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MIP Score

58

Legal Aid
Dispute Mediation

Northwest Consumer Law Center

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

Address

936 N 34th St, Ste 300, Seattle, Washington, 98103

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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.

At a Glance

Navigating Debt Collection

Navigating Debt Collection

Understanding the impact of debt collection on credit scores.

Foreclosure Prevention

Foreclosure Prevention

Helping homeowners avoid foreclosure through legal means.

Student Loan Advocacy

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

Bankruptcy Clinic

2024-01-10

A free clinic where attendees can get legal advice on navigating bankruptcy.

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Debt Defense Webinar

2024-02-15

A live webinar discussing defenses against debt collection efforts.

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Consumer Rights Advocacy Day

2024-03-01

Join us for a day of advocacy education and action.

Our Programs

Debt Defense

Debt Defense

Helping clients fight against unlawful debt collection practices.

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Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic

Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic

Providing guidance and resources for individuals seeking bankruptcy relief.

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Consumer Advocacy

Consumer Advocacy

Advocating for legal reforms and policies that benefit consumers.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Legal Assistant Volunteer

Assist with legal document preparation and client consultations.

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Event Volunteer

Help organize and facilitate community events.

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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

CategoryAmountPercentage
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants77.14K49.34%
Program Services70.27K44.94%
Investment Income11.09K7.09%
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets00.00%
Other Notable Sources00.00%
Total Revenue156.3K100.00%