Civic Intelligence

Endowment for Equal Justice

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 91-2090855

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Jul 20, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.C4EJ.ORG
1325 Fourth Ave No 1335Seattle, WA 98101-2509

(206) 623-5261

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

6th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

7th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

90th percentile

46%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

12th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 12% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

35th percentile

-1.6%

Faster asset growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-70%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets6th percentile

Assets

Flat

$14,625,220

Flat from 2015

Net Assets

Flat

$14,617,064

Flat from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$8,156

Flat from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue7th percentileNet Margin90th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$1,296,203

Flat from 2015

Expenses

Flat

$701,686

Flat from 2015

Net Income

Flat

$594,517

Flat from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth35th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $5,548,075Liabilities 2010: $64,952Net Assets 2010: $5,483,1232010Assets 2011: $5,682,510Liabilities 2011: $64,201Net Assets 2011: $5,618,3092011Assets 2012: $6,341,765Liabilities 2012: $72,650Net Assets 2012: $6,269,1152012Assets 2013: $11,311,552Liabilities 2013: $24,912Net Assets 2013: $11,286,6402013Assets 2014: $14,869,073Liabilities 2014: $6,141Net Assets 2014: $14,862,9322014Assets 2015: $14,625,220Liabilities 2015: $8,156Net Assets 2015: $14,617,0642015Assets 2015: $14,625,220Liabilities 2015: $8,156Net Assets 2015: $14,617,0642015Assets 2016: $16,086,800Liabilities 2016: $2,856Net Assets 2016: $16,083,9442016Assets 2017: $17,363,927Liabilities 2017: $16,672Net Assets 2017: $17,347,2552017Assets 2018: $15,503,963Liabilities 2018: $15,819Net Assets 2018: $15,488,1442018Assets 2019: $19,019,342Liabilities 2019: $20,991Net Assets 2019: $18,998,3512019Assets 2020: $22,251,451Liabilities 2020: $24,581Net Assets 2020: $22,226,8702020Assets 2021: $24,326,737Liabilities 2021: $24,879Net Assets 2021: $24,301,8582021Assets 2022: $19,427,096Liabilities 2022: $107,373Net Assets 2022: $19,319,7232022Assets 2023: $22,635,675Liabilities 2023: $22,882Net Assets 2023: $22,612,7932023Assets 2024: $28,848,383Liabilities 2024: $242,319Net Assets 2024: $28,606,0642024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$14,625,220
Liabilities$8,156
Net Assets$14,617,064
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $100,2262010Expenses 2011: $103,7522011Revenue 2012: $436,456Expenses 2012: $114,883Net Income 2012: $321,5732012Revenue 2013: $4,291,266Expenses 2013: $97,020Net Income 2013: $4,194,2462013Revenue 2014: $4,273,267Expenses 2014: $512,449Net Income 2014: $3,760,8182014Revenue 2015: $1,296,203Expenses 2015: $701,686Net Income 2015: $594,5172015Revenue 2015: $1,296,203Expenses 2015: $701,686Net Income 2015: $594,5172015Revenue 2016: $1,533,927Expenses 2016: $938,033Net Income 2016: $595,8942016Revenue 2017: $3,605,561Expenses 2017: $1,051,908Net Income 2017: $2,553,6532017Revenue 2018: $868,509Expenses 2018: $1,053,101Net Income 2018: -$184,5922018Revenue 2019: $2,498,740Expenses 2019: $1,095,894Net Income 2019: $1,402,8462019Revenue 2020: $2,058,853Expenses 2020: $1,124,728Net Income 2020: $934,1252020Revenue 2021: $2,196,406Expenses 2021: $1,255,606Net Income 2021: $940,8002021Revenue 2022: $1,097,519Expenses 2022: $1,337,334Net Income 2022: -$239,8152022Revenue 2023: $1,593,949Expenses 2023: $300,784Net Income 2023: $1,293,1652023Revenue 2024: $5,781,883Expenses 2024: $1,662,207Net Income 2024: $4,119,6762024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,296,203
Expenses$701,686
Net Income$594,517
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Jul 20, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$4,855,951
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The endowment for equal justice raises, invests and contributes funds to resolve the civil legal aid challenges facing washington families and to change systems and policies that perpetuate poverty.

