2024-11-11T09:08:10-07:00 2023-12-31 823726482 Rising Sun Accounting PO Box 25726 Seattle WA 98165 990 2023-01-01 810969007 Lavender Rights Project LAVE 2066397955 911 E Pike St Suite 314 Seattle WA 98122 Jaelynn Scott Executive Director 2066397955 2024-11-11 1 1 Samuel Dahlin P01888405 2069395442 2024-11-11 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Jaelynn Scott 911 E Pike St Suite 314 Seattle WA 98122 2838046 0 X www.lavenderrightsproject.org X 2016 WA Lavender Rights Project (LRP) protects Black life by elevating the power, autonomy, and leadership of the Black trans and gender diverse community through intersectional legal and social services. We are fighting for the right to exist without fear of state and interpersonal violence, to have control over our own bodies, and to be able to live full, long, and joyful lives. We use Black feminism to guide us as we tackle our three areas of impact-economic justice, housing justice, and gender-based violence prevention through movement building. In doing this, we place the most vulnerable members of our community-namely Black trans girls, women, femmes-at the center in order to find solutions that will bring forward collective liberation for all marginalized communities. Based in Seattle, LRP works locally and throughout the state but also has national impact through our extensive partnerships and coalitions. Our organization disrupts oppressive systems that target Black gender diverse and 7 7 21 15 0 0 2969637 2775501 127839 41500 2838 8979 1197 -43725 3101511 2782255 85586 103005 0 0 1194618 1535787 0 0 408150 506308 680639 1786512 2319431 1314999 462824 3125400 3872853 77537 365054 3047863 3507799 X Lavender Rights Project elevates the power, autonomy, and leadership of the black intersex & gender diverse community through intersectional legal and social services. We utilize the law as an organizing principle to affirm our civil rights and self-determination. Our organization disrupts oppressive systems that target black gender diverse and intersex communities of color and lead to disproportionate levels of poverty, housing disparities, and gender-based violence, especially among black and indigenous people. 1 0 876134 10147 12500 DeCrim: LRP works to end the criminalization of Black communities through legal advocacy, community power building, and targeted political action. We work to disrupt transmisogynoir everywhere by collaborating with those most impacted by violence, injustice, and discrimination. By investing in the safety of our community, LRP is fighting for the liberation of those most vulnerable. Among our key achievements in 2023 is the passage of the Shield Law, safeguarding those seeking gender-affirming care from discrimination and legal repercussions. We also successfully advocated for budget line items specifically allocated for gender-affirming healthcare, ensuring that these essential services are adequately funded and accessible to all trans community members. Through our Movement Lawyering efforts we seek to decriminalize Black communities by tracking legislative activities and plugging into partnerships that build community support through action and will provide direct legal services to select cases that align with these efforts. We are currently focusing on a campaign to end Cash Bail in the state of Washington which disproportionately impacts low-income Black people, especially Black trans people. LRP also provides legal and policy education to the communities we serve. Our "know your rights" summits and other community education workshops are designed to build grassroots movement and advocacy led by the Black trans community. The DeCrim department also works to educate legal professionals throughout Washington state. For example, this year our Lead Attorney provided training to more than 250 higher and lower court judges from the Superior and District Court system on the issues faced by our clients and our approach to creating change. Similarly, they also led a training for the Washington State Bar Association's executive body followed by a second training to approximately 2,200 WSBA general attorneys. 90940 63987 0 Economic Justice: LRP recognizes Economic Justice as a cornerstone of protecting all Black life and the long-term safety of Black gender diverse communities. We prioritize direct economic support and movement building as answers to legacies of workplace discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence. In 2022, LRP launched a two-year pilot Guaranteed Base Income (GBI) program to provide a small group of people at risk of houselessness with a $1,000 monthly stipend that supported immediate stabilization. We are currently evaluating the data from the pilot program and working with partners to expand GBI. In addition, LRP intends to build our Economic Justice focus to explore issues like reparations, employment, small business support, and financial education for members of our community. 432569 573 29000 Housing Justice: LRP's Housing Justice department is committed to equity, inclusivity, integrity, and adaptability to best serve our community. We center our Housing Justice work around education and advocacy, actively influencing policy discussions in King County and throughout Washington State, ensuring the inclusion of experiences and voices of Black gender diverse individuals. Additionally, our program conducts specialized trainings for agencies serving Black trans women and femmes. These sessions focus on fostering informed, educated, and continuously evolving staff members dedicated supporting and empowering our community. Through our Wellness Nexus, we are dedicated to enhancing holistic well-being by providing resources and referrals in the areas of physical wellness, mental wellness, and spiritual/social wellness. This program envisions a community where individuals thrive in every aspect of their lives. Open to all marginalized people, we utilize our own experience as Black trans people and specialize in services that create broad impact. Our 2023 policy advocacy contributed to the Health Through Housing initiative, which redirected $16 million in jail funds to support housing solutions that prioritize health and well-being. A portion of this funding contributed to LRP partnering with King County and Chief Seattle Club to renovate and open a 32-unit permanent housing facility in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. LRP will provide on-site services to individuals housed at the facility which will be opening early in 2025. 