Northwest Justice Project is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1995. 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 12/2023, Northwest Justice Project employed 387 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Justice Project 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 12/2023, Northwest Justice Project generated $55.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $47.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMBATTING INJUSTICE, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND PROTECTING HUMAN DIGNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NJP PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH DIRECT REPRESENTATION, ADVICE, REFERRAL, SELF-HELP MATERIALS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. IN 2023, NJP WORKED ON APPROXIMATELY 12,888 CASES ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE THROUGH TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE, 13 FIELD OFFICES AND 7 SATELLITE OFFICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sean Waite President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Toni Hood Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carolyn Estrada Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Natasha Hill Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert J Ault Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Danielle Bargala Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Ic Usa No 8 Prop Partnership Lease Payments | 12/30/23 | $1,027,262 |
Living With Conviction Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $422,407 |
Skotdal Brothers Llc Lease Payments | 12/30/23 | $170,120 |
Northwest Health Law Advocates Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $146,501 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $47,044,651 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,181,403 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $55,226,054 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $212,722 |
Investment income | $329,552 |
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 | $55,768,328 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,481,523 |
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. | $348,352 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $348,352 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $28,707,451 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,090,058 |
Other employee benefits | $4,664,462 |
Payroll taxes | $2,434,218 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $568,908 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $65,090 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $367,166 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $421,857 |
Information technology | $276,214 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,798,811 |
Travel | $271,185 |
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 | $80,442 |
Insurance | $136,480 |
All other expenses | $859,386 |
Total functional expenses | $47,936,053 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,610,891 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,699,402 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $6,266,249 |
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 | $16,564 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,708,731 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $10,151,868 |
Total assets | $36,453,705 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,635,071 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $5,140,308 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $273,779 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,041,139 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $10,172,175 |
Total liabilities | $22,262,472 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,338,761 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,852,472 |
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 | $36,453,705 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Northwest Justice Project Seattle, WA | $36,453,705 | $55,768,328 |
Oregon Law Center Portland, OR | $8,534,053 | $14,380,967 |
Alaska Legal Services Corporation Anchorage, AK | $4,306,518 | $6,212,854 |
Idaho Legal Aid Services Inc Boise, ID | $2,795,273 | $4,500,602 |
Oregon Consumer Justice Portland, OR | $5,109,679 | $7,116,411 |
Willamette Valley Law Project Woodburn, OR | $1,715,158 | $1,193,057 |
Dispute Resolution Center Of Thurston County Olympia, WA | $559,422 | $1,442,323 |
Oregon Crime Victims Law Center Portland, OR | $2,134,837 | $1,256,855 |
Environmental Defender Law Center Seattle, WA | $863,018 | $643,111 |
Law Of The Wild Seattle, WA | $149,548 | $52,608 |
Sea Shepherd Legal Seattle, WA | $10,004 | $0 |
Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center Port Angeles, WA | $112,976 | $236,908 |
Washington Forest Law Center Seattle, WA | $75,813 | $231,048 |
Citizen Action Defense Fund Tumwater, WA | $15,495 | $0 |
Washington State Agricultural Legal Foundation Elma, WA | $10,690 | $0 |