The endowment for equal justice was established to build and manage an endowment for the legal aid for washington fund to benefit organizations which provide civil legal aid for low-income people in washington state.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$14,598,304$14,418,750▼ $179,554
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$105,044$120,229▲ $15,185
Pledges and Grants Receivable$143,475$63,215▼ $80,260
Accounts Receivable$22,250$23,026▲ $776
Total Assets$14,869,073$14,625,220▼ $243,853
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,141$8,156▲ $2,015
Total Liabilities$6,141$8,156▲ $2,015
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$7,495,394$7,778,046▲ $282,652
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$6,120,880$6,226,569▲ $105,689
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,246,658$612,449▼ $634,209
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$14,862,932$14,617,064▼ $245,868
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$14,869,073$14,625,220▼ $243,853

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2015$14,598,304$575,622▼ $205,968-$14,418,750
2014$10,008,101$4,350,000▲ $645,757-$14,598,304
2013$6,018,682$2,949,603▲ $1,118,399-$10,008,101
2012$5,321,300$206,669▲ $517,293-$6,018,682
2011$5,483,123$128,868▼ $127,247-$5,321,300
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay12th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John HoersterPresident
David AndrewsVice President
Bruce BrooksBoard Trustee
Dick ManningBoard Trustee
Ellen DialBoard Trustee
Gordon WilcoxBoard Trustee
James DegelBoard Trustee
James S RogersBoard Trustee
Kay FrankBoard Trustee
Mark HutchesonBoard Trustee
Nancy IsserlisBoard Trustee
Carolyn CairnsSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$105,689
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$705,431
Other Revenue
$485,083
All Other Contributions
$105,689
Change in Net Assets
$594,517

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,225,189
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$71,014
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-840,385
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$384,804
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,296,203
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$549,208
Other Expenses$98,746
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$53,732
Total Fundraising Expense$18,829
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$549,208--$549,208
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$71,014-$71,014
Other Salaries and Wages$27,378$8,196$9,194$44,768
Fees for Services Other$6,502$6,502$6,502$19,506
Conferences and Meetings-$6,869-$6,869
Other Employee Benefits$3,325$995$1,116$5,436
Payroll Taxes$2,157$646$725$3,528
Advertising--$155$155
Other Expenses-$65$76$65
Total Functional Expenses$588,570$94,287$18,829$701,686

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$701,686
Expenses per Audited Statements$630,672
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$630,672
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$71,014
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Legal Foundation of WashingtonSeattle, WA501(c)(3)Provide funds to grants for civil legal services for low-income people in Washington State.$549,208
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Mark A Hutchesonboard member2015 Investment Management Fees Paid to an Entity of Which Mr. Hutcheson Is a Director.No$71,014
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“The sole member is the Legal Aid for Washington Fund, a related organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“The sole member has the power to appoint at least one but not more than two members of its board of directors to the endowment for equal justice's board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7B

“member shall have the power to appoint at least one but not more than two members of its board of directors to the corporation's board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“All board members will receive a copy of the Form 990 to review and make any comments on it prior to its submission to the IRS. The organization's Director and acting Controller will carefully review the Form 990 and make any desired comments on it before it is submitted to the IRS.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“All board members and officers must regularly complete and sign a clearly written conflict of interest form. Any possible conflicts are reviewed and anything not immaterial would cause the individual to be excused from voting on any action relating to the conflict.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“The Director's compensation is determined by an independent person and it is also reviewed by the Board of Directors. This process is done annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Endowment for Equal Justice
EIN
91-2090855
Phone
2066235261
Address
1325 Fourth Ave No 1335, Seattle, WA 98101-2509

Signing Officer

Name
Caitlin Davis Carlson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2066235261
Signed
2016-07-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Caitlin Davis Carlson
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Peterson Sullivan LLP CPA'S
Address
601 Union St Ste 2300, Seattle, WA 98101-2345
Preparer
Matthew R Matson
Phone
2063827777
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

form 990, part XII, line 2C

“The full board assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant.”

form 990, part V, line 2A

“the legal foundation of washington, ein 91-1263533, acts as a common paymaster for the legal aid for washington fund, ein 94-3131284, and the endowment for equal justice, ein 91-2090855. each entity reports its share of compensation.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4:

“Established to provide a stream of income to support grants made to organizations which provide civil legal aid to low-income people in Washington State.”

