COWLITZ-WAHKIAKUM COUNTY LEGAL AID PROGRAM INC

EIN: 911945347 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

Longview, WA

Total Revenue
$569,772
Total Expenses
$478,316
Total Assets
$444,367
Net Assets
$431,902
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Lori A Sarancik
Phone
3604252579
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COWLITZ-WAHKIAKUM COUNTY LEGAL AID PROGRAM INC, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $570K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 63% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $91K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid seeks to assure justice for low income people in the civil courts. We provide access to legal help for people whose livelihood, family and wellness are threatened.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $563,667
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $6,922
Other Revenue $-817
TOTAL REVENUE $569,772

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $289,478
Fundraising Expenses $14,979
Program Expenses $413,338
Other Expenses $188,838
TOTAL EXPENSES $478,316

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $569,772 $349,230 +0.6%
Expenses $478,316 $396,745 +0.2%
Net Income $91,456 $-47,515 -2.9%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
8
Volunteers
30

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
4
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
2
$144,173
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Steve Madsen Legal Director 40
Key Emp
$75,502 $0 $75,502
Lori Sarancik Chief Executive Officer 40
Key Emp
$68,671 $0 $68,671
Eleanor Couto Board President 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Mumford Vice President 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alexis Lucken Treasurer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Renee Hernandez Secretary 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlotte A Rosen MS LMHC Board Member at Large 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Meike Weyrauch Board Member at Large 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Estrellita Barron-Lopez Board Member at Large 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ed Putka Board Member at Large 1
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 $569,772 $478,316 $444,367 $91,456
2023 $349,230 $396,745 $359,002 $-47,515
2022 $447,421 $306,351 $410,487 $141,070
2021 $318,844 $193,726 $216,647 $125,118
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