Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2019 , and ending 12-31-2019
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
105 WHITEWOOD ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA22901
D Employer identification number

51-0198088
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 9,651,075
F Name and address of principal officer:
MATTHEW E CHEEK
105 WHITEWOOD ROAD
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22901
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.VIRGINIALAWFOUNDATION.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1974
M State of legal domicile: VA
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PROMOTING THROUGH PHILANTHROPY THE RULE OF LAW, ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND LAW RELATED EDUCATION.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 22
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 22
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 52
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 575
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 97,500 127,679
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 4,976,578 5,297,473
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 699,321 583,265
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 600,765 564,772
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 6,374,164 6,573,189
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 366,000 565,318
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,833,502 2,949,276
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet63,711    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 2,778,158 2,938,113
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 5,977,660 6,452,707
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 396,504 120,482
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 19,773,850 22,006,215
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 908,138 947,545
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 18,865,712 21,058,670
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THROUGH PHILANTHROPY THE RULE OF LAW, ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND LAW RELATED EDUCATION.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 565,318 including grants of $ 565,318 ) (Revenue $   )
THE VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF PROJECTS THAT (1) PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE; (2) PROVIDE LAW-RELATED EDUCATION; (3) PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF THE RULE OF LAW IN VIRGINIA; (4) PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE UNDERSERVED; AND (5) PROVIDE PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIPS FOR VIRGINIA LAW STUDENTS.SEE DESCRIPTIONS ON SCHEDULE O:"BEST PRACTICES" PRO BONO PROGRAM, CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE BAR ASSOCIATION THE CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE BAR ASSOCIATION (CABA) IS IN THE PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTING A "BEST PRACTICES" PRO BONO PROGRAM IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE THE PRO BONO EFFORTS OF ITS MEMBERS. VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION FUNDING WILL ENABLE CABA TO RESEARCH, TEST, AND ULTIMATELY DISSEMINATE BEST PRACTICES FOR ATTORNEY RECRUITMENT, DESIGN OF INTAKE AND VETTING SYSTEMS, AND DISSEMINATION AND MONITORING OF PRO BONO CASES. THE GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INDIGENT CLIENTS SERVED BY AND ATTORNEYS PARTICIPATING IN THE CABA PRO BONO PROGRAM EVERY YEAR OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD AND, AT THE END OF THAT PERIOD, HAVE A PROGRAM THAT IS ABLE TO SUSTAIN ITSELF. WHILE THIS PROGRAM SERVES CHARLOTTESVILLE, ALBEMARLE AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES, MATERIALS DEVELOPED WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH. FUNDING THIS PROJECT WILL ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO BE A PARTNER IN A TESTED, "TURN-KEY ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MIDSIZE BAR ASSOCIATIONS TO CREATE AND RUN THE MOST EFFECTIVE PRO BONO PROGRAM.CAPITAL DEFENSE WORKSHOP, VIRGINIA BAR ASSOCIATION ADMINISTERED BY THE VIRGINIA BAR ASSOCIATION, THE CAPITAL DEFENSE WORKSHOP IS THE ONLY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT COVERS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR VIRGINIA LAWYERS REPRESENTING DEFENDANTS CHARGED WITH CAPITAL MURDER. EACH YEAR, UP TO 250 LAWYERS RECEIVE THE TRAINING TO HELP THEM MEET STANDARDS SET BY THE VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT AND THE VIRGINIA INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION FOR THE DEFENSE OF CAPITAL CASES IN VIRGINIA. THE GOALS OF THIS WORKSHOP ARE TO MAINTAIN AND INCREASE THE CURRENT LEVEL OF QUALIFIED LAWYERS CERTIFIED TO ACCEPT CAPITAL CASES, PROVIDE ATTENDEES ADDITIONAL INSIGHT REGARDING NATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS IN DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION, AND ENHANCE PARTICIPANTS' OVERALL LEVEL OF SKILLS AND PRODUCTIVITY AS REPRESENTATIVES OF CAPITAL DEFENDANTS. VLF'S FINANCIAL SUPPORT ALLOWS THE WORKSHOP TO BE PRESENTED WITH ONLY A NOMINAL CHARGE TO REGISTRANTS.HILL TUCKER PRE-LAW INSTITUTE, VIRGINIA STATE BAR NAMED FOR LEGENDARY CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEYS OLIVER HILL AND SAMUEL TUCKER, THE HILL TUCKER PRE-LAW INSTITUTE IS PRESENTED BY THE VIRGINIA STATE BAR DIVERSITY CONFERENCE AND YOUNG LAWYERS CONFERENCE. IT SEEKS TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY REACHING FUTURE LAWYERS AT AN EARLY AGE. FOR ONE WEEK EACH JUNE, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER VIRGINIA ARE INTRODUCED TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION WHILE LIVING ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS. PARTICIPANTS ATTEND MOCK CLASSES AND SEMINARS ON CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LAW, LEARN TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES, AND