Washington Forest Law Center
Dedicated to protecting the world's natural environment on behalf of the public by serving as a public interest law firm. Refer to schedule o, part iii, line 4a, for list of litigated cases or advocacy work.
Washington Forest Law Center at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $78,789
- -65.9% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $4
- -91.7% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $116,530
- -25.7% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Washington Forest Law Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (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
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $15K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Responsible Forestry Tacoma, WA | To assist the organization in it's efforts to develop and implement a strategic campaign to protect old state forests. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $78,789 | $116,530 | — | — | $4 |
| 2022 | $75,813 | $231,048 | $156,937 | $15,000 | 1 | $48 |
| 2021 | $16,579 | $300,010 | $293,501 | $15,000 | 1 | $10 |
| 2020 | $19,702 | $215,006 | $271,741 | — | — | $6 |
About Washington Forest Law Center
Based on IRS filings
Washington Forest Law Center is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. Net investment income was $4.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Forest Law Center is led by Peter Goldman, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Peter Goldman
Director & President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Goldman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd True
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Lende
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $32K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $32K, to Ellen Lende (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Washington Forest Law Center
What is Washington Forest Law Center?
Washington Forest Law Center is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Seattle, WA.
Where does Washington Forest Law Center operate?
Washington Forest Law Center has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Washington Forest Law Center's EIN?
Washington Forest Law Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1803140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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