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Law Firm Sustainability Network

EIN 46-1334887 · Gig Harbor, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LAW FIRM SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK WAS FORMED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SCIENTIFIC, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITH THE MISSION TO ESTABLISH ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY. TO FOSTER KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND COLLABORATION WITHIN THE LEGAL INDUSTRY THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN AN EXPANDING NETWORK. TO DEVELOP KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TO MEASURE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN THE LEGAL INDUSTRY. TO IDENTIFY AND DOCUMENT BEST PRACTICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN THE LEGAL INDUSTRY. TO PROMOTE PROGRESS ACROSS THE LEGAL INDUSTRY THROUGH THOUGHT LEADERSHIP AND MARKET AWARENESS. TO RECOGNIZE INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS IN THE WORKPLACE AND IN BUSINESS.

Income
$18,531
Spending
$55,851
Reserves
17.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 201% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. MONTHLY MEETINGS, WEBINARS, CONFERENCES, COLLABORATIONS AND WRITINGS. PERSONS BENEFITED: 15-35 PER MONTH OR 35 FIRMS. MEMBERS MEET MONTHLY TO SHARE EXPERIENCES, DISCUSS SCIENTIFIC SUSTAINABILITY TOPICS, LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER, SOLVE PROBLEMS RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE LAW PRACTICES AND LISTEN TO EXPERT SPEAKERS ON VARIOUS SUSTAINABILITY TOPICS.
  2. ONLINE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN LEGAL FIRMS AND AFFILIATE COMPANIES. PERSONS BENEFITTED: 15-35 OR 35 FIRMS. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE DISCUSSIONS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND MAKE VALUABLE CONNECTIONS.
  3. CASE STUDIES AND RESOURCES PORTAL. PERSONS BENEFITED: 15-35 PER MONTH OR 35 FIRMS. MEMBER FIRMS USE AN ONLINE SYSTEM TO DOCUMENT CASE STUDIES OF SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS. MEMBERS CAN VIEW CASE STUDIES PREPARED BY OTHER FIRMS AND THE CASE STUDIES ARE DISCUSSED DURING MONTHLY MEETINGS. MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO AN ONLINE KNOWLEDGE BANK OF SUSTAINABILITY RELATED INFORMATION, WHICH THEY CAN BOTH UTILIZE AND CONTRIBUTE TO.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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