ARE EXPOSED TO THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS. THE INSTITUTE CULMINATES IN A MOCK TRIAL AND GRADUATION BANQUET, WHERE A PROMINENT MEMBER OF THE BAR IS THE FEATURED SPEAKER. THE VLF SPONSORS THIS ANNUAL PROGRAM, WHICH IS OFFERED AT NO COST TO ATTENDEES.IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM, NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICEESTABLISHED IN 1924, NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICE (NVFS) EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROMOTES COMMUNITY COOPERATION AND SUPPORT IN RESPONDING TO FAMILY NEEDS. IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES (ILS) IS ONE OF THEIR EIGHT CORE SERVICE AREAS THAT PROVIDE A WRAP-AROUND APPROACH TO UNCOVERING AND ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO INDEPENDENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA. ILS PROVIDES MULTI-LINGUAL, FAMILY-BASED, AND HUMANITARIAN IMMIGRATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO REFUGEES, SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND OTHER VULNERABLE IMMIGRATION POPULATIONS. VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION FUNDS WILL AID IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO UPWARDS OF 1,700 CLIENTS PER YEAR, PROVIDING LEGAL CONSULTATIONS, SUPPORTING THEM IN OBTAINING OR MAINTAINING LAWFUL IMMIGRATION STATUS, AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH REUNIFICATION TO IMPROVE FAMILY STABILITY AND WELL-BEING AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ESTABLISH THE FOUNDATION ON WHICH TO BUILD A NEW LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES.JAZZ4JUSTICE JAZZ4JUSTICE PARTNERS LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS WITH UNIVERSITY OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE MUSIC PROGRAMS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LEGAL AID SERVICES, PRO BONO LAW PROGRAMS, AND MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS. THE SCHOOL PLANS A JAZZ CONCERT SHOWCASING STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, AND OTHER LOCAL TALENT, WHILE THE LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATION FINDS SPONSORS AND ASSISTS WITH MARKETING AND TICKET SALES. THE PROCEEDS ARE SPLIT EVENLY. IN ADDITION TO MAINTAINING AND GROWING JAZZ4JUSTICE CONCERTS ACROSS UNIVERSITIES IN THE COMMONWEALTH, FUNDS FROM THE VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION GRANT WILL HELP EXPAND THE NEWLY DESIGNED WEBSITE TO INCLUDE AN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT ABOUT THE RULE OF LAW AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE.JUSTICE IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM, JOHN MARSHALL FOUNDATION BRINGING THE HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE OF THE RULE OF LAW IN AMERICA TO THE STUDENTS OF TODAY IS A DIFFICULT TASK. THE JOHN MARSHALL FOUNDATION'S JUSTICE IN THE CLASSROOM (JIC) PROGRAM BRINGS FEDERAL AND STATE JUDGES INTO PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSROOMS FOR PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS WITH STUDENTS ABOUT THE CONSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATION OF OUR NATION, OUR THREE CO-EQUAL BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT, THE RULE OF LAW, AND THE ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY IN PRESERVING THE RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES OF ALL CITIZENS. 2019 VLF FUNDS WILL SUPPORT THREE AREAS. FIRST, WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS IN FOUR NEW CHALLENGED SCHOOL DISTRICTS WILL IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE IN SOCIAL STUDIES, HISTORY, CIVICS, AND GOVERNMENT WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING AN INFORMED AND RESPONSIBLE ELECTORATE. SECOND, THE JIC PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE TO TRANSFORM SO IT TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE EVER-INCREASING USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN VIRGINIA SCHOOLS. AND THIRD, THE JIC WEBSITE WILL CONTINUALLY UPDATE WITH ADDITIONAL LESSON PLANS, RESOURCES, AND ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERS.MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP - RICHMOND, MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP (MLP)-RICHMOND IS AN INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN VCU HEALTH SYSTEM, CANCERLINC, CENTRAL VIRGINIA LEGAL AID SOCIETY, THE LEGAL AID JUSTICE CENTER, AND VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS. IT IS ONE OF MORE THAN 300 MEDICALLEGAL PARTNERSHIPS IN THE COUNTRY, AND THE ONLY ONE SERVING THE GREATER RICHMOND AREA. MLP-RICHMOND WAS CREATED TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR LOWINCOME PATIENTS BY EMBEDDING LAWYERS IN THE HEALTHCARE CLINIC TO ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH THAT ARE ROOTED IN LEGAL PROBLEMS. FUNDS FROM THE VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION WILL CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVING THE PROVIDER REFERRAL PROCESS AND SCREENING FOR PATIENTS AT MASSEY CANCER CENTER AND THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF RICHMOND. THE GRANT WILL ALSO ENHANCE RESEARCH ON THE IMPACT OF LEGAL INTERVENTION ON HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR PATIENTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE MCV FOUNDATION WILL CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO DETERMINE THE LOCATION AND SCOPE OF EXPANDING MLP-RICHMOND TO A THIRD CLINIC LOCATION.PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, THE OLIVER WHITE HILL FOUNDATION THE OLIVER WHITE HILL FOUNDATION FOSTERS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE INTERESTED IN SOCIAL JUSTICE. THE PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WILL AWARD STIPENDS/SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING LAW STUDENTS WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO WORK UNPAID INTERNSHIPS THAT HAVE A GOAL OR FOCUS OF PUBLIC INTEREST IN VIRGINIA. THE PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM HOPES TO ATTRACT TOP LAW STUDENTS TO SERVE AS INTERNS IN PUBLIC INTEREST AND SOCIAL JUSTICE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS THAT WOULD NOT HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD A LAW INTERN OR LAW CLERK. