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Legal Voice

EIN 91-1047900 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEGAL VOICE WAS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT ALL WOMEN, GIRLS, AND LGBTQ+ PEOPLE SHOULD BE ABLE TO LIVE THEIR LIVES WITH DIGNITY, SAFETY, AND AUTONOMY. WE ADVANCE JUSTICE AND BUILD COMMUNITY POWER BY USING MULTIPLE STRATEGIES: LITIGATION, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. AT THE HEART OF OUR ADVOCACY IS COMMUNITY-CENTERED LAWYERING, WHERE WE DO OUR WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS AND ACHIEVE SYSTEMIC CHANGE BY SUPPORTING MOVEMENTS LED BY/FOR BIPOC AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. OUR OVERARCHING VISION IS TO CO-CREATE A WORLD WHERE WE ARE EACH SEEN IN OUR FULL HUMANITY AND THRIVE IN COMMUNITIES FREE FROM OPPRESSION AND RACISM.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
35
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$191,629, co-director, operations (through oct. 2024)

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

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 91% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. SEXUAL VIOLENCE LAW PROGRAM: THROUGH TRAUMA INFORMED, HOLISTIC, SURVIVOR-CENTERED LEGAL ADVOCACY THAT IS BASED IN RACE AND GENDER EQUITY PRINCIPLES THE SVL PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT REPRESENTATION TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY, SAFETY, AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
  2. $954,989 spent. LITIGATION PROGRAM: WE PARTNER CLOSELY WITH THOSE DIRECTLY IMPACTED TO IDENTIFY LEGAL ISSUES THAT WILL HAVE A BROAD IMPACT ACROSS COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS, WE PARTICIPATE AS COUNSEL AND/OR AMICUS CURIAE IN CASES THAT HAVE THE ABILITY TO CHANGE OR CREATE NEW LAW, ELEVATE COMMUNITY VOICES AND EXPERIENCES, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND COLLECTIVE POWER.
  3. $140,616 spent. PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM: THROUGH OUR PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM (PEP), LEGAL VOICE EQUIPS STAKEHOLDERS, ALLIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE LAW AND THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS. WE REGULARLY COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS TO OFFER TRAININGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND KNOW YOUR RIGHTS MATERIALS, AND ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING THIS INFORMATION AS ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE.
  4. $96,421 spent. LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY PROGRAM: OUR ADVOCACY IS ROOTED IN THE PRIORITIES, NEEDS, AND HOPES OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. THROUGH A COMMUNITY LAWYERING APPROACH, WE CENTER THE VISION FOR CHANGE HELD BY THOSE MOST IMPACTED AND INVEST IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. TOGETHER, WE DRAFT AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS THAT REFLECT THE GOALS OF MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, WHILE ACTIVELY OPPOSING LEGISLATION THAT THREATENS PROGRESS. WE BELIEVE THOSE CLOSEST TO THE PAIN MUST ALSO BE CLOSEST TO THE POWER.ALLIANCE: LEGAL VOICE WORKS WITH THE ALLIANCE OF STATE ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY, AN INITIATIVE THAT ALIGNS CLOSELY WITH OUR MISSION AND VALUES.

Source: Form 990 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 2024.

    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 November 1978.

    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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