Latina O Bar Association of Washington
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE LATINA/O BAR ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON'S (LBAW) MISSION IS TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT, AND SERVE BOTH WASHINGTON'S CURRENT AND FUTURE LATINA/O LEGAL PROFESSIONALS AND, THE BROADER LATINA/O COMMUNITY BY:- OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW MEMBERS' EXPERTISE AND NETWORKS FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT;- LEVERAGING LEGAL AND ADVOCACY SKILLS TO ASSIST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ISSUES WHICH IMPACT THE LATINA/O COMMUNITY; AND- PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE MENTORSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE, ENHANCED CONNECTEDNESS, AND CULTURAL CELEBRATION.LBAW APPROACHES ITS MISSION THROUGH A LENS OF SERVICE, COMPASSION, AND SELFLESSNESS.
- Income
- $92,626
- Spending
- $43,194
- Reserves
- 36.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (1)
- $27,590 spent. DURING THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR, THE LATINA/O BAR ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CONTINUED TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT, AND SERVE BOTH WASHINGTON'S CURRENT AND FUTURE LATINA/O LEGAL PROFESSIONALS AND THE BROADER LATINA/O COMMUNITY BY (I) OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW MEMBERS' EXPERTISE AND NETWORKS FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT, (II) LEVERAGING LEGAL AND ADVOCACY SKILLS TO ASSIST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ISSUES WHICH IMPACT THE LATINA/O COMMUNITY, AND (III) PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE MENTORSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE, ENHANCED CONNECTEDNESS, AND CULTURAL CELEBRATION. OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDED:SCHOLARSHIPS-AWARDED $15,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT-SPONSORED AND CO-HOSTED THE 2024 WASHINGTON LAW STUDENT EMPLOYMENT RETREAT WHICH FEATURED PANEL DISCUSSIONS, MOCK INTERVIEWS, RESUME REVIEWS, A JOB FAIR, AND PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS FOR DIVERSE, MARGINALIZED, AND UNDERREPRESENTED LAW STUDENTS.-LBAW BOARD MEMBERS SERVED ON VARIOUS PANELS AT THE WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION SMALL TOWN AND RURAL PRACTICE INAUGURAL SUMMIT AT GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.-HOSTED A FREE CLE ON THE PRIVACY RULE PROVISIONS OF THE HEALTH INFORMATION PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA).-HOSTED A PANEL DISCUSSION DURING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CALLED ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS IN THE LAW" WHERE LEGAL PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING PAST BOARD MEMBERS, SHARED ABOUT THE JOURNEYS THAT HAVE SHAPED THEIR CAREERS AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.-HOSTED A PANEL DISCUSSION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STUDENT GROUPS, FIRST GENERATION LAW STUDENTS AND THE LATINA/O LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION, REGARDING THE REALITIES OF PRACTICING LAW IN TODAY'S LEGAL CLIMATE.CLINICS AND JUDICIAL EVALUATIONS-HOSTED A TOTAL OF 14 LEGAL CLINICS, INCLUDING: (I) MONTHLY FREE LEGAL CLINICS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA, PROVIDING ASSISTANCE ON VARIOUS AREAS OF THE LAW, INCLUDING IMMIGRATION, FAMILY LAW, AUTO ACCIDENTS, PERSONAL INJURY, WORKER'S RIGHTS / WAGE CLAIMS, AND CRIMINAL LAW; (II) A FREE LEGAL CLINIC IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LATINOS EN SPOKANE, PODER LEGAL, AND THE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM; AND (III) FREE LEGAL CLINICS IN WENATCHEE AND GRANGER, WASHINGTON.-CONDUCTED MONTHLY JUDICIAL EVALUATION INTERVIEWS AMOUNTING TO ABOUT 24 JUDICIAL EVALUATIONS.MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES-CO-HOSTED A LAW STUDENT MIXER IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON WITH THE GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW'S LATINA/O LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION, PRIDELAW, AND UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO LLC & OUTLAW.-SPONSORED AND CO-HOSTED THE 2ND ANNUAL MINORITY LAW STUDENT MIXER WITH OTHER MINORITY BARS.-SPONSORED AND CO-HOSTED A FALL SOCIAL PAINT AND SIP EVENT WITH GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW'S LATINA/O LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION.-MET WITH LATINX LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION STUDENTS AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW, AND GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.COMMUNITY EVENTS-HOSTED 31ST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER GALA WHERE WE AWARDED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND COMMUNITY MEMBER AWARDS.-HOSTED 2ND ANNUAL 5K FUNDRAISER.-HOSTED A WINE TASTING SOCIAL FOR LBAW MEMBERS IN EASTERN WASHINGTON.-ATTENDED THE WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION'S CELEBRATION OF LATINO CULTURE AND HERITAGE AT THE FERIA VIVA LATINOAMERICA FESTIVAL IN LAKE FOREST PARK, WASHINGTON.-SPONSORED AND ATTENDED A SUMMER PICNIC WITH OTHER MINORITY BAR ASSOCIATIONS.-HOSTED A BOWLING NIGHT DURING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH FOR LBAW MEMBERS.-ATTENDED THE ASIAN BAR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FUNDRAISER GALA.-ATTENDED THE EL CENTRO DE LA RAZA ANNUAL FUNDRAISER GALA.-HOSTED ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND HOLIDAY PARTY.
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
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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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