WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
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The West Virginia Fund for Law in the Public Interest is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting legal initiatives that benefit the public interest within West Virginia. With a total of $69.5K in grants paid to 8 grantees in 2024, this funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
A. LAW STUDENTS WERE PLACED AS FELLOWS WITH NONPROFIT PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS IN WEST VIRGINIA SERVING THE POOR, THE UNEMPLOYED, INDIGENT CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS AND OTHERS WITHOUT ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES. STUDENTS ASSIST PUBLIC INTEREST ATTORNEYS IN A VARIETY OF CONTEXTS FROM PUBLIC BENEFITS WORK TO PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENT CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS WITH WHICH THE STUDENTS LISTED ABOVE WERE PLACED ARE LISTED ON SCHEDULE I, PART 2 B. LAW STUDENTS RECEIVED A BAR STIPEND TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS RELATING TO LAW SCHOOL AND THEIR PURSUIT OF BECOMING A PUBLIC INTEREST ATTORNEY. C. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE A LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ATTRACT PERSONS INTO LEGAL SERVICES WORK FOR THE POOR. MANY LAW GRADUATES CANNOT AFFORD TO WORK FOR LEGAL AID SOCIETIES BECAUSE THEIR TAKE HOME PAY IS INSUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR MONTHLY PAYMENTS ON EDUCATION LOANS. OUR PROGRAM ASSISTS GRADUATES WHO WOULD OTHERW
Cause Areas
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Public interest law
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LEGAL AID OF WEST VIRGINIA INC
$729.6K
48%
MOUNTAIN STATE JUSTICE INC
$294.7K
19%
CHILDLAW SERVICES INC
$128K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$8.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST?
No. WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST give?
WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST primarily gives to organizations located in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,800. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST make each year?
In 2024, WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $70 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST fund recently?
In 2024, WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include LEGAL AID OF WEST VIRGINIA INC, MOUNTAIN STATE JUSTICE INC, and CHILDLAW SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST?
WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.