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO LAW STUDENTS WHO FIND INTERNSHIPS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN VIRGINIA.RULE OF LAW DAY, VIRGINIA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM THE VIRGINIA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM (VHM), THROUGH ITS EXHIBITS, ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND OUTREACH, EXPLORES THE HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST AND OTHER GENOCIDES TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS OF VIRGINIANS TO FIGHT PREJUDICE AND INDIFFERENCE. THE VHM AND THE NUREMBERG COURTROOM COMMITTEE JOINTLY HOLD AN ANNUAL "RULE OF LAW DAY" AWARD PROGRAM WHICH RECOGNIZES AND HONORS INDIVIDUALS WHOSE WORK, LIVES, AND CAREERS REFLECT THE PRINCIPLES THAT WERE ESTABLISHED DURING THE NUREMBERG MILITARY TRIBUNAL AND LATER AT THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE. VLF GRANT MONIES SUPPORTED THE RULE OF LAW DAY PROGRAM, DINNER, AND CLE PROGRAM. AT THIS YEAR'S CEREMONY, ATTORNEY AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR JOHN GRISHAM RECEIVED THE RULE OF LAW AWARD AND PAST PRESIDENT OF THE VIRGINIA STATE BAR AND THE VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION DAVID P. BOBZIEN WAS POSTHUMOUSLY GIVEN THE CIVILITY IN LAW AWARD.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,118,225 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 5,304,658 )
THE VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION (VIRGINIA CLE) PRESENTED SEMINARS AND PROVIDED MATERIALS FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION OF THE VIRGINIA ATTORNEYS. FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019, 12,429 DIFFERENT CUSTOMERS PURCHASED SEMINARS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS GENERATING 29,565 ENROLLMENTS ACROSS VARIOUS FORMATS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 557,587 )
THE VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION PRODUCES AND SELLS 51 DIFFERENT TITLES. FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 3,118 DIFFERENT CUSTOMERS PURCHASED HANDBOOKS. THE NUMBER OF HANDBOOKS SOLD TOTALED 6,225.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet4,683,543
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Form 990 (2019)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D,
Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
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22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
35
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
52
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
22
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
22
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
VA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletSTACIE MERRIAM105 WHITEWOOD ROAD   CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22901 (434) 951-0061
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Form 990 (2019)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) F ANDERSON MORSE......................................................................
PRESIDENT
10.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(2) MATTHEW E CHEEK......................................................................
PRESIDENT-ELECT
10.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(3) VICKIE H BIBEE......................................................................
VICE-PRESIDENT
10.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(4) STEPHEN D BUSCH......................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
2.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(5) JOHN MCGAVIN......................................................................
FELLOWS CHAIR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(6) J LEE E OSBONE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(7) STEVEN GOULD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(8) CYRIL F COOMBS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(9) JAMES P COX III......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(10) COLLEEN QUINN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(11) ELIZABETH HANES......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(12) MICHAEL HUYOUNG......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(13) CASSANDRA L NEWBY-ALEXANDER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(14) HARRY WARE......................................................................
CLE COMMITTEE CHAIR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(15) HON JANE ROUSH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(16) JOH HUDDLESTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(17) EDWARD WEINER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2019)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) DARRELL TILLAR MASON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(19) MARGARET NELSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(20) JOHN W SIMEK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(21) MARY ZINSNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(22) STACIE M MERRIAM........................................................................
TREASURER
40.00
.......................  
    X       103,499 0 17,775
(23) TERESA MOORE........................................................................
SECRETARY
40.00
.......................  
    X       62,174 0 24,918
(24) RAYMOND D WHITE........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
40.00
.......................  
    X       253,946 0 39,994
(25) BRIAN J BILL........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
40.00
.......................  
