Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (T99) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs generated $7.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROTECT, THROUGH LITIGATION AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION, THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN SUBJECT TO DISCRIMINATION AND POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WLC ENGAGES IN LITIGATION, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, CLIENT COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS RACIAL AND OTHER FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION. THE COMMITTEE WORKS ON MATTERS THAT AFFECT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND THE SURROUNDING REGION AND ON CASES OUTSIDE OF THE REGION THAT MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON LOCAL RESIDENTS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH THE PRIVATE BAR TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF OUR STAFF AND RELY HEAVILY ON FIRM PRO BONO PARTNERS. OUR PROJECT PRIORITIES INCLUDE:(1) CREATING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ECONOMIC STABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; PEOPLE OF COLOR, WOMEN, CHILDREN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY FORCED TO LIVE IN POVERTY. THE INEQUITIES IN THE SOCIAL AND LEGAL SYSTEMS HAVE CREATED CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH SOCIAL MOBILITY IS EXTREMELY LIMITED AND THE GAP BETWEEN RICH AND POOR IS EXPANDING. INEQUALITY AND IMMOBILITY IS SIGNIFICANTLY WORSE IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. POVERTY HAS BECOME AS MUCH AN INHERITANCE AS WEALTH. WORK HAS BECOME A KEY ELEMENT OF REDUCING POVERTY SINCE WELFARE "REFORM," MAKING ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT, FAIR WAGES AND STABILITY IN WORK CRITICAL.(2) CHALLENGING THE CONDITIONS THAT FORCE RACIAL AND ECONOMIC SEGREGATION AND THAT LIMIT OPTIONS FOR SAFE, DECENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING BASED ON RACE AND NATIONAL ORIGIN; HOUSING SEGREGATION IS ITSELF INHERENTLY UNEQUAL AND CONTRIBUTES TO DIMINISHED OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, WORK AND RECREATION. RACIAL SEGREGATION IN HOUSING IS INCREASING IN THE DISTRICT AND THE REGION DRIVEN BY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE EFFECTS OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM AND OTHER STRUCTURAL AND ECONOMIC FACTORS. THE FORCES OF SEGREGATION IN THE DISTRICT HAVE DEPRIVED LOW INCOME AND MANY COMMUNITIES OF COLOR ACCESS TO SAFE, DECENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.(3) REDUCING BARRIERS TO PUBLIC SERVICES AND PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS; THE ABILITY TO ACCESS PUBLIC SERVICES OR PARTICIPATE IN THE ECONOMY ARE ESSENTIAL TO BE FULL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, DISABILITY OR LANGUAGE SHOULD BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION IN CIVIC PARTICIPATION, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT.(4) CREATING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EDUCATION; ONE OF THE GREAT UNFINISHED PROJECTS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IS ADDRESSING INEQUALITY IN EDUCATION. SCHOOLS ARE INCREASINGLY SEGREGATED, SEPARATE AND UNEQUAL. CHILDREN OF COLOR, WITH DISABILITIES AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ARE MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY DENIED THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE AND ACHIEVE THEIR ASPIRATIONS. EDUCATION REFORM IN THE DISTRICT AND IN THE REGION, HAS HAD SOME EFFECT, BUT IT IS LIMITED.(5) REDUCING THE IMPACT OF AN UNFAIR CRIMINAL SYSTEM; THE CRIMINAL SYSTEM IS A PRIME DRIVER OF INEQUALITY. WORK TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES WILL INCLUDE:(A) A CONTINUED STRONG EMPHASIS ON ADDRESSING CONDITIONS OF INCARCERATION. PERSONS CONFINED TO PRISONS, JAILS, IMMIGRATION DETENTION AND OTHER CRIMINAL SYSTEM INSTITUTIONS ARE CONFRONTED WITH A UNIQUE AND PARTICULARLY CRUEL FORM OF STATE POWER. AS LONG AS MASS INCARCERATION IS A FACT, THE NEED FOR PRISONERS RIGHTS ADVOCACY WILL BE ESSENTIAL.(B) STRATEGIES TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY AND DISCRIMINATORY CONTACT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THAT REDUCES THE EFFECTS OF SUCH CONTACT. RACE BIAS IS DEEPLY IMBEDDED IN EACH CRIMINAL SYSTEM COMPONENT, INCLUDING THE WRITING OF LAWS, POLICE, PROSECUTORS, COURTS, PRISONS AND THE EFFECTS OF COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES. THESE EFFECTS ARE SIGNIFICANT WHETHER THEY RESULT IN LONG-TERM INCARCERATION, CRUSHING COURT IMPOSED FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (DEBTORS PRISONS) OR BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION OR HOUSING AFTER A PERIOD OF INCARCERATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jonathan Smith Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $189,571 |
Gregg Kelley Director, Dev. & Comm. | 40 | $157,025 | |
Kaitlin Banner Deputy Legal Director | 40 | $154,908 | |
Jacqueline Kutnik-Bauder Deputy Legal Director | 40 | $151,099 | |
Rochelle Jones CFO | Officer | 40 | $115,509 |
Kent Withycombe Director, Public Education | 40 | $107,720 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,012,330 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $540,120 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,114,341 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,666,791 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,485,845 |
Investment income | $4,373 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$58,251 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,098,758 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $344,479 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,667 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,125,814 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $82,075 |
Other employee benefits | $244,278 |
Payroll taxes | $178,985 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $87,347 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $85,625 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $5,219 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $595,378 |
Travel | $1,405 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,458 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $166,227 |
Insurance | $41,968 |
All other expenses | $55,893 |
Total functional expenses | $4,179,092 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $833,191 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,271,854 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,517,746 |
Accounts receivable, net | $53,574 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $176,160 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $974,933 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $110,642 |
Total assets | $6,938,100 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $268,887 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $49,375 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,552,735 |
Total liabilities | $1,870,997 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,099,085 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $968,018 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,938,100 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs has recieved totaling $330,889.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Morris And Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE | $72,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $66,250 |
American Arbitration Association- International Centre For Dispute New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, CONDUCT ASSOCIATED WITH A MENTAL HEALTH OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY BECOMES CRIMINALIZED. THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT OUR CONTINUED WORK TO CREATE POLICY CHANGES THAT ENSURE THAT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ARE SERVED RATHER THAN PUNISHED. | $50,000 |
Sidley Austin Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,000 |
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Morrison & Foerster Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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International Planned Parenthood Federation - Worldwide Inc Washington, DC | $12,892,390 | $8,172,775 |
International Initiative For Impact Evaluation Inc Washington, DC | $36,732,624 | $4,478,166 |
Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs Washington, DC | $6,938,100 | $7,098,758 |
Adira Foundation Richmond, VA | $46,085 | $190,912 |
Tudor Place Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $3,166,856 | $2,256,203 |
The Beirne Carter Foundation Richmond, VA | $25,189,504 | $3,003,577 |
Nada Foundation Tysons, VA | $20,736,330 | $5,973,378 |
National Taxpayers Union Foundation Washington, DC | $4,764,354 | $2,191,113 |
Center For Energy Workforcedevelopment Washington, DC | $1,886,153 | $1,954,932 |
The Trinity Forum Inc Washington, DC | $1,238,324 | $1,555,355 |
Bay Area Center For Independent Living Inc Salisbury, MD | $2,049,220 | $1,537,064 |
Gemach Chessed Inc Baltimore, MD | $65,739 | $1,085,017 |