Willamette Valley Law Project is located in Woodburn, OR. The organization was established in 1979. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Willamette Valley Law 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 06/2022, Willamette Valley Law Project generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 58.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Willamette Valley Law Project has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $173,365. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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RESEARCH AND EDUCATION REGARDING ISSUES AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING LOW-INCOME PERSON WORKING IN AGRICULTURE AND RELATED SECTORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ON FARMWORKER LABOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS CONCERNING FEDERAL OR STATE STATUTORY RIGHTS AND GUARANTEES AFFORDED OR DENIED TO AGRICULTURAL WORKERS IN THE AREAS OF WAGES, WORKING CONDITIONS, EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS, ORGANIZATION AND FREE ASSEMBLY AND EXPRESSION, AS WELL AS GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES IN ENFORCING THESE RIGHTS AND GUARANTEES. THIS INCLUDES CONDUCTING RESEARCH, DRAFTING ALTERNATIVE STATUTORY LANGUAGE, SURVERY AWARENESS AND INTEREST IN LABOR RIGHTS, PRESENT INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS ON FARM LABOR RIGHTS, SURVEY FARMWORKERS TO DOCUMENT CONDITIONS, ASSEMBLE DOCUMENTATION AND DATE ON CHEMICALS USED IN OREGON, DOCUMENT INSTANCES OF CHEMICAL EXPOSURE, SURVEY AWARENESS OF AND INTEREST IN PESTICIDE ISSUES, PRESENT INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS ON PESTICIDE ISSUES, IDENTIFY AND ENLIST PARTICIPATION OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN ADDRESSING PESTICIDE EXPOSURE, AND IDENTIFY AND PURSUE APPROPRIATE COURSES OF ACTION TO LIMIT OR ELIMINATE DAMAGE TO HUMANS OR THE ENVIRONMENT CAUSED BY AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS.ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ON IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS, COMMUNITY BASED MASS COMMUNICATION (EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR REACHING A LARGER AUDIENCE) AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS AND SERVICE PROJECTS.
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ON FARMWORKER LABOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS CONCERNING FEDERAL OR STATE STATUTORY RIGHTS AND GUARANTEES AFFORDED OR DENIED TO AGRICULTURAL WORKERS IN THE AREAS OF WAGES, WORKING CONDITIONS, EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS, ORGANIZATION AND FREE ASSEMBLY AND EXPRESSION, AS WELL AS GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES IN ENFORCING THESE RIGHTS AND GUARANTEES. THIS INCLUDES CONDUCTING RESEARCH, DRAFTING ALTERNATIVE STATUTORY LANGUAGE, SURVERY AWARENESS AND INTEREST IN LABOR RIGHTS, PRESENT INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS ON FARM LABOR RIGHTS, SURVEY FARMWORKERS TO DOCUMENT CONDITIONS, ASSEMBLE DOCUMENTATION AND DATE ON CHEMICALS USED IN OREGON, DOCUMENT INSTANCES OF CHEMICAL EXPOSURE, SURVEY AWARENESS OF AND INTEREST IN PESTICIDE ISSUES, PRESENT INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS ON PESTICIDE ISSUES, IDENTIFY AND ENLIST PARTICIPATION OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN ADDRESSING PESTICIDE EXPOSURE, AND IDENTIFY AND PURSUE APPROPRIATE COURSES OF ACTION TO LIMIT OR ELIMINATE DAMAGE TO HUMANS OR THE ENVIRONMENT CAUSED BY AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS.ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ON IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS, COMMUNITY BASED MASS COMMUNICATION (EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR REACHING A LARGER AUDIENCE) AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS AND SERVICE PROJECTS.
GENERAL SUPPORT AND GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY AND PROMOTE MORE PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH COLLABORATION.
GENERAL SUPPORT AND GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY AND PROMOTE MORE PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH COLLABORATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jaime Arredondo Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Reyna Lopez President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marina Espinoza Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Theresa Wright Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jeremy Sarrant Secretary-Treasurer | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Larry Kleinman Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $1,113,611 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,113,611 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $79,446 |
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 | $1,193,057 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $70,220 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $250 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,455 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,911,464 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $872 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,567 |
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 | $24,240 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,064,068 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,274,327 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $11,500 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $424,331 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,000 |
Total assets | $1,715,158 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,715,158 |
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 | $1,715,158 |
Over the last fiscal year, Willamette Valley Law Project has awarded $59,937 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CENTRO DE SERVICIOS PARA CAMPESINOS PURPOSE: GENERAL & PROJECT SUPPORT | $27,720 |
SALEM KEIZER COALITION FOR EQ PURPOSE: GENERAL & PROJECT SUPPORT | $8,344 |
CAPACES LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PURPOSE: GENERAL & PROJECT SUPPORT | $7,373 |
LATINO NETWORK PURPOSE: GENERAL & PROJECT SUPPORT | $16,500 |