Appalachian School of Law
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$3.2M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
42
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Appalachian School of Law?
Appalachian School of Law is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Mountain States Health Alliance ($925K), The James W and Frances Gibson ($910K), Wellmont Health System ($390K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Appalachian School of Law between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain States Health Alliance | $925,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The James W and Frances Gibson | $910,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Wellmont Health System | $390,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Goff-Street Foundation | $335,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Virginia Law Foundation | $193,000 | 11 | 2020–2025 |
| The McGlothlin Foundation | $127,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Breaks Scout Foundation | $126,651 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| American Electric Power Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Accesslex Institute | $43,333 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Thompson Charitable Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Horizon Foundation Inc | $22,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Pat Tillman Foundation | $11,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Big Sandy Land Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Columbus Phipps Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Virginia College Fund | $9,451 | 1 | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundat | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $312K (2021) to $659K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $602K.
What grants has Appalachian School of Law received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wellmont Health System | Student Community Service Program | $390,000 |
| 2025 | The McGlothlin Foundation | Deficit reduction assistance | $105,000 |
| 2025 | Virginia Law Foundation | THIS GRANT SUPPORTED A MEDICAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LAW SCHOOL AND BALLAD HEALTH ESPECIALLY HELPING THOSE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE AND THE 2025 FLOOD. | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Thompson Charitable Foundation | GENERAL | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Virginia Law Foundation | THIS GRANT SUPPORTS 1ST AND 2ND YEAR LAW STUDENTS WITH FUNDING FOR SUMMER INTERSHIPS TO WORK UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN ATTORNEY IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE SECTOR GAINING REAL WORLD LEGAL EXPERIENCE. | $17,000 |
| 2025 | The Horizon Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,500 |
| 2025 | The Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundat | OPERATIONS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Mountain States Health Alliance | Grant to improve access to healthcare | $260,000 |
| 2024 | Goff-Street Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $160,000 |
| 2024 | The James W and Frances Gibson | ASSIST LAW SCHOOL IN HIRING PROFESSORS, PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND INCREASING BAR PASSAGE, PROGRAMMING AND BUILDING | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Virginia Law Foundation | This grant is for a Medical Legal Partnership with Ballard Health that improves access justice for those with medical and legal issues. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Accesslex Institute | PROGRAM SUPPORT/RESEARCH | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Horizon Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIP | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The James W and Frances Gibson | ASSIST LAW SCHOOL IN HIRING PROFESSORS, PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND INCREASING BAR PASSAGE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Virginia Law Foundation | This grant supports public service internships for first- and second-year law students to help bring to light the importance of public interest and pro bono work. | $8,500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia | VICTOR A. AND LOUISE R. LESTER EDUCATIONAL FUND :: SPRINKLE, MS. FAITH | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Mountain States Health Alliance | Improve Access to Healthcare Program | $260,000 |
| 2023 | Goff-Street Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The James W and Frances Gibson | ASSIST LAW SCHOOL IN HIRING PROFESSORS, PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND INCREASING BAR PASSAGE | $100,000 |
| 2023 | American Electric Power Foundation | MOVING MOUNTAINS: THE CAMPAIGN FOR APPALACHIAN SCH | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Virginia Law Foundation | This Grant was given to fund a Medical Legal Partnership with Ballad Health in order provide free legal services to low income patients. | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The McGlothlin Foundation | Golf tournament to raise funds | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Big Sandy Land Foundation | SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL OF LAW IN GRUNDY | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Virginia College Fund | — | $9,451 |
| 2023 | Virginia Law Foundation | First and second year law student internships bring to light the importance of public service and pro bono work. | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Mountain States Health Alliance | Improve Access to Healthcare Program | $275,000 |
| 2022 | The James W and Frances Gibson | ASSIST LAW SCHOOL IN HIRING PROFESSORS, PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND INCREASING BAR PASSAGE | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Virginia Law Foundation | THIS GRANT WAS GIVEN TO FUND A MEDICAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIP WITH BALLAD HEALTH IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME PATIENTS. | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Virginia Law Foundation | FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIPS BRING TO LIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND PRO BONO WORK. | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Mountain States Health Alliance | Improve Access to Healthcare | $130,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 42 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Appalachian School of Law?
Appalachian School of Law is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Mountain States Health Alliance ($925K), The James W and Frances Gibson ($910K), Wellmont Health System ($390K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Appalachian School of Law between 2020–2025.
Who is Appalachian School of Law's largest funder?
Mountain States Health Alliance is the largest recorded funder of Appalachian School of Law, with $925K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Appalachian School of Law received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Appalachian School of Law across 42 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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