Organization that receives a substantial portion of its support from a government agency or the public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF Foundation Code: 15) Atlantic Legal regularly publishes articles dealing with legal issues of public interest: for example, insufficient judicial compensation and its impact on the New York economy, the need to restructure New York`s judicial system, and to correct weaknesses in law school programs. [18] THE ASLF has been involved in a wide range of projects dealing with environmental protection and responsibility, urban revitalization through green design, public health, water resources, and large-scale joint efforts to address various complex urban environmental issues. We see ourselves as facilitators of collective impact, as our management expertise enables efficient and effective coordinated efforts between the different community actors and stakeholders we work with. Our proposed projects have received funding and contracts from a range of sources ranging from citizen groups and private foundations to governments at all levels, and we have successfully completed complex projects at local, national and international levels, working with a wide range of clients and partners. The Atlantic Legal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation that relies on grants from corporations, private foundations, law firms, and individuals. [19] In Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, a landmark Supreme Court decision that set the standards of evidence for expert testimony, specifically cited the court`s majority opinion from the foundation`s Amicus Curiae letter as part of its analysis. [8] [9] Other important Supreme Court cases where Atlantic Legal`s legal briefs influenced the outcome include Joiner v. General Electric and Kumho Tire Co. v. The Foundation frequently files amicus curiae briefs in high-profile court cases before state supreme courts, federal district courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
[2] This graph shows the trend in revenues and expenses in recent years for this organization, as shown on its IRS Form 990. Atlantic States Legal Foundation Inc. is currently not eligible for a Leadership and Adaptability score because we have not received their responses to the L&A survey. Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative score, only that the organization has not yet submitted data for evaluation. The following are some important data points from the exempt organization`s Enterprise Master File (BMF) for that organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS Atlantic States Legal Foundation Inc. website cannot currently be evaluated by our Encompass Rating Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible but we have not yet received any data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily dependent on contributions from individual donors. Atlantic Legal`s Solid Science program advocates for the admissibility of corroborated medical and expert testimony in toxic offenses, product liability, and other types of litigation. Atlantic Legal questions the admissibility of “junk science” in the courtroom and has been recognized as “a leader in the courts` emphasis on the need for rigorous review of scientific and other expert testimony.” [3] The Foundation has written Amicus memoirs on behalf of eminent scientists and academics, including two dozen Nobel laureates. [8] By exposing dubious scientific methods, the Foundation has “successfully challenged falsified theories of medical causality” in cases of toxic offences related to asbestos and other hazardous substances.
[3] An audit, review or compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are evaluated based on their total revenues: Much of the Foundation`s recent efforts in the field of solid science have been to challenge the theory that exposure to a single asbestos fiber could be a “major cause” of mesothelioma, efforts that have been rewarded with positive rulings in several state courts. [7] Form 990 is a document that nonprofits file with the IRS each year. We use the financial and accountability data it contains to create Encompass ratings. Click here to view that organization`s Forms 990 on the IRS website (if applicable). They are faster than our site! Give the page a little more time to complete the load and try your donation again. Atlantic Legal has challenged class action lawsuits against companies that may have had an abuse of process. [12] These include Ruben v. Honeywell International and Wal-Mart v. Dukes,[13] where Atlantic Legal filed briefs in support of Honeywell and Wal-Mart to ensure that courts use due process to adjudicate cases, including respect for due process rights.
[12] The program cost ratio is determined by program expenditures divided by total expenditures (average of the last three 990 years). This measure reflects the percentage of its total expenditures that a charity spends on the programs and services for which it exists. The donation basket has some problems. If you would like to make a donation, please refresh the page. If the problem persists, please contact us. Cart ID: Unassigned Atlantic States Legal Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization with a standard IRS year of 1983, and donations are tax deductible. Charity Navigator is looking for at least 3 board members, more than 50% of whom are identified as self-employed (unpaid).
The foundation has also evaluated and proposed reforms to New York`s charter renewal procedures, advising many charter schools that have faced challenges from those who are reluctant to change the educational status quo. [16] [17] The Foundation`s Corporate Governance Program was created to oppose intrusive corporate regulation and to promote corporate governance. Atlantic Legal believes that “corporate responsibility is best ensured by the personal choices of clients and investors, not by inefficient regulators or activist courts.” [11] Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code (BMF Activity Code: 994).