Spokane County Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program is located in Spokane, WA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spokane County Bar Volunteer Lawyers 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, Spokane County Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program generated $513.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $417.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.2% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE PRO-BONO LEGAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO THE LOW INCOME MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE VLP IS TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS VARIOUS LEGAL SEMINARS, CLINICS, AND LEGAL FORMS. DURING THE YEARS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020, OVER 1029 AND 750 HOURS, RESPECTIVELY, WERE DONATED BY LEGAL PROFESSIONALS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND OTHER LEGAL SERVICES TO OVER 1000 PEOPLE. LAW STUDENTS AND PARALEGAL STUDENTS ALSO CONTRIBUTED OVER 100 HOURS WITH MORE THAN 15 VOLUNTEERS DURING THE YEAR. PRO-BONO LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE ATTORNEYS ALONE ARE ESTIMATED AT A VALUE OF OVER $308,000 IN FREE LEGAL SERVICES FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS (WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE REVENUES AND EXPENSES OF THE TAX RETURN). THE VALUE OF THE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY PARA-PROFESSIONALS, LAW STUDENTS, AND OTHERS HAS NOT BEEN VALUED.
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Emily K Arneson President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicholas Pontarolo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kenneth R Zigler President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Darren Digiacinto Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Catherine Kardong Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Adam Mcgerty Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $455,791 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $455,791 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $35,655 |
Investment income | $8 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $21,579 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $513,033 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $176,730 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,669 |
Payroll taxes | $13,988 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $168,232 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,659 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,386 |
Information technology | $510 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,120 |
Travel | $490 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $337 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $639 |
Insurance | $2,823 |
All other expenses | $2,625 |
Total functional expenses | $417,337 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $195,835 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $81,364 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,646 |
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 | $3,650 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $472 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $285,967 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,560 |
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 | $3,560 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $282,407 |
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 | $285,967 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Spokane County Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program has recieved totaling $431,846.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Legal Foundation Of Washington Seattle, WA | | $431,846 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Public Defender Association Seattle, WA | $13,410,150 | $31,692,151 |
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 |