Washington Defender Association

Organization Overview

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.

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christie Hedman
Executive Director
$110,430
Paul Kelley
President
$0
Rachel Cortez
President Elect
$0
Kendra Lotstein
Vice President East
$0
Harry Gasnick
Vice President West
$0
Matt Harget
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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$5,351,094
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$5,459,358
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$2,787,614
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$2,318,151
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$4,209,293
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$2,476,244
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$2,482,065
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$2,438,857
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$2,365,143
Eastside Legal Assistance Program
Bellevue, WA
$2,443,467
Bend Attorney Group
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$2,032,017
Elkhorn Defenders
Canyon City, OR
$2,100,989
Communities Rise
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$1,665,197
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$3,101,511
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$1,889,184

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