Cowlitz-Wahkiakum County Legal Aid Program Inc is located in Longview, WA. The organization was established in 1999. 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, Cowlitz-Wahkiakum County Legal Aid Program Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cowlitz-Wahkiakum County Legal Aid Program Inc 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, Cowlitz-Wahkiakum County Legal Aid Program Inc generated $318.8k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $193.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 67.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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COWLITZ WAHKIAKUM LEGAL AID SEEKS TO ASSURE JUSTICE FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN THE CIVIL COURTS. WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO LEGAL HELP FOR PEOPLE WHOSE LIVELIHOOD, FAMILY AND WELLNESS ARE THREATEN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COWLITZ WAHKIAKUM LEGAL AID (CWLA) PROVIDES FREE LEGAL HELP FOR CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES FOR VERY LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN COWLITZ AND WAHKIAKUM COUNTIES. WE DO THIS WORK WITH THE HELP OF NON-ATTORNEY STAFF, VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS, AND CONTRACTED AND STAFF ATTORNEYS. 1. INTAKE/INCREASE IN NEW CASES/SHIFTS IN CASE TYPES: CWLA OPERATED REMOTELY MOST OF THE YEAR (COVID 19) BUT STILL RECEIVED AND RETURNED CALLS FROM POTENTIAL CLIENTS AND PERFORMED INTAKE WITH CLIENTS OVER THE PHONE TO GET THEM STARTED WITH OUR SERVICES. 2. FORMS WORKSHOPS AND ADVICE CLINICS: CWLA WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE (SAFE) IN-PERSON FORMS WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILY LAW AND ALSO LEGAL ADVICE APPOINTMENTS WITH ATTORNEYS IN PERSON, OVER THE PHONE, AND OVER ZOOM DURING 2021 FOR MANY TYPES OF CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES. 3. CASE MANAGEMENT/ REFERRALS TO OTHER HELP/ RESOURCES: CWLA CONTINUED TO OFFER REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS AND DUE TO INCREASED STAFFING LEVELS ALLOWED BY INCREASED FUNDING, WAS ABLE TO UPGRADE THE TIME AND QUALITY OF OUR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alice Millward Co President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Gaynor Co President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Donna Chance Belt Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Keith Lawrence Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Meredith Long Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Mumford Vice President Of Operations | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $4,416 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $314,420 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $318,836 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $318,844 |
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. | $42,150 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $82,249 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,074 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,593 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $861 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,209 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,795 |
Information technology | $308 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,384 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $6,054 |
Insurance | $550 |
All other expenses | $3,645 |
Total functional expenses | $193,726 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200,954 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,693 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $216,647 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,281 |
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 | $4,281 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $112,494 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $99,872 |
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 | $216,647 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Cowlitz-Wahkiakum County Legal Aid Program Inc has recieved totaling $559,854.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Group Health Foumdaiton Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $375,000 |
Legal Foundation Of Washington Seattle, WA | | $160,349 |
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Families First | $24,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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 |