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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt0725
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0646
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IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Caitlin Davis Carlson
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IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
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IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
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IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0890350
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt074767
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt03216212
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
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IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt04273267
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0594517
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0105044
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0120229
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0105689
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0206669
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0326466
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0602611
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0689429
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0165071
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0121696
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt01842914
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.40210
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.46710
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt01446854
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt0308278
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0105689
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0166705
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0949603
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0206669
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0326466
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt01755132
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt03598046
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct00.52600
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt0549208
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt014598304
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0575622
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt014418750
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0-205968
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt0405554
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt010008101
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt04350000
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt014598304
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0645757
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt078583
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt06018682
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt02949603
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt010008101
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt01118399
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt026580
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt05321300
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0206669
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt06018682
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0517293
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt0163444
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt05483123
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0128868
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt05321300
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0-127247
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0630672
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IRS990ScheduleD/InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt071014
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt071014
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt01225189
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Established to provide a stream of income to support grants made to organizations which provide civil legal aid to low-income people in Washington State.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part V, Line 4:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0701686
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01296203
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0384804
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0630672
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt0549208
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(c)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0Provide funds to grants for civil legal services for low-income people in Washington State.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Legal Foundation of Washington
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0911263533
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01325 Fourth Avenue 1335
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0Seattle
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0WA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd098101
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Grant reporting is required of all Grantees.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt01
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0Mark A Hutcheson
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0board member
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt071014
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc02015 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES PAID TO AN ENTITY OF WHICH MR. HUTCHESON IS A DIRECTOR.
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The sole member is the Legal Aid for Washington Fund, a related organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE SOLE MEMBER HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT AT LEAST ONE BUT NOT MORE THAN TWO MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE ENDOWMENT FOR EQUAL JUSTICE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2member shall have the power to appoint at least one but not more than two members of its board of directors to the corporation's board of directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3All board members will receive a copy of the Form 990 to review and make any comments on it prior to its submission to the IRS. The organization's Director and acting Controller will carefully review the Form 990 and make any desired comments on it before it is submitted to the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS MUST REGULARLY COMPLETE AND SIGN A CLEARLY WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED AND ANYTHING NOT IMMATERIAL WOULD CAUSE THE INDIVIDUAL TO BE EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON ANY ACTION RELATING TO THE CONFLICT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The Director's compensation is determined by an independent person and it is also reviewed by the Board of Directors. This process is done annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7The full board assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8the legal foundation of washington, ein 91-1263533, acts as a common paymaster for the legal aid for washington fund, ein 94-3131284, and the endowment for equal justice, ein 91-2090855. each entity reports its share of compensation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7form 990, part xii, line 2c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8form 990, part v, line 2a
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$14,625,220
Liabilities
$8,156
Net assets
$14,617,064
Revenue
$1,296,203
Expenses
$701,686
Net income
$594,517
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$28.8$0.24$28.6$5.78$1.66$4.12
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$22.6$0.02$22.6$1.59$0.30$1.29
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$19.4$0.11$19.3$1.10$1.34$0.24
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$24.3$0.02$24.3$2.20$1.26$0.94
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$22.3$0.02$22.2$2.06$1.12$0.93
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$19.0$0.02$19.0$2.50$1.10$1.40
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$15.5$0.02$15.5$0.87$1.05$0.18
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$17.4$0.02$17.3$3.61$1.05$2.55
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$16.1$0.00$16.1$1.53$0.94$0.60
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.6$0.01$14.6$1.30$0.70$0.59
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$14.6$0.01$14.6$1.30$0.70$0.59
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.9$0.01$14.9$4.27$0.51$3.76
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.3$0.02$11.3$4.29$0.10$4.19
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.34$0.07$6.27$0.44$0.11$0.32
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.68$0.06$5.62$0.10
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.55$0.06$5.48$0.10