Program areas at Spokane County Bar VLP Volunteer Lawyers Program
The primary purpose of the VLP is to provide free legal services to economically disadvantaged residents. The Program offers various legal seminars, clinics, and legal forms. During the years ending december 31, 2021 and 2022, 1,029 hours and 1,591 hours, respectively, were donated by legal professionals and paraprofessionals providing legal representation and other legal services to 2,155 people. Law students and paralegal students also contributed over 100 hours with 38 volunteers during the year. Pro-bono legal services for the attorneys alone are estimated at a value of $424,300 in free legal services for economically disadvantaged residents (which are not included in the revenues and expenses of the tax return). The value of the assistance provided by para-professionals, law students, and others has not been valued.
Who funds Spokane County Bar VLP Volunteer Lawyers Program
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Spokane County Bar VLP Volunteer Lawyers Program
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Emily Arneson | President | $0 | 2023-11-14 |
| Nicholas Pontarolo | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Kenneth R Zigler | President / Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Darren Digiacinto | Secretary / Trustee | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| David Gardner | President | $0 | 2021-11-15 |
| ...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for Spokane County Bar VLP Volunteer Lawyers Program
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $340,480 | $455,791 | -25.3% |
| Program services | $23,912 | $35,655 | -32.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $329 | $8 | 4012.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $22,410 | $21,579 | 3.9% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $387,131 | $513,033 | -24.5% |
Organizations like Spokane County Bar VLP Volunteer Lawyers Program
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Kitsap Legal Services | 501(c)(3) | Bremerton, WA | $654,695 |
| Baton Rouge Bar Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Baton Rouge, LA | $346,477 |
| Legal Access Alameda | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $1,274,688 |
| Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $1,681,725 |
| Legal Aid Society | 501(c)(3) | Salt Lake City, UT | $1,749,947 |
| Pro Bono Legal Services | 501(c)(3) | Charleston, SC | $1,162,392 |
| Women Against Abuse Legal Center | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $348,150 |
| Lowcountry Legal Volunteers | 501(c)(3) | Bluffton, SC | $655,964 |
| The Pro Bono Project | 501(c)(3) | New Orleans, LA | $755,477 |
| Tzedek DC | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $1,812,815 |
Data update history
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1116 W Broadway - Annex 4th Floor
- Spokane, WA 99260
- Metro area
- Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
- County
- Spokane County, WA
- Website URL
- spokanevlp.org/Â
- Phone
- (509) 477-6032
IRS details
- EIN
- 91-1672289
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1995
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- I80: Legal Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 5411: Legal Services
- Parent/child status
- Subordinate organization
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