Legal Counsel for Youth and Children
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.
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,924,774
- +38.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,659,395
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $83,676
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,095,612
- +25.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Legal Counsel for Youth and Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Justice Collective Minneapolis, MN | The purpose of this grant is provide systemic advocacy work in advancing minors' access to housing in Washington. | $23,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,924,774 | $3,659,395 | $3,095,612 | — | — | $83,676 |
| 2023 | $5,004,184 | $4,209,293 | $2,472,828 | $23,800 | 1 | $85,055 |
| 2022 | $3,267,719 | $3,708,587 | $2,089,520 | — | — | $3,101 |
| 2021 | $1,567,318 | $2,248,754 | $1,787,489 | — | — | $391 |
| 2020 | $1,228,742 | $1,775,265 | $1,408,403 | — | — | — |
About Legal Counsel for Youth and Children
Based on IRS filings
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children is a public charity 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.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children is led by Rhea Yo, Executive Director & Lcyc President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 8 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rhea Yo
Executive Director & Lcyc President
Director Legal Services & Youth Homelessness → Executive Director & Lcyc President, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$94K (2022) → $137K (2024)
Brandi McNeil
Board Chair, Lcyc Vice President & Secretary
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Board Chair, Lcyc Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Meltzer
Director of Development & Communications
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$66K (2021) → $121K (2024)
Midori Duarte White
Director of Legal Services
Director Legal Services & Justice Expansion → Director of Legal Services, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$84K (2022) → $106K (2024)
Stephanie Monroney
Director of Finance & Lcyc Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Sungah A Chung
Director of Legal Services
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$94K (2024)
Erin Lovell
Former Executive Director
Executive Director, Lcyc President & Treasurer → Former Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
27 hrs/week
$83K (2020) → $102K (2024)
Alexandra Narvaez
Supervising Attorney
Youth Access to Counsel Lead Attorney → Supervising Attorney, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $121K (2024)
Lu Jiang
Pro Bono Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
Zhi Li
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Walker
Board Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Libby Teerink
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Brennan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Marshall
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosina Zevallos
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Catherine Gerlach (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lily Clifton (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Manja Sachet (2020–2023) — Board Member, Lcyc Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Michelle Bagshaw (2021–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Rojine Rudio (2022–2023) — Lcyc Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Cuong Ha (2020–2022) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Erin McCann (2020–2022) — Director of Policy & Systemic Advocacy
- Former: Crystal Daniels (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Townsend (2020–2021) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Meagan Mays (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Cate (2020–2021) — Managing Attorney
- Former: Syesha Thomas (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $137K, to Rhea Yo (Executive Director, LCYC President). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Legal Counsel for Youth and Children
How large is Legal Counsel for Youth and Children?
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Legal Counsel for Youth and Children?
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $6.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Legal Counsel for Youth and Children operate?
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Legal Counsel for Youth and Children's EIN?
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3006526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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