Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc
To provide free legal services to low-income citizens of Jefferson county
Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $262,874
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $473,900
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $5,507
- -85.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $470,886
- -38.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program Huntsville, AL | Legal Services to Prevent Foreclsures | $22,000 |
| Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program Montgomery, AL | Legal Services to Prevent Foreclsures | $22,000 |
| Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program Montgomery, AL | Legal Services to Prevent Foreclsures | $22,000 |
| South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program Mobile, AL | Legal Services to Prevent Foreclsures | $22,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $262,874 | $473,900 | $470,886 | — | — | $5,507 |
| 2023 | $248,791 | $377,450 | $769,609 | $88,000 | 4 | $38,951 |
| 2022 | $624,958 | $596,034 | $706,935 | — | — | $15,766 |
| 2021 | $804,220 | $498,203 | $707,185 | — | — | $15,326 |
| 2020 | $963,570 | $818,758 | $733,630 | — | — | $10,417 |
About Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc
Based on IRS filings
Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $263K in total assets. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc is led by Preston Martin, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Preston Martin
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackson Hill
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Perry
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Labella McCallum
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Loveman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Simon
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leesa Booth
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Richie
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Starr Drum
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Denton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Caldwell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Musgrove
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russ Allen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rusty Dorr
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruby Jackson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Grover
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Fann
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Kirby Farris (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Russ Allison (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan McAlister (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Chris Hamer (2023) — Director
- Former: Elena Bauer (2023) — Director
- Former: D. Franklin III (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James Roberts (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Carroll (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathy Collier (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jay Bender (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tiffany Graves (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Julie Schiff (2021) — Director
- Former: Lane Morrison (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc
How large is Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc?
Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc reported $263K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $474K.
What is Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc?
Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $263K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc operate?
Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc's EIN?
Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4270862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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