        X   124,837 0 14,799










1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 544,456 0 97,486
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet3
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Form 990 (2019)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 127,679
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 127,679
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS 900099 5,297,473 5,297,473    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 5,297,473
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 455,550     455,550
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   3,050,744 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   2,923,029 7b
c Gain or (loss)   127,715 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 127,715     127,715
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 712,444
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 154,857
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 557,587 557,587    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MISCELLANEOUS 900099 7,185 7,185    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 7,185
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 6,573,189 5,862,245 0 583,265
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 565,318 565,318
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 505,306 29,694 431,071 44,541
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 1,826,038 1,195,027 631,011  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 182,311 120,808 61,503  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 278,949 181,564 97,385  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 156,672 94,003 62,669  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 54,465   54,465  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 40,153 24,092 16,061  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 166,208 166,208    
13 Office expenses ....... 165,979 99,587 66,392  
14 Information technology ...... 113,897 68,338 45,559  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 44,070 26,442 17,628  
17 Travel ............ 12,377   12,377  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 106,629 63,977 42,652  
23 Insurance ... 56,440 33,864 22,576  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a CONDUCT OF CLE PROGRAMS 1,951,249 1,951,249    
b BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 144,104   144,104  
c COORDINATOR EXPENSES 63,372 63,372    
d FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 19,170     19,170
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 6,452,707 4,683,543 1,705,453 63,711
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 525,482 1 491,741
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 3,170,566 2 3,400,722
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 348,438 4 334,079
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 162,252 8 174,145
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 142,071 9 139,827
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,475,554
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 2,067,962 1,436,198 10c 1,407,592
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 11,824,663 11 13,815,432
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 2,164,180 12 2,242,677
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 19,773,850 16 22,006,215
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 303,262 17 246,173
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 604,876 19 701,372
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 908,138 26 947,545
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 18,819,533 27 21,058,670
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 46,179 28 0
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 18,865,712 32 21,058,670
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 19,773,850 33 22,006,215
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
6,573,189
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
6,452,707
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
120,482
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
18,865,712
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
2,072,476
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
21,058,670
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

51-0198088
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 107,619 116,576 63,563 97,500 127,679 512,937
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose 5,409,268 5,932,523 5,580,326 5,749,087 6,017,102 28,688,306
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 5,516,887 6,049,099 5,643,889 5,846,587 6,144,781 29,201,243
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons           0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b..           0
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 29,201,243
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 5,516,887 6,049,099 5,643,889 5,846,587 6,144,781 29,201,243
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 365,254 380,373 382,417 475,045 455,550 2,058,639
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 365,254 380,373 382,417 475,045 455,550 2,058,639
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 5,882,141 6,429,472 6,026,306 6,321,632 6,600,331 31,259,882
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
93.410 %
16
16
93.630 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
6.590 %
18
18
6.370 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity
 
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions
 
9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions
(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2019
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.
 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019


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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

51-0198088
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 14,336,698 14,978,050 11,474,600 11,717,369 12,191,062
b Contributions ...   108,376 1,871,924    
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 2,650,973 -749,728 1,801,526 255,823 -172,492
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
493,320   170,000 498,592 301,201
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 16,494,351 14,336,698 14,978,050 11,474,600 11,717,369
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment)
(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   328,900 328,900
b Buildings ....   1,560,600 673,593 887,007
c Leasehold improvements   284,590 284,590 0
d Equipment ....   1,301,464 1,109,779 191,685
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 1,407,592
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)
(b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
2,242,677 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 2,242,677
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 8,746,057
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 2,072,476
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 154,857
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 2,227,333
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 6,518,724
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 54,465
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 54,465
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 6,573,189
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 6,553,099
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 154,857
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 154,857
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 6,398,242
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 54,465
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 54,465
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 6,452,707
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE GRANTS AND SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE FOUNDATION.
PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS A QUALIFYING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AS DEFINED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND THE TAX STATUTES OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, AND THEREFORE IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES; ACCORDINGLY, THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT REFLECT A PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD INCLUDED IN EXPENSES ON F/S 154,857.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD NETTED WITH REVENUE ON 990 154,857.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
51-0198088
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government
(b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)
(d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance
(f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)
(g) Description of
noncash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) CAPITAL AREA IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS COALITION
1612 K STREET NW NO 204
WASHINGTON,DC20006
52-2141497 501(C)(3) 40,000       VLF GRANT SUPPORTS TO ENSURE EQUAL JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANTS AT RISK OF DETENTION AND DEPORTATION.
(2) SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC
227 WEST CHERRY STREET
MARION,VA24354
54-0918255 501(C)(3) 15,000       FUNDING PROVIDES 3 DAY TRAINING CONFERENCE PERTAINING TO ELDER ABUSE AND DOMESTICE VIOLENCE.
(3) VIRGINIA BEACH JUSTICE INITIATIVE
1705 TODDS ROAD
HAMPTON,VA23666
45-5223463 501(C)(3) 42,000       VBJI HELPS TO RESCUE, RESTORE, AND REINTEGRATE THOSE THAT HAVE SURVIVED HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
(4) VIRGINIA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
2000 EAST CARY STREET
RICHMOND,VA23219
54-1864320 501(C)(3) 6,700       VLF GRANT SUPPORTS THE RULE OF LAW PROGRAM WHICH HONORS THOSE WHOSE CAREERS REFLECT THE PRINCIPLES OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE.
