University of Virginia Law School Foundation
University of Virginia Law School Foundation reported $59.4 million in revenue and $46.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $79.27 went to program services, $10.54 to management and general costs and $10.19 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was investment income: 60.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $933,912 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 17 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 7% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $47MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $59MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 79.3% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 10.2% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.21 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 39.2% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.6% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $933,912 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.99% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 17 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 216.7 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 21 of 21 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseExpenditures made by the foundation are strategically directed to areas that support the continued growth and excellence of the University of Virginia's School of Law. These expenditures include funding for professorships and faculty research, which enable the Law School to attract, support, and retain world-class scholars and teachers who are essential to the school's mission and reputation. The foundation also prioritizes funding for student aid, including scholarships and loan forgiveness. This student aid funding is crucial to the uva School of Law's ability to attract talented and…
The foundation's alumni programs provide networking opportunities through regional and class reunion events to foster connections and interest in the educational programs of the Law School
The foundation's residential real estate program provides temporary housing to visiting faculty members participating in academic, research, and collaborative initiatives. Accessible accommodations enable the institution to engage high-caliber academic talent, supporting the Law School's commitment to excellence in teaching and research
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $862,462 | $0 | $71,450 | $933,912 |
| COO & DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $406,485 | $0 | $68,201 | $474,686 |
| & CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $357,629 | $0 | $70,356 | $427,985 |
| CFO & TREASURER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $291,199 | $0 | $64,820 | $356,019 |
| DIRECTOR OF REUNION GIVING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $209,145 | $0 | $51,934 | $261,079 |
| SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $172,512 | $0 | $50,470 | $222,982 |
| SENIOR ENGAGEMENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $148,370 | $0 | $43,759 | $192,129 |
| SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $155,090 | $0 | $21,303 | $176,393 |
17 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from University of Virginia Law School Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.6M (Part IX, line 5).
5 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b21 · 21 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 538
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,139
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| UVA INVESTMENT MGMT CO Investment managemnt | $1,178,714 |
| JP MORGAN CHASE BANK Investment managemnt | $294,620 |
| T & N PRINTING Printing services | $283,944 |
| KIMPTON THE FORUM HOTEL Conference services | $218,655 |
| PEG GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY IX OFFSHORE SP Investment managemnt | $185,878 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 10 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
30 private foundations reported grants to University of Virginia Law School Foundation totaling $823K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 University of Virginia Law School Foundation spent in FY2025, $79.27 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of University of Virginia Law School Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, University of Virginia Law School Foundation reported that 79.3% of its $46.8 million in expenses went to program services, 10.5% to management and general and 10.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does University of Virginia Law School Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation University of Virginia Law School Foundation reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $933,912, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does University of Virginia Law School Foundation get its money?
Of $59.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 39.2% came from contributions and grants and 0.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is University of Virginia Law School Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 54-0838566 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202621349349307782 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501359349302620 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202431359349309668 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202241369349312054 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202141379349302174 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 54-0838566: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.