283064 28298 0 Public Policy: Established in 2023, LRP's Policy Department focuses on public policy advocacy efforts, strategic partnerships, and coalition building that creates systemic change. With a proliferation of anti-Black and anti-trans legislation recently, we work to directly influence public policies in Washington State and nationally that remove historical barriers to liberation. Our policy team recently hosted a national policy convening in Atlanta with Black trans policy leaders from around the country to identify shared priorities and coordinate a collective response. We are also working with Washington state partners to publish our 2025 Washington state legislative priorities. As we look ahead to 2025, we are building power by creating stability, joy, and safety for all people with a focus on the Black community, especially gender diverse people. 283064 28298 0 1682707 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 32 0 1 21 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X Rising Sun Accounting 2069395442 PO Box 25726 Seattle WA 98165 Jaelynn Scott Executive Director 35 0 X 142226 0 11532 Akoth Ombaka Director of Operations 35 0 X 106306 0 10979 Cooper T Sealy President 5 0 X X 0 0 0 David Strong Vice President 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Aries Dial Secretary 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Shaun Glaze Treasurer 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Armilito Pangilinan Treasurer 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Valeriana CB Estes Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 Marcus Sanzi Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 Chan Thompson Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 248532 0 22511 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 121034 0 733894 1920573 6000 2775501 Legal Training 541199 41500 41500 0 0 0 0 0 0 41500 8979 0 0 8979 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7866 121034 49791 -41925 0 -41925 4200 6000 -1800 0 0 -1800 0 2782255 41500 0 -34746 28240 28240 74765 74765 153758 116856 13838 23064 1146130 845593 105630 194907 12792 11020 462 1310 106544 82250 8525 15769 116563 87694 9199 19670 6510 6510 61196 41521 14116 5559 230465 109987 29028 91450 17747 7766 110 9871 71534 33681 25431 12422 72854 56609 8265 7980 76748 59864 5782 11102 85570 71484 4580 9506 10093 9375 216 502 26661 23492 1453 1716 Equipment Rental 9414 6193 1503 1718 Program Expenses 6631 5056 341 1234 Professional Development 5216 4751 95 370 2319431 1682707 228574 408150 2490078 3042973 623882 554418 10063 15279 1377 260183 3125400 3872853 77537 109525 255529 77537 365054 X 2863922 3012799 183941 495000 3047863 3507799 3125400 3872853 462824 0 0 0 -2888 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 541427 2085092 1933635 2969637 2775501 10305292 541427 2085092 1933635 2969637 2775501 10305292 1630614 8674678 51 445 2838 8979 12313 330 6195 13950 1197 21672 10339277 648968 0.83900 0.83051 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Fiscal Sponsorship Fee and other related revenue RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Right of Use Assets - Net 260183 260183 0 Lease Liability 255529 255529 2840547 0 2500 0 1 2501 2838046 0 -55791 -55791 2782255 2380610 2500 0 0 58679 61179 2319431 0 0 0 2319431 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Rounding Difference: $1 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b Fundraising and Raffle Expenses reported with Expenses on CPA Review Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Fundraising and Raffle Event Expenses reported with Expenses on CPA Review: $55,791, Prior Period Adjustments reported with Expenses on CPA Review: $2,890, Rounding Difference: -$2 Black Trans Comedy Showcase 128900 121034 7866 0 0 4667 494 28836 15794 0 0 128900 121034 7866 0 0 4667 494 28836 15794 49791 -41925 1 Alliance For Global Justice Black Trans Travel Fund 225 E 26th Street Suite 1 Tuscon AZ 85713 522094677 501c3 7209 Emergency Support Grant 12 6 Hardship Grants to Individuals and Legal Client Costs 15 70436 4329 Cost Legal Client Costs Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The organization provides funds with the understanding that those funds will be used to fulfill the mission of the receiving organization. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Jaelynn Scott Executive Director 139253 0 2973 0 0 0 0 0 11532 0 153758 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Jaelynn received a 2023 bonus of $2,973.26. This was a part of bonuses paid to all staff members. Form 990, Part III, Line 2 In 2023, Lavender Rights Project established a Public Policy program that focuses on public policy advocacy efforts, strategic partnerships, and coalition building that creates systemic change. With a proliferation of anti-Black and anti-trans legislation recently, we work to directly influence public policies in Washington State and nationally that remove historical barriers to liberation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A complete copy of the form is provided to the governing body prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Upon or before hire, election, or appointment each employee and board member must provide a full written disclosure of all direct or indirect financial interests that could potentially result in a conflict of interest. Examples include employer, business, and other nonprofit affiliations, and those of family members or a significant other. This written disclosure will be kept on file and will be updated annually and as needed. Employees and board members must disclose any interests in a proposed transaction or decision that may create a conflict of interest. After disclosure, the employee or board member will not be permitted to participate in the transaction or decision. Should there be any dispute as to whether a conflict of interest exists: 1) the Executive Director shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists for an employee and shall determine the appropriate response; 2) the Board of Directors shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists for the executive director or a member of the board and shall determine the appropriate response. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Board of Directors utilized the Compensation Connections salary survey, adjusted to the median of market, and the salary was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors. This process was last conducted in June 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Lavender Rights Project makes its Form 990, and Form 1023 available to the public upon request. In addition, copies of Form 990 are available on public websites such as propublica.org