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University of Virginia Law School Foundation

EIN 54-0838566 · Charlottesvle, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO RECEIVE, MANAGE AND EXPEND FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW.

Income
$59.4 million
Spending
$46.8 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
26.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 60%
Employees
38
Volunteers
1,139
Highest pay
$933,912, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $34.6 million spent. EXPENDITURES MADE BY THE FOUNDATION ARE STRATEGICALLY DIRECTED TO AREAS THAT SUPPORT THE CONTINUED GROWTH AND EXCELLENCE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S SCHOOL OF LAW. THESE EXPENDITURES INCLUDE FUNDING FOR PROFESSORSHIPS AND FACULTY RESEARCH, WHICH ENABLE THE LAW SCHOOL TO ATTRACT, SUPPORT, AND RETAIN WORLD-CLASS SCHOLARS AND TEACHERS WHO ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE SCHOOL'S MISSION AND REPUTATION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PRIORITIZES FUNDING FOR STUDENT AID, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOAN FORGIVENESS. THIS STUDENT AID FUNDING IS CRUCIAL TO THE UVA SCHOOL OF LAW'S ABILITY TO ATTRACT TALENTED AND DIVERSE STUDENTS, REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO ENTERING THE LEGAL PROFESSION, AND SUPPORT CAREERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE, ENSURING A TOP-QUALITY EDUCATION REMAINS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS VARIOUS FUNDING FOR ENRICHING ACADEMIC RESOURCES, SUCH AS STUDENT-RUN JOURNALS, AND SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE LEADERSHIP SKILLS. OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNDING INCLUDES SUPPORT OF THE GRADUATE PROGRAM, THE LAW LIBRARY, FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS, AND OTHER PROJECTS THAT ARE DEEMED TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE UVA SCHOOL OF LAW AND WITHIN ITS CHARTER. THE FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS IN DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THESE VITAL INVESTMENTS AND ENSURE THAT DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS CREATE A MEANINGFUL AND LASTING IMPACT FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND THE BROADER UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA COMMUNITY.
  2. $2.2 million spent. THE FOUNDATION'S ALUMNI PROGRAMS PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH REGIONAL AND CLASS REUNION EVENTS TO FOSTER CONNECTIONS AND INTEREST IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE LAW SCHOOL.
  3. $274,381 spent. THE FOUNDATION'S RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOUSING TO VISITING FACULTY MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN ACADEMIC, RESEARCH, AND COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES. ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATIONS ENABLE THE INSTITUTION TO ENGAGE HIGH-CALIBER ACADEMIC TALENT, SUPPORTING THE LAW SCHOOL'S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND RESEARCH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1968.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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