(5) VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER
919 E MAIN STREET 610
RICHMOND,VA23219
54-1093402 501(C)(3) 25,000       STATEWIDE LEGAL AID CONFERENCE TO EDUCATE LEGAL AID ATTORNEYS ON ISSUES AFFECTING LOW INCOME VIRGINIANS.
(6) VIRGINIA SEXUAL & DOMESTIC ALLIANCE
1118 WEST MAIN STREET
RICHMOND,VA23220
52-1225600 501(C)(3) 25,000       THIS ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS EMPOWERS SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS WITH LEGAL SERVICES.
(7) MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VA FOUNDATION
PO BOX 980234
RICHMOND,VA232980234
54-6053660 501(C)(3) 25,000       THIS MEDICAL/LEGAL PARTNERSHIP (MLP) SERVES THE RICHMOND AREA WITH MEDICAL/LEGAL ADVICE TO LOW INCOME PATIENTS.
(8) APPALACHIAN SCHOOL OF LAW
1169 EDGEWATER DR
GRUNDY,VA24614
54-1743079 501(C)(3) 6,250       FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS BRING TO LIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND PRO BONO WORK.
(9) LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
1971 UNIVERSITY BLVD
LYNCHBURG,VA24502
54-0946734 501(C)(3) 6,250       FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS BRING TO LIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND PRO BONO WORK.
(10) WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY
SYDNEY LEWIS HALL 2ND FLOOR
LEXINGTON,VA23173
54-0505977 501(C)(3) 6,250       FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS BRING TO LIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND PRO BONO WORK.
(11) UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND SCHOOL OF LAW
28 WESTHAMPTON WAY
RICHMOND,VA23173
54-0505965 501(C)(3) 6,250       FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS BRING TO LIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND PRO BONO WORK.
(12) ANTONIN SCALIA LAW SCHOOL AT GEORGE MASON
3301 N FAIRFAX DR
ARLINGTON,VA22201
54-0836354   6,250       FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS BRING TO LIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND PRO BONO WORK.
(13) UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW
580 MASSIE ROAD
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903
54-0838566 501(C)(3) 6,250       FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS BRING TO LIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND PRO BONO WORK.
(14) REGENT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
1000 REGENT UNIVERSITY DRIVE
VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23464
54-1061178 501(C)(3) 6,250       FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS BRING TO LIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND PRO BONO WORK.
(15) WILLIAM & MARY SCHOOL OF LAW
PO BOX 8795
WILLIAMSBURG,VA23187
54-6001718   6,250       FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS BRING TO LIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND PRO BONO WORK.
(16) CENTER FOR TEACHING RULE OF LAW
358 N MARKET STREET
SALEM,VA24153
46-1477446 501(C)(3) 25,000       THIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT IS ALSO A WEB BASED RESOURCE TO TEACH THE RULE OF LAW IN SCHOOLS.
(17) JAZZ 4 JUSTICE
10605 JUDICIAL DRIVE SUITE B6
FAIRFAX,VA22030
81-0830468 501(C)(3) 3,000       J4J PARTNERS WITH LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS AND UNIVERSITIES TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LEGAL AID, PRO BONO SERVICES, AND MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS.
(18) VSB DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
1111 E MAIN STREET SUITE 7000
RICHMOND,VA23219
  15,000       HILL TUCKER PRE-LAW INSTITUTES IS HELD FOR ONE WEEK TO INTRODUCE THE LEGAL PROFESSION TO FUTUREDIVERSE LAWYERS AT AN EARLY AGE.
(19) JOHN MARSHALL FOUNDATION
118 E MAIN STREET 800
RICHMOND,VA23219
54-1417184 501(C)(3) 25,000       PROVIDES WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS WITH LESSON PLANS, SOL RESOURCES REGARDING HISTORY, CIVICS, AND THE RULE OF LAW.
(20) CHARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE BAR ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 376
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22902
51-0241914   25,000       FUNDING WILL IMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES PROGRAM TO VET AND DISSIMINATE PRO BONO CASES INCREASING THE NUMBER SERVED.
(21) JUST NEIGHBORS
7630 LITTLE RIVER TURNPIKE SUITE
900
ANNANDALE,VA22003
54-1820633 501(C)(3) 40,000       FUNDING WILL PROVIDED THE RURAL IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE UNDERSERVED IMMIGRANTS.
(22) LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF ROANOKE
132 CAMPBELL AVENUE 200
ROANOKE,VA24011
51-0856327   30,000       FUNDING WILL EXPAND THE VICTIM SERVICES PROJECT TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING.
(23) NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES
10455 WHITE GRANITE DRIVE
OAKTON,VA22124
54-6791977   25,000       GRANT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION, SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC ABUSE, AND TO IMPROVE FAMILY STABILITY.
