Washington Legal Foundation

Mission

Established in 1977, the Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) shapes public policy and fights activist lawyers, regulators, and intrusive government agencies at the federal and state levels, in the courts and regulatory agencies across the country. WLF has one goal: to defend and promote the principles of freedom and justice. WLF is a unique institution with three essential cornerstone programs: shaping public policy through aggressive litigation and advocacy; publishing timely legal studies; and educating policy-makers and the public through extensive communications outreach. The Foundation has developed into the nation's preeminent center for public interest law, advocating free-enterprise principles, responsible government, property rights, a strong national security and defense, and a balanced civil and criminal justice system.

Washington DC | EIN: 52-1071570
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501(c)(3) organization
2009 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,
Washington DC 20036
https://www.wlf.org/
202-588-0302

Washington Legal Foundation

Mission

Established in 1977, the Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) shapes public policy and fights activist lawyers, regulators, and intrusive government agencies at the federal and state levels, in the courts and regulatory agencies across the country. WLF has one goal: to defend and promote the principles of freedom and justice. WLF is a unique institution with three essential cornerstone programs: shaping public policy through aggressive litigation and advocacy; publishing timely legal studies; and educating policy-makers and the public through extensive communications outreach. The Foundation has developed into the nation's preeminent center for public interest law, advocating free-enterprise principles, responsible government, property rights, a strong national security and defense, and a balanced civil and criminal justice system.

Washington DC | EIN: 52-1071570
Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
2009 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,
Washington DC 20036
https://www.wlf.org/
202-588-0302

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
SCORE100%

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.

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100%
Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.

100%
No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%
Financial Statements:Yes
0%
Audit Oversight Committee:No
100%
No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%
Records Retention Policy:Yes
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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No
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