Nonprofit · EIN 91-1538621
FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND IDAHO
Tax-exempt · SPOKANE, WA 99201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,536,129 | $9,804,248 | -$268,119 | $2,026,969 | $1,924,929 | $102,040 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,441,748 | $9,876,891 | $564,857 | $2,354,024 | $2,235,424 | $118,600 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,658,216 | $9,883,206 | -$224,990 | $1,797,316 | $1,663,618 | $133,698 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,516,900
- of which government grants
- $9,516,900
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $501
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $18,728
- Other revenue
- $18,728
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $252,221
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,527,928
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,066,783
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $686,790
- Travel
- $235,909
- Program services (functional)
- $8,827,402
- Management and general (functional)
- $976,846
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,354,024
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,026,969
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,924,929
- Net assets, end of year
- $102,040
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $102,040
- Gross receipts
- $9,542,844
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 1994
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Hernandez | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $191,800 | $73,528 |
| John Steven Roberts | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,355 | $64,152 |
| Andrea George | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $191,900 | $61,967 |
| Amy Rubin | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $191,800 | $54,577 |
| Lorinda Youngcourt | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $191,439 | $48,428 |
| Molly Winston | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,479 | $57,793 |
| Carl J Oreskovich | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard A Smith | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Connelly | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Clarence H Barnes | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Margo L Hill | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| William C Maxey | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James M Murphy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Taylor | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robin C Emmans | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracey Staab | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Isserlis | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Francis Adewale | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Rodger | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Hernandez | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,400 | $69,421 |
| Amy Rubin | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,400 | $62,178 |
| Colin Prince | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,564 | $60,018 |
| John McEntire | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,876 | $54,847 |
| Andrea George | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $183,500 | $53,110 |
| Lorinda Youngcourt | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $180,756 | $42,238 |
| Carl J Oreskovich | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard A Smith | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Connelly | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Clarence H Barnes | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Margo L Hill | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| William C Maxey | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James M Murphy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael G Palmer | Board Member (Until Oct '23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark E Vovos | Board Member (Until Dec '23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric K Wahlquist | Board Member (Until May '24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Phillip Wetzel | Board Member (Until May '24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebacca L Pennell | Board Member (Until May '24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Taylor | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robin C Emmans | Board Member (As of Jul '24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracey Staab | Board Member (As of Jul '24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Isserlis | Board Member (As of Jul '24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Francis Adewale | Board Member (As of Jul '24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Rodger | Board Member (As of Jul '24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Hernandez | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,200 | $59,986 |
| Amy Rubin | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,200 | $59,016 |
| Colin Prince | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,922 | $55,235 |
| John McEntire | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,221 | $50,922 |
| Andrea George | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $176,300 | $49,719 |
| Lorinda Youngcourt | Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,189 | $38,756 |
| Carl J Oreskovich | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard A Smith | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Connelly | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Clarence H Barnes | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Margo L Hill | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| William C Maxey | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James M Murphy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael G Palmer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark E Vovos | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric K Wahlquist | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Phillip Wetzel | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebacca L Pennell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Taylor | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 601 W RIVERSIDE AVE STE 900, SPOKANE, WA 99201-2605
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Andrea George, 601 W Riverside Ave Ste 900, Spokane, WA 992012605
- Signed the 990
- Andrea George, Executive Director
- Phone
- (509) 624-7606
- Website
- www.fdewi.org
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly Advisory LLC
Mission
To implement the aims and purpose of the Criminal Justice Act of 1964, 18 USC Section 3006A, as amended, to operate and administer one or more defender assistance offices to provide assistance to the indigent in Federal Trial Courts and Courts of Appeal within the meaning of 18 USC Section 3006A, and provide educational programs for law students and qualified attorneys in order to advance the administration of criminal justice.
Program accomplishments
- Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington & Idaho provide legal assistance to the indigent in federal trial courts and courts of appeal and provide educational programs for law students and qualified attorneys in order to advance the administration of criminal justice. 982 clients were served in the year ended September 30, 2025. As part of the Organization's educational programs for law students, internships are provided in a cooperative education program with colleges acting as a host in this arrangement by providing work-related legal educational experience. The Organization averages 4 interns during the school year with up to 6 interns during the summer months. There are no out of pocket expenses for this program.Expenses $8,827,402
- The Organization is active in training the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel members in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho which is administered by the respective U.S. District Courts and totaled 36 members for Eastern Washington and 5 members for Northern Idaho. 4 Trainings were held for fiscal year 2025.
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1538621
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,026,969
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,542,844
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $9,536,129 | $9,804,248 | $2,026,969 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $10,441,748 | $9,876,891 | $2,354,024 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $9,658,216 | $9,883,206 | $1,797,316 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $8,127,982 | $8,174,829 | $1,375,085 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 91-1538621).
Questions about FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND IDAHO
- What is the EIN of FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND IDAHO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND IDAHO is 91-1538621.
- Is FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND IDAHO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND IDAHO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND IDAHO 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 FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND IDAHO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND IDAHO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND IDAHO?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Andrea George.
- Who are the officers and directors of FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND IDAHO?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $191,800 (Alex Hernandez, Attorney).
- How much revenue does FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND IDAHO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,536,129, expenses of $9,804,248 and total assets of $2,026,969 at year end.
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