(24) OLIVER WHITE HILL FOUNDATION
PO BOX 4191
MIDLOTHIAN,VA23112
54-2010598 501(C)(3) 46,179       FUNDS LAW STUDENT'S PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIPS WHO ASSIST THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN VIRGINIA.
(25) VIRGINIA BAR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
1111 EAST MAIN STREET SUITE 905
RICHMOND,VA23219
54-1413280 501(C)(3) 5,000       EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SPOT GRANT FOR VBA MOOT COURT COMPETITION
(26) VIRGINIA JUDGES & LAWYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
1015 EAST MAIN STREET
RICHMOND,VA23219
34-1974668 501(C)(3) 20,000       GRANT PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT TO LEGAL PROFESSIONALS EXPERIENCING IMPAIRMENT DUE TO MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE CONDITIONS.
(27) VIRGINIA BAR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
1111 EAST MAIN STREET SUITE 905
RICHMOND,VA23219
54-1413280 501(C)(3) 30,000       THE CAPITAL DEFENSE WORKSHOP TRAINS LAWYERS REPRESENTING CLIENTS CHARGED WITH CAPITAL MURDER.
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
27
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients
(c) Amount of
cash grant
(d) Amount of
noncash assistance
(e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)
(f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE GRANTS COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE APPLICANTS APPLICATION AND THEN THEY MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD BASED ON THEIR DELIBERATIONS. THE BOARD MUST APPROVE ALL GRANTS. THE VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION BOARD HAS SET THE SPENDING POLICY PERCENTAGE TO BE 3.25%. THIS PERCENTAGE WILL BE MULTIPLIED BY THE AVERAGE MARKET VALUE OF THE INVESTED FUNDS BASED UPON SUCH VALUES AS REPORTED FOR THE TWELVE (12) QUARTERS PRECEDING EACH ANNUAL MEETING TO DETERMINE THE SPENDABLE INCOME TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FOUNDATION'S BUDGET FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

51-0198088
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1RAYMOND D WHITE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
212,250
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0
41,696
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0
0
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0
25,881
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0
14,113
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0
293,940
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0
0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 3 THE VLF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE CONFERS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE VLF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THEN THE FULL VLF BOARD APPROVES THE COMPENSATION. THE PRESIDENT OF THE VLF CONSULTS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON A REGULAR BASIS, AND REGULARLY INFORMS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH REGARD TO THE EVALUATION OF HIS PERFORMANCE. THERE IS ALSO A FORMAL EVALUATION GIVEN TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ONE TIME A YEAR.
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

51-0198088
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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED: RULE OF LAW PROJECT, CENTER FOR TEACHING THE RULE OF LAW THE CENTER FOR TEACHING THE RULE OF LAW SEEKS TO FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGE THE WAY THE RULE OF LAW IS TAUGHT IN AMERICA'S SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION TO BEING A WEB-BASED RESOURCE ON A GLOBAL SCALE, IT IS A COMMUNITY-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT PAIRS MEMBERS OF LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS WITH TEACHERS TO COLLABORATE IN EDUCATING STUDENTS ABOUT THE PREEMINENT ROLE OF THE RULE OF LAW AS THE FOUNDATION FOR FREEDOM, JUSTICE, EQUALITY, FAIRNESS, AND STABILITY IN CIVIL SOCIETIES BASED ON DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES. VLF GRANT MONIES FOR 2019 WILL SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE CENTER'S STAFF, INCLUDING THE CREATION OF REGIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION CO-ORD AND STATE DIRECTORS OF REGIONAL COORDINATORS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CURRICULAR RESOURCES TO MEET THE VDOE CHANGES TO THE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM. THE VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION WILL ALSO SPONSOR A PILOT PROGRAM "THE RULE OF LAW TEACHERS' INSTITUTE" TO OFFER AN INTENSE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR TEACHERS AT ALL LEVELS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EDUCATION WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM THE SCHOLARS AND EXPAND THEIR ACADEMIC APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE RULE OF LAW. RURAL IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM, JUST NEIGHBORS AFTER 23 YEARS OF OFFERING LEGAL SERVICES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA, JUST NEIGHBORS WILL EXPAND INTO FOUR TARGETED RURAL AREAS IN VIRGINIA THAT ARE GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AND SORELY UNDERSERVED BY LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDERS. MANY IMMIGRANTS IN THESE AREAS ARE NOT AWARE THAT THEY HAVE A PATHWAY TO PERMANENT LEGAL STATUS OR CITIZENSHIP, WHICH CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED WITH COMPETENT LEGAL