Eastside Legal Assistance Program is located in Bellevue, WA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 12/2021, Eastside Legal Assistance Program employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eastside Legal Assistance Program 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, Eastside Legal Assistance Program generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.3% per year over the past 6 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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THE EASTSIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ELAP) PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, NO-COST CIVIL LEGAL AID TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF EAST, NORTHEAST, AND SOUTHEAST KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. WE ALSO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL AID TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGHOUT ALL OF KING COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ELAP'S CIVIL LEGAL AID PROGRAMS PROVIDES A COMBINATION OF SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR FREE TO HELP PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS NAVIGATE THE COMPLICATED AND CONFUSING JUSTICE SYSTEM. CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES ARE NON-CRIMINAL PROBLEMS THAT PEOPLE FACE. COMMON CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS INCLUDE FAMILY SAFETY ISSUES (SUCH AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ASYLUM OR IMMIGRATION), HEALTHCARE ISSUES (SUCH AS ACCESS TO CARE, MEDICAL BILLS), HOUSING ISSUES (SUCH AS EVICTION, DISCRIMINATION, FORECLOSURE) AND GENERAL ASSISTANCE (SUCH AS ACCESS TO VETERAN'S, SOCIAL SECURITY OR DISABILITY BENEFITS).
CLINICS, WORKSHOPS, AND LECTURES - ELAP OPERATES LEGAL CLINICS STAFFED BY INTAKE AND ATTORNEY VOLUNTEERS. CLIENTS RECEIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR FREE LEGAL ADVICE AND CONSULTATION ON THEIR CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM -CREATES COLLABORATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARTNERS IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY, SERVICE PROVIDERS, SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM HELPS INFORM AND EDUCATE THE TARGETED AUDIENCE ON HOW CIVIL LEGAL AID CAN SUPPORT THEIR EFFORT TO ADDRESS ISSUES AND CHALLENGES THAT ADVERSELY IMPACT THEIR LIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gerald Kroon Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $81,452 |
Catherine Gannon President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Sakaguchi Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Menser Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Neeta Saran Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matt Loftin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $147,236 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,385,568 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $146,285 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,679,089 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $230 |
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 | $1,679,319 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $81,452 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,861 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,083,406 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,070 |
Other employee benefits | $82,120 |
Payroll taxes | $103,356 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $138,079 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $51,669 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $49,742 |
Information technology | $13,895 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $78,102 |
Travel | $3,043 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,765 |
Insurance | $6,768 |
All other expenses | $48,733 |
Total functional expenses | $1,893,105 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $172,351 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $159,520 |
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 | $2,849 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,146 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,887 |
Total assets | $347,753 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $161,850 |
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 | $74,784 |
Total liabilities | $236,634 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $111,119 |
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 | $347,753 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Eastside Legal Assistance Program has recieved totaling $541,356.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Legal Foundation Of Washington Seattle, WA | | $349,716 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE BREAKFAST FOR JUSTICE; TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; EAST KING COUNTY COMMUNITY FUND 2021; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS | $55,800 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $38,966 |
Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation Redmond, WA PURPOSE: BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT, IMMIGRANT LEGAL DEFENSE, AND EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $31,500 |
Cedarmere Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FUNDING TO INCREASE CAPACITY AND EMERGENCY COVID FUNDING | $20,000 |
Perkins Coie Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: 2021 ANNUAL BREAKFAST FOR JUSTICE (VIRTUAL EVENT), 2021 TOAST TO OUR TROOPS (VIRTUAL EVENT) | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc Portland, OR | $8,044,816 | $18,356,669 |
Snohomish County Public Defenders Association Everett, WA | $4,595,685 | $16,763,423 |
Legal Aid Services Of Oregon Portland, OR | $5,624,652 | $10,643,367 |
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Renton, WA | $5,090,498 | $7,202,280 |
Federal Defender Services Of Idaho Inc Boise, ID | $1,097,638 | $6,429,502 |
Columbia Legal Services Seattle, WA | $5,105,154 | $5,423,649 |
Southern Oregon Public Defender Inc Medford, OR | $4,257,833 | $5,865,515 |
Clackamas Indigent Defense Corporation Oregon City, OR | $325,657 | $5,300,040 |
Public Defender Services Of Lane County Inc Eugene, OR | $2,910,521 | $4,968,329 |
Marion County Association Of Defenders Limited Salem, OR | $1,963,954 | $4,526,358 |
Deschutes Defenders Inc Bend, OR | $1,955,325 | $3,885,825 |
Washington Appellate Project Seattle, WA | $980,202 | $2,612,481 |