Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC) protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights. We accomplish our mission through direct legal representation, strong community partnerships, and systemic advocacy. Our focus areas include: child welfare, juvenile court, immigrant youth and families, and youth homelessness. In 2023, LCYC served roughly 800 young people across 19 counties. The majority of youth served by LCYC are between 12 - 24 years in age. Due to historic exclusion and other forms of oppression, youth of color and LGBTQIA+ youth are overrepresented in the systems we work across and among the youth we serve. LCYC empowers youth by helping them understand and engage in complex legal systems, influencing court decisions that will impact their lives and their families forever. LCYC also engages in systemic advocacy, which is informed by our direct representation, community partners, and youth.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.9M
+38.4% YoY
Revenue
$3.7M
-13.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$84K
-1.6% YoY
Expenses
$3.1M
+25.2% YoY
About Legal Counsel for Youth and Children
Based on IRS filings
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $84K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,924,774 | $5,004,184 | $3,267,719 |
| Revenue | $3,659,395 | $4,209,293 | $3,708,587 |
| Expenses | $3,095,612 | $2,472,828 | $2,089,520 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $83,676 | $85,055 | $3,101 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea Yo | Executive Director, LCYC President | 40 | $136,926 |
| Emily Meltzer | Director of Development and Communications | 40 | $120,602 |
| Alexandra Narvaez | Supervising Attorney | 40 | $120,925 |
| Stephanie Monroney | Director of Finance, LCYC Treasurer | 40 | $108,946 |
| Lu Jiang | Pro Bono Manager | 40 | $108,150 |
| Midori Duarte White | Director of Legal Services | 40 | $106,226 |
| Erin Lovell | Former Executive Director | 27 | $102,245 |
| Sungah A Chung | Director of Legal Services | 40 | $93,915 |
| Brandi McNeil | Board Chair, LCYC Vice President & Secretary | 2 | — |
| Josh Walker | Board Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Zhi Li | Board Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Libby Teerink | Board Secretary | 1 | — |
| Kristen Brennan | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Rachel Marshall | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Rosina Zevallos | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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