Columbia Legal Services
Columbia Legal Services
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About this organization
Mission
Columbia Legal Services advocates for laws that advance social, economic, and racial equity for people living in poverty.
About
Columbia Legal Services focus is on systemic change and reducing poverty for low-income people across Washington. Our program has been a critical resource for local, state, and national decision makers due to its deep expertise in a variety of social and economic justice issues. As a nonprofit law firm, our work involves policy advocacy, litigation, research, public education and collaboration with governmental and nongovernmental community partners.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Columbia legal services (cls) advocates for laws that advance social, economic, and racial equity for people who face injustice and poverty in washington. through policy, litigation and innovative partnerships we seek to reveal and end actions that harm the communities we serve, breaking down barriers to achieve social justice and economic justice.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Columbia legal services advocates for laws that advance social, economic, and racial equity for people living in poverty.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as WA.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 101 Yesler Way Suite 300, Seattle, WA, 98104.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 57 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Provides credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$183,315.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1976.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $4,001,879 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $110,180 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.