Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
Administer programs to assist in securing legal assistance and related services for persons of low-income in the chicagoland area
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
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Free Chicago Legal Aid for low income residents of Cook County. Case types include: adoption, divorce, foreclosure, landlord disputes, immigration, wills, and more.
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Mission
Administer programs to assist in securing legal assistance and related services for persons of low-income in the chicagoland area
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GiveRadar's verified records show Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1970, it predates 91% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 127,988 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its EIN is 237164989. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 127 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years.
Based on official tax filings, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 127 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation. 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, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
Free Chicago Legal Aid for low income residents of Cook County. Case types include: adoption, divorce, foreclosure, landlord disputes, immigration, wills, and more. Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1970.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237164989, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
CHICAGO VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES FOUNDATION 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 127 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 127 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 · 1970
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
- What is Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation?
- Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chicago, United States. Free Chicago Legal Aid for low income residents of Cook County. Case types include: adoption, divorce, foreclosure, landlord disputes, immigration, wills, and more.
- When was Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation founded?
- Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation was founded in 1970.
- Who leads Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation?
- Patrick Spangler serves as President.
- Where is Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation trustworthy?
- Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237164989.
- What is Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation's website?
- http://www.cvls.org