PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION (EIN 91-0852323)
Tax period
2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
Filed
2012-08-20
IRS object ID
201212339349300111
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Timestamp2012-08-20T12:12:09-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

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EIN721607347EIN

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Business Name Line1Watson & McDonell PLLCBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line11325 - 4th Avenue Suite 1705AddressLine1
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Filer Filer

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Address Line1810 Third Avenue Suite 800AddressLine1
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NameFloris MikkelsenName
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NameSusan ReillyName
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Form 990 IRS990

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Form990 Schedule C Part IV Form990ScheduleCPartIV

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IdentifierPart IV, Supplemental Information:Identifier
ExplanationThe Association staff met with state legislators and legislative staff to provide information on criminal defense issues, including procedural rules that would affect our practice and our ability to represent our clients effectively, and broaden criminal justice policy issues, in addition to adequate funding for public defense. Association attorneys met with state legislators and legislative staff to explain the adverse impact of proposed legislation on our clients. Association attorneys testified before legislative committees on proposed legislation as volunteers with the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Washington Defenders Association about public defense funding needs with the goal of influencing budget legislation to adequately fund the defense function.Explanation

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return ReferencePart IV, Line 2b:ReturnReference
ExplanationTDA maintains a separate bank account to hold funds received on behalf of a client in trust until matters are settled at the direction of tbe client or the court. Any earnings revert to the state through the Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program. During 2011, less than 10 transactions occurred and the balance averaged less than $1000.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (5 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8bQuestion does not apply, as none of the committees have the authority to act on behalf of the governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11Management reviews the 990 and reconciles to the audited and board approved financial statements. A copy is e-mailed to the board president and chair of the audit committee who also review the return.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12cBoard Members and management review and sign a detailed conflict of interest form each year that covers both legal and financial conflicts. Employed attorneys review for conflicts regularly.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15aAll Employees except Director are paid on an independently provided scale based on wages paid to prosecuting attorneys in the region. Director's wage was set by Board upon hire, with cost of living adjustments as negotiated for all other staff. Cost of living adjustments to the Director had been deferred during the past two to three years, and in 2011 the deferred wages were paid to her and the deferred increases applied to her salary.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19Documents are available upon request

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