EIN 45-4355641

Public Interest Legal Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
PILF provides services, education, and litigation to defend constitutional and statutory rights, with a focus on voting rights.
Also known as...
Actright Legal Foundation
Total revenues
$3,379,205
2023
Total expenses
$3,728,392
2023
Total assets
$1,458,678
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at Public Interest Legal Foundation

Provide litigation for the purpose of defending the constitutional and statutory rights of individuals and non-profit organizations from intrusion by state, federal, and local governments. Specializes in civil litigation in high-profile matters affecting the processes of the nation with particular emphasis to give aide to the cause of election integrity and litigating against lawlessness in american elections.
Education and advocacy - pilf has a focused effort to raise awareness of vital issues such as non-citizens voting , lack of citizen verification and other shortfails in the current election process. Pilf has marshalled expert resources to help educate citizens, officials and decision makers about the role of election process laws and how they affect policy and constitutional architecture. Pilf assists election officials in devising election integrity policies. Pilf has responded to requests for assistance from election officials and legislatures to discuss best practices for voter roll maintenance. Pilf has a completed research projects and published reports regarding best practices for voter roll maintenance and the consequences of lack of citizenship verification in the election process. Pilf attorneys have testified before legislative bodies presenting and discussing pilf's research and reports.

Who funds Public Interest Legal Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bradley Impact FundGeneral Charitable Purposes$425,000
The SignatryCommunity Development$401,324
Sarah Scaife FoundationGeneral Operating Support$325,000
...and 21 more grants received totalling $1,741,952

Personnel at Public Interest Legal Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Elaina CraftonChief Operations Officer$85,000
J Christian AdamsPresident$162,000
Lauren Bowman BisDirector of Communications and Engagement
J. Christian AdamsPresident and General Counsel
Logan C. ChurchwellResearch Director
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Public Interest Legal Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,287,153
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$77
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$91,975
Total revenues$3,379,205

Form 990s for Public Interest Legal Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122022-06-16990View PDF
2019-122021-10-15990View PDF
2018-122019-12-20990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Woodford Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $401,324 from The Signatry
January 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal servicesVoting rights
Characteristics
Political advocacyNational levelManagement and technical assistanceTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
107 S W St Suite 700
Alexandria, VA 22314
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Alexandria city, VA
Website URL
publicinterestlegal.org/ 
Phone
(317) 203-5599
IRS details
EIN
45-4355641
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I02: Crime and Legal-Related Management and Technical Assistance
NAICS code, primary
5411: Legal Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Probationary Registration
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0194818
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Public Interest Legal Foundation has new information, or want to find more organizations like Public Interest Legal Foundation?

Create free Cause IQ account