Nonprofit · EIN 91-1354688
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $314,557 | $286,658 | $27,899 | $195,176 | $64,682 | $130,494 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $285,446 | $270,246 | $15,200 | $114,355 | $11,760 | $102,595 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $342,213 | $312,519 | $29,694 | $117,785 | $30,390 | $87,395 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $268,263
- Membership dues
- $142,092
- Program service revenue
- $52,825
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$7,934
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,403
- Other revenue
- -$6,531
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,008
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $116,148
- Other salaries and wages
- $37,509
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $171,198
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,822
- Occupancy
- $8,168
- Travel
- $438
- Program services (functional)
- $214,983
- Management and general (functional)
- $53,517
- Fundraising (functional)
- $18,158
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $114,355
- Total assets, end of year
- $195,176
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $64,682
- Net assets, end of year
- $130,494
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $130,494
- Gross receipts
- $375,365
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Bramwell | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $86,155 | $9,898 |
| Cooper Offenbecher | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Scott | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robin Emmans | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Poston | Vice President East Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pete Mazzone | Vice President West Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Gause | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Askerov | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sunshine Bradshaw | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Clark | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Prairie Cloutier | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad Dold | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Fleming | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Forde | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harry Gasnick | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Hagara | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Hess | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vitaliy Kertchen | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ulvar Klein | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cara Lorenzo | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Pilon | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Josh Saunders | Governor Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| David Trieweiler | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diego Vargas | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Wonder | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Bramwell | Executive Director Officer | 32 | $46,422 | $7,845 |
| Robin Emmans | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Poston | Vice President East Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Straub | Vice President West Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Gause | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory Scott | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cooper Offenbecher | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hammerstad | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Trieweiler | Governor Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Askerov | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sunshine Bradshaw | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elissa Brine | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fatima Dilek | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad Dold | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Fleming | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Forde | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harry Gasnick | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Hess | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ulvar Klein | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cara Lorenzo | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendra Lotstein | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Mazzone | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Pilon | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Sandberg | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kent Underwood | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Hirotaka | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $103,262 | $1,718 |
| Robin Emmans | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Poston | Vice President East Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Straub | Vice President West Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Gause | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory Scott | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Cooper Offenbecher | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hammerstad | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Hess | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendra Lotstein | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ulvar Klein | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad Dold | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cara Lorenzo | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elissa Ann Brine | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Fleming | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Mazzone | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Trieweiler | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fatima Dilek | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Askerov | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kent Underwood | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Pilon | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harry Gasnick | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Forde | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sunshine Bradshaw | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brooke Hagara | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 600 1ST AVE STE 102 PMB 2610, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2287
- In care of
- % AMY M HIROTAKA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lauren Bramwell, 600 1st Ave, STE 102 PMB 2610, Seattle, WA 98104
- Signed the 990
- Lauren Bramwell, Executive Director
- Phone
- (206) 623-1302
- Website
- www.wacdl.org
- Return prepared by
- Rising Sun Accounting
Mission
The mission of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL) is to foster the integrity, independence and expertise of criminal defense lawyers; to support the criminal defense community through education and the exchange of information; to promote the fair and just administration of criminal justice; and to ensure due process and defend the rights secured by law for all persons accused of crime.
Program accomplishments
- Organized and presented continuing legal education (CLE) programs. Awarded four CLE scholarships to reduce financial barriers and support equitable access to professional development. Additionally, WACDL hosted 18 "WACDL Wednesdays," providing facilitated roundtable sessions where members shared advice and collaborated on defense strategies in an informal, supportive setting.Expenses $90,092 · grants $2,008 · revenue $54,120
- Tracked legislation affecting criminal law and criminal defense practice and provided testimony and advocacy on key legislative priorities. Through the Rules Committee, reviewed and submitted feedback on proposed court rules impacting criminal practice. Filed amicus briefs in cases presenting issues of broad importance to the criminal defense community.Expenses $77,731
- Maintained a comprehensive library of legal briefs and motions and operated five practice-area email discussion lists used by members to exchange information on criminal law and defense practice. Published regular newsletters and case law updates to keep members informed of developments affecting criminal defense. Maintained an expert witness database and a Brady list identifying potentially impeachable law enforcement officers. Through the Ethics Hotline, provided guidance to members regarding the Rules of Professional Conduct. WACDL's Strike Force Committee remained available to consult with-and in some cases represent-members facing harassment or retaliation stemming from their defense advocacy.Expenses $47,160 · revenue $108
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1354688
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $195,176
- Income (IRS master file)
- $375,365
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $314,557 | $286,658 | $195,176 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $285,446 | $270,246 | $114,355 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $342,213 | $312,519 | $117,785 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $232,102 | $254,264 | $65,566 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 91-1354688).
Questions about WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS
- What is the EIN of WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS is 91-1354688.
- Is WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Lauren Bramwell.
- Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,155 (Lauren Bramwell, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $314,557, expenses of $286,658 and total assets of $195,176 at year end.
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