Lavender Rights Project
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
- Founding
- 10/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-0969007
Organization Overview
Lavender Rights Project is located in Tacoma, WA. The organization was established in 2016. 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, Lavender Rights Project employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lavender Rights 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, Lavender Rights Project generated $2.1m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 114.5% per year over the past 5 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
LAVENDER RIGHTS PROJECT ELEVATES THE POWER, AUTONOMY, AND LEADERSHIP OF THE BLACK INTERSEX & GENDER DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGH INTERSECTIONAL LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES. WE UTILIZE THE LAW AS AN ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE TO AFFIRM OUR CIVIL RIGHTS AND SELF-DETERMINATION. OUR ORGANIZATION DISRUPTS OPPRESSIVE SYSTEMS THAT TARGET BLACK GENDER DIVERSE AND INTERSEX COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND LEAD TO DISPROPORTIONATE LEVELS OF POVERTY, HOUSING DISPARITIES, AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, ESPECIALLY AMONG BLACK AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL SERVICES - PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR LGBTQ COMMUNITY AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, PRIORITIZING BLACK, GENDER DIVERSE PERSONS BUT AVAILABLE FOR ALL. PRO BONO AND SLIDING SCALE REPRESENTATION IN THE AREAS OF FAMILY LAW, EMPLOYMENT LAW, CIVIL RIGHTS, BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, NAME AND GENDER MARKER CHANGES, AND HUMAN RESOURCES. PROVIDE LGBTQ COMPETENT LEGAL EDUCATION TO ORGANIZATIONS, COMPANIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
BLACK TRANS TASK FORCE (BTTF) - SERVE UNDERREPRESENTED LOW-INCOME BLACK TRANS PEOPLE IN AND AROUND SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. DIRECTLY ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BIAS FACED BY MANY BLACK TRANS PEOPLE AND THE SUBSEQUENT BARRIERS TO SEEKING FINANCIAL SUPPORT
UNMET NEEDS - SERVE UNDERREPRESENTED LOW-INCOME LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND/OR QUEER/QUESTIONING (LGBTQ+) COMMUNITIES IN AND AROUND SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. DIRECTLY ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BIAS FACED BY MANY LGBTQ CRIME VICTIMS AND THE SUBSEQUENT BARRIERS TO SEEKING LEGAL SERVICES AND JUSTICE THAT THEY FACE.
OTHER PROGRAMS: BLACK TRANS TASK FORCE; BLACK COMMUNITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE; GENDER BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION (GBVP), TWOC SN, RTP, BY AND FOR
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jaelynn Scott Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $84,106 |
Akoth Ombaka Deputy Director | Officer | 35 | $9,579 |
Grace Gehman Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Armilito Pangilinan Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
David Strong Vice President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Cooper T Sealey Board Chair | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $425,773 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,507,862 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,933,635 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $172,140 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $2,119,724 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $54,893 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $116,137 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,105 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,364 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $781,515 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $65,904 |
| Payroll taxes | $71,721 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,439 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,364 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $98,755 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,980 |
| Office expenses | $47,908 |
| Information technology | $28,282 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $44,432 |
| Travel | $5,491 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,230 |
| Interest | $23 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $661 |
| Insurance | $17,212 |
| All other expenses | $17,389 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,484,441 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,580,772 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $165,297 |
| 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 | $12,171 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,038 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,760,278 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,586 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $19,828 |
| 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 | $27,414 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,377,406 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $355,458 |
| 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 | $1,760,278 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Lavender Rights Project has recieved totaling $751,802.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Group Health Foumdaiton Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $151,000 |
Pride Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SUPPORT LGBT COMMUNITY | $101,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $85,110 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANTMAKING | $70,000 |
Social Justice Fund Northwest Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING: 2020 BLACK LED ORGANIZING GRANT | $55,600 |
Solidaire Network Inc Oakland, CA PURPOSE: General Support for 501c3 activities | $50,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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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 |
Washington Appellate Project Seattle, WA | $980,202 | $2,612,481 |