REPRESENTATION. WITHIN THESE COMMUNITIES ARE ALSO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HUMAN OR LABOR TRAFFICKING, OR VIOLENT CRIMES, AS WELL AS CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN WITNESSES TO THESE CRIMES OR VICTIMS THEMSELVES. A VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION 2019 GRANT WILL HELP FUND THIS RURAL IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM, WHICH WILL PROVIDE DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO THIS UNDERSERVED POPULATION, AS WELL AS FACILITATE COLLABORATION, EDUCATION, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA TRAINING INITIATIVE, SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA LEGAL AID SOCIETY IT IS THE MISSION OF THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA LEGAL AID SOCIETY (SVLAS) TO CHAMPION EQUAL JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME VIRGINIANS. TO THIS END, IT HAS BEEN PROVIDING FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN SEVENTEEN COUNTIES AND FOUR SMALL CITIES IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES. VLF FUNDS WILL HELP SVLAS PRESENT THREE DAY-LONG TRAINING CONFERENCES, INCLUDING AN EXPANDED ELDER ABUSE CONFERENCE AND THE ANNUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONFERENCE, WHICH WILL BE OFFERED TWICE IN OCTOBER. EACH WILL PROVIDE LOW-COST, HIGH-QUALITY, INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING FOR ATTORNEYS, PROSECUTORS, MAGISTRATES, JUDGES, CLERKS, COURT UNIT STAFF, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND OTHERS. THEY WILL ALSO BETTER PREPARE PRIVATE ATTORNEYS PARTICIPATING IN LEGAL AID'S PRIVATE ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT (PAI) PROGRAM TO PROVIDE PRO BONO SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND ELDER ABUSE. STATEWIDE LEGAL AID CONFERENCE, VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER FOR OVER THREE DECADES, THE VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER (VPLC) HAS BEEN PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, SUPPORT, TRAINING, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS THE CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF VIRGINIA'S LOW-INCOME POPULATION. VLF GRANT MONEY WILL HELP TO FUND VPLC'S ANNUAL STATEWIDE LEGAL AID CONFERENCE, WHICH EDUCATES LEGAL AID ATTORNEYS AND STAFF ON THOSE ISSUES THAT MOST AFFECT LOW-INCOME VIRGINIANS. THE THREE-DAY CONFERENCE INCLUDES NEARLY FIFTY TRAINING SESSIONS ON HEALTH, FAMILY, HOUSING, AND OTHER AREAS OF CIVIL POVERTY LAW. IT ALSO PROVIDES ATTORNEYS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN THEIR REQUIRED CLE CREDITS AT LITTLE OR NO COST AND PROVIDES A MEETING GROUND FOR LEGAL AID ATTORNEYS AND STAFF TO DISCUSS THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE VALUABLE WORK THEY DO. VICTIM SERVICES PROJECT, LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF ROANOKE VALLEY THIS VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION 2019 GRANT WILL CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TOWARD THE REQUIRED 20% MATCH OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT GRANT AWARDED TO THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF ROANOKE VALLEY TO EXPAND ITS VICTIM SERVICES PROJECT. THIS MATCH WILL ALLOW OUR FUNDS TO GO SEVEN TIMES FURTHER. OPERATING SINCE 2000, THE VICTIM SERVICES PROJECT SERVES A FIVE-COUNTY AREA AND FOCUSES ON THOSE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND A VARIETY OF FAMILY LAW CASES. AT A MINIMUM, THE PROJECT EXPECTS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO 325 UNIQUE CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO PRESENT, PARTICIPATE, AND FACILITATE EVENTS THAT WILL DRAW AT LEAST 100 ATTENDEES. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROJECT WORKS WITH AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO COLLABORATE ON PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME VIRGINIANS. VIRGINIA BEACH JUSTICE INITIATIVE THE VIRGINIA BEACH JUSTICE INITIATIVE WAS FOUNDED TO INITIATE AND FACILITATE JUSTICE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMIZED BY HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND TO BRING JUSTICE TO THOSE WHO ARE PERPETRATORS. IT AIMS TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE HAMPTON ROADS AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH BY PARTNERING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PREVENT IT, AND BARRING THAT, TO BUILD A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY, RESCUE, RESTORE, AND REINTEGRATE THOSE IMPACTED BY IT. TO AID IN THIS MISSION, VLF MONIES WILL SUPPORT A FULL-TIME ADVOCACY CASE MANAGER WHO COORDINATES SCREENING AND SUPPORT SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, THE GRANT WILL FUND VICTIM IDENTIFICATION AND ASSISTANCE TRAINING FOR PUBLIC DEFENDERS, CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS, AND LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS THROUGHOUT HAMPTON ROADS. VIRGINIA JUDGES AND LAWYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SINCE 1985, THE VIRGINIA JUDGES AND LAWYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FORMERLY VIRGINIA LAWYERS HELPING LAWYERS) HAS PROVIDED CONFIDENTIAL, NON-DISCIPLINARY SUPPORT TO LAWYERS, JUDGES, LAW STUDENTS AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING IMPAIRMENT AS A RESULT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS. ASSISTANCE IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE RECOVERY, PROTECT THE CLIENT, PREVENT DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS FOR THE LAWYER, SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES, AND STRENGTHEN THE PROFESSION. 