Northwest Health Law Advocates
- Assets
- $938.4k
- Revenue
- $679.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 07/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-1961032
Organization Overview
Northwest Health Law Advocates is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (E01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Northwest Health Law Advocates employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Health Law Advocates 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, Northwest Health Law Advocates generated $679.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $503.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.0% per year over the past 7 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
NOHLA WORKS FOR ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE THROUGH OUTREACH, EDUCATION TRAINING LEGAL POLICY ANALYSIS PROPOSING SOLUTIONS REPRESENTING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED 89 TRAININGS AND PRESENTATIONS, AND NUMEROUS PUBLICATIONS, ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS AND SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS ON HEALTH ACCESS FOR IMMIGRANTS/KNOW YOUR RIGHTS, ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY, PANDEMIC-RELATED CHANGES TO PUBLIC PROGRAMS, HEALTH COVERAGE RIGHTS, IMPACT OF HEALTH POLICY CHANGES AND LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS INCLUDING HEALTH INSURANCE, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RIGHTS, MEDICAID, WASHINGTON HEALTH BENEFITS EXCHANGE, AND IMMIGRANT HEALTH, REACHING THOUSANDS OF ADVOCATES, LAWYERS, HEALTH PROVIDERS, AND INDIVIDUALS. HELD VACCINE EQUITY ROUNDTABLE, AND FULL-DAY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION EVENT, HEALTH CARE SINCE THE PANDEMIC NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACHIEVING EQUITY. REVISED AND DRAFTED PUBLICATIONS FOR WASHINGTON LAWHELP, WASHINGTON LAWYERS PRACTICE MANUAL, AND NOHLA WEBSITE. PROVIDED REGULAR LEGISLATIVE UPDATES ON WASHINGTON HEALTH CARE ACCESS LEGISLATION AND BUDGET TO COMMUNITY. PROVIDED AN ESTIMATED 215 CONSULTATIONS FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND PRIVATE ATTORNEYS, PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY ADVOCATES AND LAW STUDENTS ON HEALTH PROGRAMS AND ACCESS TO CARE.
ANALYZED LEGAL AND POLICY ISSUES AND PROVIDED INPUT TO FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS AND POLICYMAKERS ON PROPOSED RULES, PROCEDURES, LEGISLATION AND BUDGET RELATED TO HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY IN PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND PRIVATE INSURANCE, INCLUDING PANDEMIC-RELATED PROTECTIONS, VACCINE EQUITY, STATE SUBSIDIES TO IMPROVE AFFORDABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH COVERAGE, STANDARDIZING EXCHANGE PLANS, STRENGTHENING STATES PUBLIC OPTION, PANDEMIC-RELATED FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND FREE CLINICS, EXTENSION OF MEDICAID POSTPARTUM COVERAGE FROM 60 DAYS TO 12 MONTHS, HEALTH COVERAGE EQUITY FOR IMMIGRAANTS, IMPACT OF IMMIGRATION RULES ON ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IMPACT OF FEDERAL HEATH CARE PROPOSALS ON WASHINGTON OUT-OF-NETWORK SURPRISE PROVIDER BILLING LONG-TERM CARE ELIGIBILITY COVERAGE OF SERVICES IN MEDICAID. MENTORED OTHER ADVOCATES IN DRAFTING COMMENTS ON REGULATIONS.
ADVOCATED WITH AGENCIES, FOCUSING ON IMPROVED AND AFFORDABLE COVERAGE AND CARE FOR LOW-INCOME, VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS, WOMEN AND IMMIGRANTS INCLUDING MAXIMIZING ENROLLMENT OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS IN NEW WASHINGTON FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM, EXTENDING YOUTH WRAPAROUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COVERAGE TO IMMIGRANTS, LANGUAGE ACCESS IMROVEMENTS IN INSURANCE AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS, PUBLIC HEALTH COLLECTION AND TRACKING OF RACE/ETHNICITY/LANGUAGE DATA, VACCINE EQUITY PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES, EXTENDING SURPRISE BILLING PROTECTIONS, ESTABLISHING COFA ISLANDER MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY. LED STAKEHOLDER GROUPS AND WORKED WITH AGENCIES TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL LAWS ON WOMEN AND LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Janet Varon Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $92,199 |
Lori Buchsbaum President Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Sujatha Branch Vice-President, Secretary Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Audrey Sheffield Treasurer Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2.75 | $0 |
Jodi Sullivan Past Vice-President Secretary Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Cezanne Garcia Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $1,013 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $27,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $644,147 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $672,660 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,150 |
| Investment income | $1,849 |
| 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 | $679,659 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $28,000 |
| 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. | $96,582 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,804 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $249,791 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,577 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,898 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,547 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,209 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $27,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,145 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,924 |
| Information technology | $4,224 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,440 |
| Travel | $110 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,964 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,870 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $503,042 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $210,293 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $430,748 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $297,400 |
| 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 | $938,441 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,147 |
| 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 | $59,147 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $462,151 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $417,143 |
| 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 | $938,441 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Northwest Health Law Advocates has awarded $74,250 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: work on immigrant access to healthcare | $68,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: COVID-19 health care access for immigrants | $6,250 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Northwest Health Law Advocates has recieved totaling $273,815.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Group Health Foumdaiton Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Community Catalyst Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: SUPPORT HEALTH ISSUES | $90,000 |
Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation Redmond, WA PURPOSE: HEALTHCARE ACCESS & EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $36,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GIVE BIG CHALLENGE POOL; RESILIENCE FUND FALL 2020 | $23,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,572 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $11,200 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Southwest Washington Regional Health Alliance Vancouver, WA | $20,152,275 | $9,054,901 |
Oregon Association Of Hospitals And Health Systems Lake Oswego, OR | $30,205,508 | $6,524,604 |
Olympic Community Of Health Port Townsend, WA | $9,956,257 | $6,837,728 |
Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest And Hawaii Seattle, WA | $2,661,637 | $3,630,649 |
Alaska State Hospital & Nursing Home Association Anchorage, AK | $4,860,276 | $3,255,652 |
Empire Health Community Advocacy Fund Spokane, WA | $22,406,271 | $2,583,380 |
Northwest Health Law Advocates Seattle, WA | $938,441 | $679,659 |
Samaritan Healthcare Foundation Moses Lake, WA | $1,903,976 | $353,750 |
Oregon Coalition Of Local Health Officials Inc Portland, OR | $278,126 | $261,473 |
Whatcom Alliance For Healthcare Access C/O Chuckanut Health Fdn Bellingham, WA | $0 | -$27,078 |
Central Oregon Health Quality Alliance Bend, OR | $241,556 | $219,328 |
Coalition For A Healthy Oregon Salem, OR | $170,135 | $176,997 |