Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc
To create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice.
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Mission
To create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 98% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Established in 1979, it predates 86% of the social services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAtlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 581364400. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 171 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 581364400. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc is located in Atlanta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.
Based on official tax filings, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 171 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 581364400, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ATLANTA VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Opinion: Metro Atlanta eviction numbers are alarming. Smart systems and support matter. - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Eviction Crisis in Metro Atlanta Disproportionately Impacts Black Residents - Capital B News - Atlanta
Funding cuts threaten legal services for at-risk Atlantans - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation loses key federal funding as domestic violence cases rise 12% in Georgia - CBS News
Emory graduate, Atlanta attorney killed in July 4th Texas floods - FOX 5 Atlanta
Nonprofit hopes to expand efforts to halt evictions in Atlanta - Axios
Mayor Dickens Appoints Pierce Hand Seitz to City of Atlanta Municipal Court - City Of Atlanta, Ga (.gov)
Rob Brawner lists programs offered at the Atlanta BeltLine - Rolling Out
Kaiser Permanente supports metro Atlanta communities to end homelessness - The Business Journals
Pilot program aims to curb evictions in Atlanta - Axios
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 171 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 171 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1979
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc
- What is Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc?
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Atlanta, United States. Free Legal Support for Atlanta Families
- When was Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc founded?
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc was founded in 1979.
- Who leads Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc?
- Michael Lucas serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, United States.
- What is Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 581364400.
- What is Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.avlf.org