2019 GRANT MONEY FROM THE VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION WILL ALLOW THE ORGANIZATION TO EXPAND ITS ANNUAL TWO-DAY RETREAT/CONFERENCE TO A MULTI-DAY EVENT THAT WILL INCLUDE CLE CREDIT HOURS RELATED TO IMPAIRMENT AND WELL-BEING ISSUES, AS WELL AS AMPLE OPPORTUNITY FOR REFLECTION, FELLOWSHIP, AND SUPPORT. IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE TYPICAL 100-PERSON AUDIENCE WILL GROW TO 150-200 ATTENDEES. VIRGINIA JUSTICE PROGRAM, CAPITAL AREA IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS COALITION CAPITAL AREA IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS (CAIR) COALITION STRIVES TO ENSURE EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL IMMIGRANT MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN AT RISK OF DETENTION AND DEPORTATION. CAIR COALITION'S VIRGINIA JUSTICE PROGRAM ENSURES THAT PUBLIC DEFENDERS AND COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL IN VIRGINIA ARE EDUCATED REGARDING THE IMMIGRATION CONSEQUENCES OF CRIMES, THEREBY GREATLY INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD THAT AN INDIGENT NONCITIZEN IN VIRGINIA WILL HAVE ACCESS TO A DEFENSE COUNSEL COMPETENT TO ADVISE THEM ABOUT THE POTENTIAL ADVERSE IMMIGRATION CONSEQUENCES OF THEIR CASE. IN ADDITION TO SPONSORING CAIR COALITION'S WEEKLY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE VIRGINIA INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, 2019 FUNDS FROM THE VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT INDIVIDUALIZED CONSULTATIONS, TRAININGS, RESOURCE CREATION, AND ESSENTIAL OUTREACH EFFORTS TO CONNECT WITH COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS ACROSS VIRGINIA. VIRGINIA SEXUAL & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION ALLIANCE THE VIRGINIA SEXUAL & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION ALLIANCE IS VIRGINIA'S LEADING VOICE ON SEXUAL AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE. IT IS AN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION AND A SERVICE PROVIDER, BUILDING DIVERSE ALLIANCES ACROSS THE STATE. IN LATE 2017, IT LAUNCHED THE PROJECT FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF SURVIVORS (PES), OFFERED THROUGH ITS STATEWIDE HOTLINE, PROVIDING SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE AN OPPORTUNITY TO FIND ANSWERS TO LEGAL QUESTIONS AND TO CAREFULLY WEIGH LEGAL OPTIONS, VIA PHONE AND CHAT, AND TO BE LINKED WITH BOTH LEGAL ADVOCACY AND LEGAL SERVICES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FUNDS FROM THE VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION WILL HELP FUND THE PES, WHICH EXPECTS TO PROVIDE OVER 1,750 TRAUMA-INFORMED PHONE AND CHAT-BASED CONSULTATIONS FOR SURVIVORS SEEKING LEGAL INFORMATION AND ADVICE, MANY OF WHOM DO NOT QUALIFY FOR LEGAL AID, BUT FOR WHOM PAYING FOR LEGAL SERVICES WOULD PRESENT AN INSURMOUNTABLE OBSTACLE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED: VLF PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIPS --SUPPORTED BY THE VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION SINCE 1990, PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIPS FOR 1ST AND 2ND YEAR LAW STUDENTS HELP BRING TO LIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND PRO BONO WORK. EACH OF VIRGINIA'S 8 AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION-ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOLS RECEIVES FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIPS DURING THE SUMMER. THE STUDENTS WORK UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN ATTORNEY. THE WORK THEY COMPLETE VARIES WIDELY, DEPENDING ON THE MISSIONS AND CASELOADS OF THEIR HOST ORGANIZATIONS. SOME STUDENTS GAIN EXPERIENCE WORKING ON INDIVIDUAL CLIENT MATTERS AND OTHERS WORK ON LARGER PROJECTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS SCANNED AND SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW BEFORE IT IS SIGNED BY OUR PRESIDENT, MATTHEW E. CHEEK.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CIRCULATES TO ALL BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. EACH MEMBER IS ASKED TO REVIEW, SIGN AND RETURN THE FORM FOR OUR FILES. BOARD MEETING MINUTES REFLECT WHEN A MEMBER ABSTAINS FROM VOTE DUE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: THE VLF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE CONFERS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE VLF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THEN THE FULL VLF BOARD APPROVES THE COMPENSATION. THE PRESIDENT OF THE VLF CONSULTS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON A REGULAR BASIS, AND REGULARLY INFORMS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH REGARD TO THE EVALUATION OF HIS PERFORMANCE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALSO RECEIVES AN ANNUAL FORMAL EVALUATION. OTHER OFFICERS & KEY EMPLOYEES: ALL SALARIES ARE REVIEWED AND DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE FOUNDATION'S DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICE. THESE ITEMS ARE NOT POSTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FOUNDATION'S DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICE. THESE ITEMS ARE NOT POSTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE OVERSIGHT PROCESS FROM PRIOR YEARS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019


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