NORTHWEST JUSTICE PROJECT

EIN: 911687791 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$55,768,328
Total Expenses
$47,936,053
Total Assets
$36,453,705
Net Assets
$14,191,233
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
HICKORY GATELESS
Phone
2064641519
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NORTHWEST JUSTICE PROJECT, founded in 1995, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $55.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $47.9M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

COMBATTING INJUSTICE, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND PROTECTING HUMAN DIGNITY.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $55,226,054
Program Service Revenue $212,722
Investment Income $329,552
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $55,768,328

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,481,523
Salaries & Benefits $37,244,541
Fundraising Expenses $406,318
Program Expenses $42,126,820
Other Expenses $7,209,989
TOTAL EXPENSES $47,936,053

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $55,768,328 $48,019,592 +0.2%
Expenses $47,936,053 $47,382,621 +0.0%
Net Income $7,832,275 $636,971 +11.3%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
387
Volunteers
40

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
6
$348,352
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SEAN WAITE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TONI HOOD VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN ESTRADA TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATASHA HILL SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT J AULT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE BARGALA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDAN DONCKERS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD J HARRISON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL HSIEH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDAN LANDRY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARMEN PACHECO-JONES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH PEKELIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH STEARNS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE WEST BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CESAR TORRES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Officer
$167,584 $9,304 $176,888
STEVE PELLETIER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 35.00
Officer
$149,079 $22,385 $171,464
HICKORY GATELESS DEPUTY DIRECTOR 35.00
Highest
$158,164 $11,632 $169,796
JOHN PURBAUGH MANAGING ATTORNEY 35.00
Highest
$154,690 $4,500 $159,190
LUANNE SERAFIN SR. MANAGING ATTORNEY 35.00
Highest
$141,532 $4,250 $145,782
ABIGAIL DAQUIZ DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY 35.00
Highest
$147,369 $28,746 $176,115
MICHELE BESSO MANAGING ATTORNEY 35.00
Highest
$146,560 $22,255 $168,815
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $55,768,328 $47,936,053 $36,453,705 $7,832,275
2022 $48,019,592 $47,382,621 $27,390,501 $636,971
2021 $42,312,264 $42,380,096 $11,743,865 $-67,832
2020 $36,418,724 $35,613,287 $11,784,826 $805,437
2019 $33,065,100 $32,296,506 $10,188,424 $768,594
2018 $27,749,827 $28,405,146 $9,793,782 $-655,319
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