Mission
TO CHAMPION EQUAL JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME VIRGINIANS AND TO WORK TO REMEDY THE CONDITIONS THAT BURDEN THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY. TO THESE ENDS WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, COURTEOUS, AND EFFECTIVE LEGAL SERVICES.
Public Charity
SOUTHWEST VA LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC
SOUTHWEST VA LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in MARION, VA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $4.4M, expenses of $3.9M, total assets of $4.0M. Imperigo tracks 17 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $8.4M.
EIN: 540918255
MARION, VA
Public Interest Law
NTEE: I83
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$4.4M
Total Expenses$3.9M
Total Assets$4.0M
Grant Records17
Funding Total$8.4M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Southwest Va Legal Aid Society Inc
How Southwest Va Legal Aid Society Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$94
Programs
the work itself
$5
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $94 for programs
$94
Svlas provides free legal assistance in civil cases to low-income clients
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
THIS GRANT SUPPORTS TWO CONFERENCES THAT SERVE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ELDER ABUSE.
$15,000
CIVIL LEGAL AID
$1,153,314
SVLAS will utilize this grant to develop two one-day conferences: one to serve professionals who work with victims of domestic violence and the other to enhance awareness and knowledge of attorneys concerning elder abuse through quality education.
$25,000
CIVIL LEGAL AID
$1,183,690
CIVIL LEGAL AID
$1,183,690
Showing up to 5 of 17 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Bruce Russell Ii
DIRECTOR
Damie Carter
DIRECTOR
Danelle Slaughter
DIRECTOR
Dave Tiller
PRESIDENT
Douglas Brinckman
VICE-PRESIDE
Herb Clay
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.4M | $3.9M | $4.0M |
| 2024 | $3.7M | $3.4M | $3.2M |
| 2023 | $3.7M | $3.7M | $2.3M |
| 2022 | $3.5M | $3.6M | $2.3M |
| 2021 | $3.3M | $3.3M | $2.1M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $3.3M to $4.4M (+31%), with total assets most recently reported at $4.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.