Northwest Justice Project (NJP) provides free legal assistance to address fundamental human needs such as housing, family safety, income security, health care, education, and more. Our work challenges structural and racial inequities to promote the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families and communities across Washington State. The NJP mission is: Combating Injustice, strengthening communities and protecting human dignity.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.7M
+3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.2M
+49.4% YoY
Grant Count
10
+900.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$520K
-85.1% YoY
About Northwest Justice Project
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Justice Project 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 $37.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $5.2M. Net investment income was $793K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,657,849 | $36,453,705 | $27,390,501 |
| Revenue | $54,112,564 | $55,768,328 | $48,019,592 |
| Expenses | $53,691,668 | $47,936,053 | $47,382,621 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $792,899 | $329,552 | $24,695 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Legal Foundation of WA ($4,069,034), Team Child ($385,584), Living With Conviction ($197,169).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Connections Seattle, WA | Enhanced Screening & Referral | $150,000 |
| Disability Rights Washington Seattle, WA | Civil Legal Aid Support & Outreach | $43,001 |
| Kinds in Need of Defense Washington, DC | Civil Legal Aid Support & Outreach | $25,000 |
| Legal Foundation of WA Seattle, WA | Lawyer Programs | $4,069,034 |
| Living With Conviction Seattle, WA | Civil Legal Aid Support & Outreach | $197,169 |
| Northwest Health Law Advocate Seattle, WA | Civil Legal Aid Support & Outreach | $171,399 |
| Skagit Domestic Violence SAS Mt Vernon, WA | Civil Legal Aid Support & Outreach | $69,025 |
| Solid Ground Washington Seattle, WA | Civil Legal Aid Support & Outreach | $18,773 |
| Team Child Seattle, WA | Civil Legal Aid Support & Outreach | $385,584 |
| WA Autism Alliance Kirkland, WA | Civil Legal Aid Support & Outreach | $73,137 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Torres | Executive Dir. | 35 | $289,247 |
| Abigail Daquiz | Interim E.D. | 35 | $167,458 |
| Hickory Gateless | Interim E.D. | 35 | $171,643 |
| Michelle Besso | Managing Attorney | 35 | $157,738 |
| Steve Robins | Managing Attorney | 35 | $144,157 |
| John Purbaugh | Managing Attorney | 35 | $163,785 |
| Eva Wescott | Managing Attorney | 35 | $143,908 |
| Luanne Serafin | Managing Attorney | 35 | $147,909 |
| Kris Breton | Dir. of Finance | 35 | $134,941 |
| Steven Pelletier | Dir. of Finance | 35 | $90,446 |
| Toni Hood | President | 2 | — |
| Catherine West | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Richard J Harrison | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Daniel Hsieh | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Robert J Ault | Director | 2 | — |
| Danielle Bargala | Director | 2 | — |
| Alexandro Kirgin | Director | 2 | — |
| Jordan Landry | Director | 2 | — |
| Laura Lewis | Director | 2 | — |
| Carmen Pacheco-Jones | Director | 2 | — |
| Zach Pekelis | Director | 2 | — |
| Brennan Schreibman | Director | 2 | — |
| Sean Waite | Director | 2 | — |
| Carolyn Estrada | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Justice Project?
Northwest Justice Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $37.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Northwest Justice Project?
As of 2024, Northwest Justice Project holds $37.7M in total assets with $54.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $5.2M in 2024.
Where does Northwest Justice Project operate?
Northwest Justice Project has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Washington.
What size grants does Northwest Justice Project award?
In 2024, Northwest Justice Project awarded 10 grants totaling $5.2M — an average of about $520K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Northwest Justice Project's EIN?
Northwest Justice Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1687791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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