Water Protector Legal Collective
- Assets
- $284.0k
- Revenue
- $869.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Founding
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 81-4180619
Organization Overview
Water Protector Legal Collective is located in Albuquerque, NM. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 11/2022, Water Protector Legal Collective employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Water Protector Legal Collective 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 09/2023, Water Protector Legal Collective generated $869.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $605.4k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WATER PROTECTOR LEGAL COLLECTIVE IS AN INDIGENOUS-LED LEGAL NONPROFIT THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND ORIGINAL NATIONS, THE EARTH, AND CLIMATE JUSTICE MOVEMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WPLC INITIALLY SERVED AS THE ON-THE-GROUND LEGAL TEAM FOR THE INDIGENOUS- LED RESISTANCE TO THE DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINA (DAPL) AT STANDING ROCK, NORTH DAKOTA. SINCE THAT TIME WE HAVE PROVIDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN CRIMINAL AND CIVIL CASES, LEGAL EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO THE WATER PROTECTOR MOVEMENT UTLITIZING STAFF AND VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICE WORKERS AND ATTORNEYS ALL OVER TURTLE ISLAND. OUR CRIMINAL DEFENSE PROGRAM WORK INCLUDES LEGAL EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, JAIL SUPPORT, CASE COORDINATION AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION. OUR CIVIL RIGHT PROGRAM WORK INCLUDES EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, OUTREACH AND CIVIL LEGAL REPESENTATION TO THOSE HARMED OR AT RISK OF HARM BY EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE AND OTHER MISCONDUCT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PRIVATE MILITARY CONTRACTORS AND IN DEFENSE OF INDIGENOUS SOVEREIGNTY AND SACRED SITES. WPLC ALSO ENGAGES WITH INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS MECHANISMS ON BEHALF OF INDIGENOUS HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS.
WPLCS FOUNDING MISSION WAS TO SERVE AS THE ON-THE-GROUND LEGAL TEAM FOR THEINDIGENOUS-LED RESISTANCE TO THE DAKOTAACCESS PIPELINE (DAPL) AT STANDING ROCKWHERE WE PROVIDED LEGAL SUPPORT FOR WATERPROTECTORS IN OVER 800+ CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES IN NORTH DAKOTA. SINCE THAT TIME, WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ON FRONTLINE LEGAL STRUGGLES TO HONOR THE EARTH AND PROTECT THE SACRED, THROUGH DIRECT REPRESENTATION IN BOTH CIVIL LITIGATION AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES; THROUGH ONGOING, LONG-TERM ACCOMPANIMENT AND LEGAL ADVOCACY; AND COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION AND KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS TRAINING IN DIRECT RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY NEEDS. WPLC ALSO ENGAGES IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS MECHANISMS ON BEHALF OF INDIGENOUS HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
King Downing Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pat Handlin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Lederman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Nazune Menka Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Carolina Ramos Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Juliana Repp President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $123,469 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $869,155 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,669 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $869,155 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,321 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $869,155 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $281,970 |
| 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. | $206,910 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,943 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $204,242 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,473 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,905 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,056 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,954 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,350 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,714 |
| Information technology | $17,084 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,178 |
| Travel | $36,556 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,179 |
| Interest | $178 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,565 |
| Insurance | $5,426 |
| All other expenses | $570 |
| Total functional expenses | $605,406 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $276,885 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $5,975 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,104 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $283,964 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,867 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $10,867 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $273,097 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $283,964 |