SNOHOMISH COUNTY LEGAL SERVICES

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1983

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JANE PAK

Phone

4252589283

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SNOHOMISH COUNTY LEGAL SERVICES, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $336K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

SNOHOMISH COUNTY LEGAL SERVICES (SCLS) IS A FREE LEGAL AID PROGRAM SERVING SNOHOMISH COUNTY RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING POVERTY. OUR STAFF, PRO-BONO ATTORNEYS AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE INFORMATION, ADVICE AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO ENSURE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO JUSTICE REGARDLESS OF INDIVIDUAL BARRIERS AND NEEDS. EACH YEAR, OVER 1,000 LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY RECEIVE HELP FROM THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OF SCLS. ANNUALLY, VOLUNTEERS GIVE A TOTAL OF OVER 2,000 HOURS OF ADVICE, PRO SE ASSISTANCE AND FULL LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $471,259

LEGAL CLINICS - LEGAL CLINICS ARE HELD REGULARLY (WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY, OR MONTHLY) TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS WITH AN ATTORNEY. LEGAL ADVICE, ASSISTANCE...

LEGAL CLINICS - LEGAL CLINICS ARE HELD REGULARLY (WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY, OR MONTHLY) TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS WITH AN ATTORNEY. LEGAL ADVICE, ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS TO OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES, WHERE APPROPRIATE, ARE OFFERED DURING THESE APPOINTMENTS AND BY TELEPHONE.

Program 2

Expenses: $621,224

DIRECT REPRESENTATION AND SUPPORT - QUALIFYING CLIENTS OF THE AGENCY CAN OBTAIN DIRECT REPRESENTATION BY VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS BEFORE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES. THE ATTORNEYS AND THEIR OWN STAFF PROVIDE OVERALL CASE MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION. AGENCY STAFF PROVIDE QUALITY CONTROL. FULL-TIMEAGENCY STAFF ATTORNEYS PROVIDE BOTH LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FAMILY LAW, AND EMERGENCY EVICTION DEFENSE.

Program 3

Expenses: $445,952

PRO SE ASSISTANCE - PARTICIPANTS IN THE DIVORCE CLINIC RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING A NON-CONTESTED MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION. THE AGENCY OFFERS CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, A FORMS MANUAL, ATTORNEY...

PRO SE ASSISTANCE - PARTICIPANTS IN THE DIVORCE CLINIC RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING A NON-CONTESTED MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION. THE AGENCY OFFERS CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, A FORMS MANUAL, ATTORNEY SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE WHERE NECESSARY. PARTICIPANTS IN THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES LEGAL CLINIC RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH PROTECTION ORDERS AND PROTECTIVE PARENTING PLANS FOR MINOR CHILDREN. A BANKRUPTCY CLINIC HAS ALSO BEEN PROVIDED FOR CLIENTS NEEDING THOSE SERVICES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,029,962

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $5

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,029,967

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,200,379

Fundraising Expenses $28,249

Program Expenses $1,538,435

Other Expenses $493,442

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,693,821

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,029,967	$1,568,666	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,693,821	$1,491,108	+0.1%
Net Income	$336,146	$77,558	+3.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

100

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PATRICK SONGY	PRESIDENT	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT O' NEAL	VICE PRESIDENT	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLE FRANKLIN	TREASURER	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDGE REMY LEONARD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDGE MIGUEL DURAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NIKKI DICKERSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL DYKSTRA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VLAD GRIGORYEV	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAYLA MCKEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
APRIL NILSEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATHAN SUGG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$2,029,967	$1,693,821	$1,003,895	$336,146
2023	$1,568,666	$1,491,108	$669,685	$77,558
2022	$1,025,070	$1,103,979	$587,226	$-78,909
2021	$922,662	$709,154	$660,653	$213,508
2020	$527,454	$365,607	$443,891	$161,847
2019	$448,316	$339,733	$284,070	$108,583
2018	$428,026	$439,204	$181,609	$-11,178