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William & Mary Law School Foundation

EIN 54-1224563 · Williamsburg, 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

TO SUPPORT THE WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL AT THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY.

Income
$9.6 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
23.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 64%
Employees
0
Volunteers
27

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 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 61% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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.

  • 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. $840,492 spent. ACADEMIC SUPPORT - KEY PROGRAMS LISTED BELOWCENTER FOR LEGAL AND COURTROOM TECHNOLOGY (CLCT): CLCT'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE WORLD'S LEGAL SYSTEM THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE USE OF TECHNOLOGY. CLCT IS HEAVILY INVOLVED IN JUDICIAL AND LAWYER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (AV TECH CLASSES AND COURTROOM AFFILIATES PROGRAMS), PROVIDES COURTROOM DESIGN AND NEEDS ASSESSMENTS (CONSULTING AND COURTROOM AFFILIATES PROGRAMS), DOES RESEARCH FOR DISABLED ACCESS TO COURTROOMS (ACCESSIBLE COURTS INITIATIVE). CLCT SERVES THE LAW SCHOOL BY ASSIMILATING LAW STUDENTS INTO THE RESEARCH FUNCTION OF THE COURTROOM, BY TEACHING COURSES, AND BY SUPPORTING THE LEGAL SKILLS PROGRAM WITH TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPORT OF MOCK TRIALS REQUIRED AS A PART OF THE COURSEWORK.WILLIAM & MARY TAX CONFERENCE: PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR ALUMNI AND OTHER LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS FOR THE VIRGINIA AND NC BARS, AND FOR VIRGINIA BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY. COURSE TOPICS ARE CHOSEN ANNUALLY, TO PARALLEL CHANGES IN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, LEGAL REQUIREMENTS, AND THOSE NECESSITATED BY THE ECONOMY. THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED AND FACILITATED BY PROFESSORS AND STAFF OF THE LAW SCHOOL.INSTITUTE OF BILL OF RIGHTS LAW (IBRL): CENTER FOR STUDY OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW. IBRL FOCUSES ON ENHANCING SCHOLARLY UNDERSTANDING OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS BY HOSTING RELATED PROGRAMS, LIKE THE SUPREME COURT PREVIEW. LAW STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS WORK TOGETHER TO RESEARCH CONSTITUTIONAL LEGAL ISSUES.OPERATING FUNDS AND OPTION BENEFITS: THE FOUNDATION SUBSIDIZES INITIATIVES THAT LAW SCHOOL FUNDS CANNOT SUPPORT. ALSO, THE FOUNDATION FUNDS PARTIAL PAYROLLS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE JOB DESCRIPTIONS INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES RELATED TO FOUNDATION ACTIVITY, SUCH AS INVESTMENT RECONCILIATIONS, PAYING FOUNDATION INVOICES, FINANCIAL REPORTING, ETC. ROUGHLY 65% OF THE ABOVE EXPENSES ARE RELATED TO PAYROLL.
  2. $2.1 million spent. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT - KEY PROGRAMS ARE LISTED BELOW.FACULTY PDF'S: THE LAW SCHOOL SUPPORTS 35 FULL TIME PROFESSORS, INCLUDING THE DEAN & VICE DEAN. AS A PART OF THIS SUPPORT, WHEN FUNDING FROM THE COLLEGE IS INADEQUATE, THE LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROVIDES SOME FUNDING FOR RESEARCH TRAVEL & MATERIALS, FOR TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPORT, FOR MEMBERSHIPS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AS DETERMINED BY THE DEAN AND THE VICE DEAN. THE LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES SOME HOUSING AND TRAVEL FUNDING FOR VISITING PROFESSORS, AND SOME FUNDING FOR THE APPOINTMENTS PROCESS INCLUDING INTERVIEW EXPENSES AND MOVING AND RELOCATION EXPENSES, AS NEEDED.VETERANS BENEFITS CLINIC: OFFERS STUDENTS OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST VETERANS WITH FILING CLAIMS FOR DISABILITY COMPENSATION WITH THE DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. UNDER ATTORNEY SUPERVISION, THEY INTERVIEW CLIENTS, ANALYZE RECORDS, COMMUNICATE WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS AND CRAFT STRATEGIES THAT SERVE THE CLIENTS INTEREST.
  3. $2.1 million spent. PUBLIC SERVICE, SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND STUDENT SERVICES EXPENSES.

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 January 1984.

    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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