District of Columbia School of Law Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
District of Columbia School of Law Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1994, with $1,360,347 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4340 Connecticut Avenue Nw Ste 454, Washington, DC, 20008 EIN 52-1863674 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▲ 35.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$11.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for District of Columbia School of Law Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating99 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For District of Columbia School of Law Foundation: 99 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for District of Columbia School of Law Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For District of Columbia School of Law Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4340 Connecticut Avenue Nw Ste 454, Washington, DC, 20008
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.8M (FY2020) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $274KNet assets $11.0M
Operating margin
2.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.2M
Total liabilities
$274K
Net assets
$11.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,360,347▲35.7% | $1,330,939▼26.3% | $10,972,802▼2.1% | $11,246,689▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,002,617▼49.1% | $1,806,547▲0.3% | $11,208,234▼0.9% | $11,574,597▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,969,815▲10.0% | $1,801,354▲72.1% | $11,315,156▼20.0% | $12,189,411▼14.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,790,321 | $1,046,793 | $14,142,700 | $14,285,500 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $268K total
16 grants to District of Columbia School of Law Foundation totaling $268K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accesslex Institute | Program support/research | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Accesslex Institute | Program support/research | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $9,280 |
| National Conference of Bar Examiners | Funds to grant living-expense stipends to three graduates of the law school who are preparing for the july 2022 bar examination, to allow the recipients to devote substantial time to bar-exam study. | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Accesslex Institute | Program support/research | 2021 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $9,891 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $9,859 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $9,859 |
| National Conference of Bar Examiners | Funds to grant living-expense stipends to three graduates of the law school who are preparing for the july 2021 bar examination, to allow the recipients to devote substantial time to bar-exam study. | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $6,000 |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | General contribution | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $6,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2019 | $5,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $5,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is District of Columbia School of Law Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. District of Columbia School of Law Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1863674, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is District of Columbia School of Law Foundation's EIN?
- District of Columbia School of Law Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1863674.
- How much revenue does District of Columbia School of Law Foundation report?
- District of Columbia School of Law Foundation reported $1,360,347 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does District of Columbia School of Law Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades District of Columbia School of Law Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for District of Columbia School of Law Foundation (EIN 52-1863674) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.