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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0680592

WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC

Tax-exempt · MORGANTOWN, WV 26506

Financials

$153K$159K2022$143K$94K2023$644K$166K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$644,190$165,847$478,343$1,048,295$0$1,048,295
July 31, 2024990$142,997$94,207$48,790$569,952$0$569,952
July 31, 2023990$152,543$159,350-$6,807$521,162$0$521,162
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$580,827
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$63,363
Net gain from sales of assets
$42,373
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$161,311
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$975
Program services (functional)
$165,847

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$569,952
Total assets, end of year
$1,048,295
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,048,295
Publicly traded securities
$84,990
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,048,295
Gross receipts
$835,483
Employees
0

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES R DISALVODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMIE DESANTISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MELISSA GIGGENBACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DELANEY GUMPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ALLAN N KARLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRISTIAN MORROWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KAYLA BROWNSECRETARY /T
Officer
–$0
PATRICK HASSENPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
CHRISTINA HOUSTONVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MADISON CRANEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CHARLES R DISALVODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ANGELO FIORAVANTEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MELISSA GIGGENBACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KIMBERLY GRAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ALLAN N KARLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KATIE MCCLUNGPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
EMILY OGDENSECRETARY /T
Officer
–$0
ANNA WILIAMSVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES R DISALVODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MELISSA GIGGENBACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ALLAN N KARLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
OLIVIA LEEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KATIE MCCLUNGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CARRIE MILLERSECRETARY /
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
EMILY OGDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ALEXIS SCHNEIDERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ANNA WILIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 6130, MORGANTOWN, WV 26506-6130
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PATRICK HASSEN, PO BOX 6130, MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Signed the 990
PATRICK HASSEN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(304) 293-8555
Return prepared by
LAMBRIGHT & GUTTA PLLC

Mission

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

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
    Expenses $165,847 · grants $161,311

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
55-0680592
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1988
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,048,295
Income (IRS master file)
$835,483

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$644,190$165,847$1,048,295XML
990July 2024$142,997$94,207$569,952XML
990July 2023$152,543$159,350$521,162XML
990July 2022$93,029$105,336$527,969IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 55-0680592).

Questions about WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC

What is the EIN of WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC is 55-0680592.
Is WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names PATRICK HASSEN.
Who are the officers and directors of WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WEST VIRGINIA FUND FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $644,190, expenses of $165,847 and total assets of $1,048,295 at year end.

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