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Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc

To create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice.

Atlanta, GA EIN: 581364400 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc

Free Legal Support for Atlanta Families

Founded
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1980

Mission

To create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 76%
Peer average: 79%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.38%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.76
Program$0.76
76% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Atlanta 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
76% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
77

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MI
Michael L••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Opinion: Metro Atlanta eviction numbers are alarming. Smart systems and support matter. - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Apr 2026
www.ajc.com
Eviction Crisis in Metro Atlanta Disproportionately Impacts Black Residents - Capital B News - Atlanta
Feb 2026
atlanta.capitalbnews.org
Funding cuts threaten legal services for at-risk Atlantans - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dec 2025
www.ajc.com
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation loses key federal funding as domestic violence cases rise 12% in Georgia - CBS News
Nov 2025
www.cbsnews.com
Emory graduate, Atlanta attorney killed in July 4th Texas floods - FOX 5 Atlanta
Jul 2025
www.fox5atlanta.com
Nonprofit hopes to expand efforts to halt evictions in Atlanta - Axios
Mar 2025
www.axios.com
Form filed
$5.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Mayor Dickens Appoints Pierce Hand Seitz to City of Atlanta Municipal Court - City Of Atlanta, Ga (.gov)
Apr 2024
www.atlantaga.gov
Rob Brawner lists programs offered at the Atlanta BeltLine - Rolling Out
Mar 2024
rollingout.com
Form filed
$6.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Kaiser Permanente supports metro Atlanta communities to end homelessness - The Business Journals
Dec 2022
www.bizjournals.com
Pilot program aims to curb evictions in Atlanta - Axios
Jul 2022
www.axios.com
Form filed
$7.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 171 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1979
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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