Virginia Poverty Law Center
RICHMOND, VA · Crime & Legal-Related
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Virginia Poverty Law Center has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
THE VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER (VPLC) PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, SUPPORT, TRAINING, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS THE CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF VIRGINIA'S LOW-INCOME POPULATION. OUR LEGAL STAFF SPECIALIZES IN AREAS OF LAW THAT AFFECT LOW-INCOME VIRGINIANS. THROUGH TRAINING AND COMMUNICATIONS, WE EDUCATE OTHERS ABOUT THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF THE POOR AND IDENTIFY SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS AND ISSUES. WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH VIRGINIA'S LEGAL AID COMMUNITY, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND STAKEHOLDERS TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF LOW-INCOME VIRGINIANS IN THE COURTS, EXECUTIVE AGENCIES, AND LEGISLATIVE BODIES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Virginia Poverty Law Center
$4.7M in foundation grants on record from 33 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1M | 1 |
| Potomac Health Foundation | $590K | 3 |
| Movement Strategy Center | $332K | 4 |
| United States Energy Foundation | $285K | 3 |
| Equal Justice Works | $217K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $217K | 2 |
| Hopewell Fund | $208K | 3 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | $189K | 2 |
| Georgetown University | $168K | 2 |
| Food Research & Action Center | $160K | 2 |
Leadership
JAMES SPEER — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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