Mission
Northwest Consumer Law Center (NWCLC) was founded in 2013 to deliver legal support and advocate for consumer rights, focusing on marginalized groups in the community. The organization aims to fill the justice gap by providing legal representation and addressing systemic issues to protect consumers from exploitation and abuse, particularly in matters of debt, bankruptcy, and consumer fraud.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2011
EIN
45-2407686
Total Assets
$802.8 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Showing 3 of 3 goals
At a Glance
Navigating Debt Collection
Understanding the impact of debt collection on credit scores.
Foreclosure Prevention
Helping homeowners avoid foreclosure through legal means.
Student Loan Advocacy
Fighting predatory practices in student loan lending.
Impact Stats
Hundreds annually
Number of clients served
Free Legal Services
Provided direct legal help for people facing consumer legal issues.
24 per year
Clinics held
Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic
Offered a free pro se bankruptcy clinic twice a month helping families recover financially.
Multiple significant laws
Legislative changes influenced
Advocacy Efforts
Advocated for laws that positively impact consumers.
Past Events
Understanding Debt Collection
2023-06-15
Educational webinar held on debt collection strategies.
Consumer Rights Community Meeting
2023-04-20
Annual community meeting discussing consumer rights and protections.
Pro Bono Legal Clinic
2023-03-10
Pro bono legal clinic event supporting families in need.
Upcoming Events
Bankruptcy Clinic
2024-01-10
A free clinic where attendees can get legal advice on navigating bankruptcy.
Learn MoreDebt Defense Webinar
2024-02-15
A live webinar discussing defenses against debt collection efforts.
Learn MoreConsumer Rights Advocacy Day
2024-03-01
Join us for a day of advocacy education and action.
Our Programs
Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic
Providing guidance and resources for individuals seeking bankruptcy relief.
Learn More
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy Volunteer
Engage in advocacy efforts to support consumer rights.
Testimonials
"The staff at NWCLC are absolutely fantastic-incredibly thorough, attentive and professional. They made what would have been a stressful and complicated situation easy."
Monet Steadman
Former Client
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
58
64
/100
Program Expense Ratio
85.28%
16
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-35.91%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.1797
16
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.912
14
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0.4408
16
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 77.14K | 49.34% |
| Program Services | 70.27K | 44.94% |
| Investment Income | 11.09K | 7.09% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 156.3K | 100.00% |
