1. a) An agency of the United States, the State of Illinois, or a unit of local government that provides legal advocacy, legal assistance, or legal services to victims of domestic violence.

2. b) A private, nonprofit entity that provides legal advocacy, legal assistance, or legal services to victims of domestic violence, if it:

   1. 1) has a tax exempt ruling from the Internal Revenue Service under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 USC 501(c)(3)); and
   2. 2) is compliant with the Charitable Trust Act [760 ILCS 55] and the Solicitations for Charity Act [225 ILCS 460] or is exempt from these Acts.

The following types of agencies may apply for funding from the Domestic Violence Fund:

(Source: Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 14733, effective September 20, 2012)