | $14,922,389 |
Legal Aid Of West Virginia Inc Charleston, WV | $8,085,231 | $13,007,034 |
Legal Aid Society Of The District Of Columbia Washington, DC | $11,128,950 | $10,485,553 |
Childrens Law Center Incorporated Washington, DC | $14,378,579 | $12,810,088 |
Legal Aid Justice Center Charlottesville, VA | $15,560,165 | $9,357,960 |
Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands Nashville, TN | $8,528,233 | $10,472,394 |
Louisville & Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation Louisville, KY | $5,987,315 | $9,350,159 |
Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | $13,378,824 | $8,135,399 |
American Immigration Council Washington, DC | $13,684,785 | $11,573,139 |
Kentucky Association Of Sexual Assault Programs Inc Frankfort, KY | $1,735,100 | $7,408,775 |
National Veterans Legal Services Program Inc Washington, DC | $7,634,084 | $8,237,784 |
Legal Counsel For The Elderly Washington, DC | $92,264,920 | $10,265,628 |