Washington Defender Association is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Washington Defender Association employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Defender Association 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 06/2022, Washington Defender Association generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 3 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND RESOURCE ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC DEFENSE PRACTITIONERS IN WASHINGTON STATE, INCLUDING SPECIAL FOCUS WITHIN THE AREAS OF MISDEMEANOR, FELONY AND NONCITIZEN REPRESENTATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANTS FROM WASHINGTON STATE AND MEMBERSHIP DUES TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND RESOURCE ASSISTANCE TO WASHINGTON STATE PUBLIC DEFENDERS; PROVIDED 810 CASE CONSULTATIONS ON FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR RELATED CASES; PROVIDED CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS AND PUBLIC DEFENSE RELATED TRAINING TO PUBLIC DEFENSE PRACTITIONERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE VIA WEBINARS. 22 TRAININGS HELD FOR 37.75 TOTAL TRAINING HOURS AND 1850 ATTENDEES. PUBLISHED WEEKLY E-UPDATE, MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND QUARTERLY MAGAZINE WITH A CIRCULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1500; PRODUCED OVER 73 PUBLICATIONS, FACILITATED 19 PRACTICE AREA LISTSERVS WITH COMBINED 3795 SUBSCRIPTIONS.
REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE STATE LEGISLATURE RELATED TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION OF PEOPLE ACCUSED OF CRIMES.
GRANTS FROM WASHINGTON STATE, PRIVATE PARTNERS, AND MEMBERSHIP DUES TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND RESOURCE ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC DEFENDERS ON IMMIGRATION RELATED CRIMINAL CASES: PROVIDED 2519 CASE CONSULTATIONS; PRODUCED OVER 15 ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS; FACILITATED 2 IMMIGRATION LISTSERVS WITH 282 SUBSCRIBERS.
PROVIDED TRAINING AND RESOURCE ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC DEFENDERS REPRESENTING INCARCERATED PARENTS. PROVIDED 182 CASE CONSULTATIONS; PROVIDED TRAINING TO PUBLIC DEFENDERS AND OTHER LEGAL SYSTEM STAKEHOLDERS, ACTED AS AMICUS IN 2 CASES; PROVIDED LEGAL INFORMATION AT THE WASHINGTON CORRECTIONS CENTER FOR WOMEN ON A MONTHLY BASIS; PARTICIPATED IN WORKGROUPS PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR INCARCERATED PARENTS; CREATED OVER 27 BRIEFS AND PUBLICATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christie Hedman Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $110,430 |
Paul Kelley President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rachel Cortez President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kendra Lotstein Vice President East | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Harry Gasnick Vice President West | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Harget Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $255,697 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,328,179 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $426 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,584,302 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $229 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,100 |
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 | $1,589,005 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $664 |
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. | $133,084 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,411 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $805,485 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,276 |
Other employee benefits | $78,271 |
Payroll taxes | $77,244 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,376 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $38,976 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $64,741 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $46,259 |
Information technology | $16,503 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $106,468 |
Travel | $2,893 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,628 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,420 |
Insurance | $5,761 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,428,049 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,278 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $119,825 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $474,890 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,606 |
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 | $34,182 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,124 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $805,905 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,507 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $114,113 |
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 | $61,638 |
Total liabilities | $195,258 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $610,647 |
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 | $805,905 |