Mission
VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER USES ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND LITIGATION TO BREAK DOWN SYSTEMIC BARRIERS THAT KEEP LOW-INCOME VIRGINIANS IN THE CYCLE OF POVERTY.
Public Charity
VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER INC
VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in RICHMOND, VA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $6.5M, expenses of $6.8M, total assets of $3.6M. Imperigo tracks 89 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $5.9M.
EIN: 541093402
RICHMOND, VA
Legal Services
NTEE: I80
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$6.5M
Total Expenses$6.8M
Total Assets$3.6M
Grant Records89
Funding Total$5.9M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Virginia Poverty Law Center Inc
How Virginia Poverty Law Center Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$90
Programs
the work itself
$8
Management
running the organization
$2
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $90 for programs
$90
Since 1978, we've been a source of information on poverty law issues
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
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
$100,000
THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE 4 DAY PREMIER POVERTY LEGAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE IN VIRGINIA.
$42,500
TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS.
$10,700
TO SUPPORT A PROJECT FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION IN SUPPORT OF AN ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN FOR HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL (HSMFA)
$100,000
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
$90,000
Showing up to 5 of 89 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Amy Roma
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bary Hausrath Esq
SECRETARY TREASURER
Brenda Castaneda
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Briana Green
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brody Reid Esq
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cynthia Bailey Esq
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.5M | $6.8M | $3.6M |
| 2024 | $6.9M | $6.6M | $3.8M |
| 2023 | $6.1M | $5.8M | $3.5M |
| 2022 | $4.5M | $4.7M | $2.5M |
| 2021 | $5.2M | $4.5M | $3.5M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $5.2M to $6.5M (+24%), with total assets most recently reported at $3.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.