Northwest Justice Project
- Assets
- $11.7m
- Revenue
- $42.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 408
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 10/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-1687791
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Northwest Justice Project employed 408 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 12/2021, Northwest Justice Project generated $42.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $42.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.1% 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
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 2021, NJP WORKED ON APPROXIMATELY 11,700 CASES ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE THROUGH TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE, 13 FIELD OFFICES AND 8 SATELLITE OFFICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cesar Torres Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $168,637 |
John Purbaugh Managing Attorney | 35 | $146,373 | |
Steve Pelletier Director Of Finance | Officer | 35 | $142,519 |
Keith Howard Managing Attorney | 35 | $140,938 | |
Hickory Gateless Deputy Director | 35 | $136,192 | |
Kelly Owen Managing Attorney | 35 | $133,968 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Crisis Clinic Screening And Intake | 12/30/21 | $200,000 |
Nw Health Law Advocates Legal Consultant | 12/30/21 | $122,450 |
Ps Technologies Inc Web Hosting | 12/30/21 | $117,884 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $40,096,260 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,964,805 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $42,061,065 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $250,541 |
| Investment income | $658 |
| 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 | $42,312,264 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,868,207 |
| 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. | $311,156 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $311,156 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $24,961,441 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $962,880 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,350,432 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,094,246 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $129,674 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,003 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $874,866 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $389,770 |
| Information technology | $390,602 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,325,171 |
| Travel | $102,156 |
| 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 | $74,407 |
| Insurance | $64,999 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $42,380,096 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,448,014 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,415,342 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,482,929 |
| 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 | $19,862 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $293,537 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $84,181 |
| Total assets | $11,743,865 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,180,339 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,556,483 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $195,688 |
| 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 | $89,368 |
| Total liabilities | $6,021,878 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,223,483 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,498,504 |
| 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 | $11,743,865 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Northwest Justice Project has recieved totaling $742,064.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Legal Foundation Of Washington Seattle, WA | | $300,000 |
Providence Health & Services Washington Renton, WA PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $156,650 |
Group Health Foumdaiton Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Osborne Family Foundation Redmond, WA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL PROGRAMS. | $60,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR RISE | $30,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,568 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Northwest Justice Project Seattle, WA | $11,743,865 | $42,312,264 |
Oregon Law Center Portland, OR | $5,701,051 | $11,367,572 |
Alaska Legal Services Corporation Anchorage, AK | $3,681,669 | $5,975,114 |
Oregon Consumer Justice Portland, OR | $3,602,275 | $5,004,140 |
Idaho Legal Aid Services Inc Boise, ID | $2,538,716 | $3,669,562 |
Oregon Crime Victims Law Center Portland, OR | $2,210,857 | $1,893,405 |
Dispute Resolution Center Of Thurston County Olympia, WA | $272,909 | $815,187 |
Sea Shepherd Legal Seattle, WA | $599,083 | $995,146 |
Environmental Defender Law Center Seattle, WA | $790,805 | $522,240 |
Washington Forest Law Center Seattle, WA | $16,579 | $300,010 |
Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center Port Angeles, WA | $90,601 | $0 |
Washington State Agricultural Legal Foundation Elma, WA | $12,976 | $18,500 |