Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1992, with $4,066,633 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
700 14th St Nw Ste 400, Washington, DC, 20005 EIN 52-1784938 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.1M
▼ 12.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.0M
Net assets
$2.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -24% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs: 6 mo reserves · -24% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 700 14th St Nw Ste 400, Washington, DC, 20005
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.8M (FY2013) to $4.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.8MNet assets $2.5M
Operating margin
-24.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.4M
Total liabilities
$1.8M
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,066,633▼12.0% | $5,049,868▼4.8% | $2,524,254▼27.2% | $4,364,570▼43.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,622,436▲28.0% | $5,304,359▲16.5% | $3,468,162▼16.0% | $7,724,702▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,611,993▼49.1% | $4,551,784▲8.9% | $4,127,312▼18.5% | $9,068,094▲30.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,098,758▲114% | $4,179,092▼1.4% | $5,067,103▲136% | $6,938,100▲64.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,322,526▼0.1% | $4,240,248▼8.3% | $2,147,437▼29.9% | $4,212,387▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,324,846▼38.8% | $4,626,344▲12.6% | $3,065,159▼29.8% | $5,098,343▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,431,941▲14.5% | $4,107,730▲11.6% | $4,366,657▲43.5% | $4,777,121▲31.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,744,623▼5.4% | $3,679,923▲4.0% | $3,042,446▲56.6% | $3,627,802▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,013,948▲70.2% | $3,537,107▲26.3% | $1,942,354▲317% | $3,232,156▲88.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,946,130▲18.6% | $2,799,785▲4.1% | $465,513▲45.9% | $1,717,444▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,484,546▼11.5% | $2,690,245 | $319,168▼28.0% | $1,384,897▼36.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,806,694 | $2,689,263▼12.6% | $443,263▲82.6% | $2,168,657▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,078,482▼12.2% | $242,816▲72.4% | $2,062,319▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,507,594▼5.1% | $140,815▼85.0% | $1,987,617▼15.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,697,091 | $938,170 | $2,353,772 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.9M total
57 grants to Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs totaling $2.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1784938, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs's EIN?
- Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1784938.
- How much revenue does Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs report?
- Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs reported $4,066,633 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs have?
- CharityIndex grades Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs (EIN 52-1784938) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.