Nonprofit · EIN 86-3134470
SKAGIT LEGAL AID
Tax-exempt · MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,212,085 | $1,504,373 | $707,712 | $1,161,917 | $122,655 | $1,039,262 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,247,292 | $1,080,671 | $166,621 | $497,712 | $166,162 | $331,550 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $817,602 | $797,089 | $20,513 | $302,548 | $137,619 | $164,929 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,223,820
- of which government grants
- $1,059,503
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,579
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$19,314
- Other revenue
- -$19,314
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $116,025
- Other salaries and wages
- $900,709
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,172,897
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $30,750
- Occupancy
- $51,001
- Travel
- $38,186
- Depreciation
- $783
- Program services (functional)
- $1,316,660
- Management and general (functional)
- $137,545
- Fundraising (functional)
- $50,168
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $497,712
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,161,917
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $122,655
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,039,262
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $841
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,039,262
- Gross receipts
- $2,252,165
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 48
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Dugan | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $110,769 | $5,255 |
| Marcelina Mendoza Feliciano | Community Outreach Coordinator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,762 | $9,038 |
| Oscar Medina Perez | Paralegal Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,061 | $9,142 |
| Gail Smith | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Webb | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurence Blakely | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kat Lohman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marta Martinez Olivera | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josefina Ramirez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Pouley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Edward | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Geoff McCann | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eva Wescott | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Dugan | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $105,308 | $8,176 |
| Gail Smith | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Webb | Vice-Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurence Blakely | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kat Lohman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marta Martinez Olivera | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josefina Ramirez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Pouley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Dugan | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $89,123 | $7,461 |
| Gail Smith | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Webb | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Annalise Martucci | Vice-Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurence Blakely | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kat Lohman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marta Martinez Olivera | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathaniel Block | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Schuh | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Shand | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Wall | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 325 PINE ST STE A, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273-5929
- In care of
- % HEATHER WEBB
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Andrew Dugan, PO Box 2463, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
- Signed the 990
- Andrew Dugan, Executive Director
- Phone
- (360) 230-8101
- Website
- www.skagitlegalaid.org
- Return prepared by
- WERSEN NONPROFIT CPAS LLC
Mission
To provide access to justice for low income and historically marginalized individuals through 1) providing free legal services to those persons who by reason of poverty and unable to effectively access the legal system, 2) promoting, and facilitating the provision of pro bono legal services, and 3) providing community education and instruction on legal issues affecting low income and marginalized communities.
Program accomplishments
- Housing Justice & Eviction Defense Program - Skagit Legal Aid provides eviction defense and tenant advocacy services across Skagit, San Juan, and Island Counties and serves as conflict counsel in Whatcom County. In 2025, we closed 195 court appointed cases for tenants, nearly all involving full representation, negotiated settlements, and court advocacy to prevent displacement.In partnership with the Skagit County Public Health Department, we paired legal representation with $612,782 in emergency rental assistance for 94 households, preventing homelessness and stabilizing families at immediate risk.We also operated community-based housing clinics in Burlington, Everson, San Juan Island, Lopez Island, and East County, providing early intervention services that helped tenants resolve disputes, access rental assistance, and avoid formal eviction filings. Our work prioritizes farmworkers, undocumented tenants, and individuals in nontraditional housing such as motels, RVs, and employer-provided units.Expenses $840,867
- Immigration & Identification Support - Skagit Legal Aid provides direct immigration representation, community education, and identification assistance for immigrants across northwest Washington, prioritizing Indigenous and limited English proficient communities.In 2025, we closed 197 immigration cases, nearly half involving high-level representation, including asylum applications, U visa petitions, naturalization, employment authorization, and Special Immigrant Juvenile-related state court predicate orders and federal filings.We conducted dozens of Know Your Rights events, reaching more than 6,500 community members with information on immigration enforcement, Fourth Amendment protections, and family safety planning. We assisted hundreds of noncitizen parents in preparing parental and financial powers of attorney to protect children in case of detention or deportation.Through partnership with El Consulado de Mxico en Seattle, more than 70 Indigenous families obtained critical identification documents.Expenses $235,065
- Post-Conviction & Debt Relief Program - Skagit Legal Aid provides post-conviction relief, driver's license reinstatement, and consumer debt advocacy services to remove legal and financial barriers to stability.In 2025, we vacated at least 40 convictions and secured more than $106,000 in waived or reduced legal financial obligations and traffic penalties across 92 cases. Our biweekly Debt Clinic at Skagit District Court provided medical debt negotiation, consumer defense, and judgment relief services. We expanded capacity to offer Chapter 7 bankruptcy assistance for clients facing tenant debt and licensing-related financial barriers.These services directly improved employment access, lawful driving, housing stability, and family security for justice-impacted and low-income individuals.Expenses $240,728
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-3134470
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,161,917
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,252,165
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,212,085 | $1,504,373 | $1,161,917 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,247,292 | $1,080,671 | $497,712 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $817,602 | $797,089 | $302,548 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $527,231 | $528,149 | $277,954 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 86-3134470).
Questions about SKAGIT LEGAL AID
- What is the EIN of SKAGIT LEGAL AID?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SKAGIT LEGAL AID is 86-3134470.
- Is SKAGIT LEGAL AID tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to SKAGIT LEGAL AID tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SKAGIT LEGAL AID 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 SKAGIT LEGAL AID due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SKAGIT LEGAL AID last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SKAGIT LEGAL AID?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Andrew Dugan.
- Who are the officers and directors of SKAGIT LEGAL AID?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,769 (Andrew Dugan, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SKAGIT LEGAL AID have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,212,085, expenses of $1,504,373 and total assets of $1,161,917 at year end.
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