What QLaw Foundation does

QLaw Foundation of Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal services and advocacy organization founded in 2009 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington (EIN 65-1253851). Its mission is to promote the dignity and respect of 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians within the legal system through free civil legal services, advocacy, education, and legal assistance. The organization operates three core programs: a recurring 2SLGBTQIA+ Legal Clinic providing free 30-minute phone-based consultations (1st Friday, 3rd Monday) and periodic in-person clinics in Seattle; an Attorney Referral Network connecting clients with community-minded attorneys for ongoing representation; and a Peer Navigator Program offering emotional support and guidance with multi-language capacity including Spanish and ASL.

Underlying "technology" is non-proprietary: a WordPress-style website, a Resource Library of free downloadable brochures and zines on topics such as gender-affirming care, tenant rights, and bullying, plus standard email and SMS communication channels. There is no API, mobile app, SDK, or software product.

QLaw's business model is donation-funded. Revenue streams include individual one-time and monthly recurring gifts, planned giving via The US Will Registry, Donor Advised Fund (DAF) contributions, and event-driven fundraising (Falltacular gala, GiveBIG campaign, recurring brewery nights and trivia fundraisers). All direct client services are free at point of delivery; attorneys in the referral network set their own fees independently. Corporate and law-firm sponsorships (Microsoft, Amazon Legal, Alaska Airlines, ACLU of Washington, Perkins Coie, Fenwick, Stoel Rives, COJK, Helsell Fetterman, among others) and venue partners (Inatai Foundation, Seattle First Baptist Church, multiple Seattle breweries and venues) support operations. Customer segments include 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians (primary), individual donors, attorney network members, and volunteers — reached via a community-led GTM anchored in statewide Pride participation and digital content.

Name

QLaw Foundation

Legal name

QLaw Foundation of Washington

Website

https://qlawfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QLaw Foundation of Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free legal clinics, attorney referrals, and peer navigation services to 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians statewide, supported by donations, sponsorships, and community fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Legal Aid Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), Public Defense & Legal Aid Services (BPAIAFAC)

Keywords

• Nonprofit legal services
• Lgbtq legal advocacy
• Civil legal aid
• Community legal clinics
• Attorney referral network

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: QLaw Foundation raises funds from individual donors through one-time donations and monthly recurring gifts. Donations support free legal clinics, community education, empowerment work, and advocacy on behalf of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
2. Planned Giving / Legacy Gifts: Donors can include QLaw Foundation of Washington in their estate plans, creating a legacy that supports the community for generations. The organization partners with The US Will Registry for this program.
3. Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Gifts: QLaw accepts donations through Donor Advised Funds.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual events such as Falltacular (gala/dance party), Geeks Who Drink trivia nights, Holiday Drag Brunch, and Convergence brewery fundraising events generate donations and sponsorships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

QLaw Foundation of Washington provides free civil legal services and advocacy for 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians through three core programs: a recurring phone-based Legal Clinic offering 30-minute consultations, an Attorney Referral Network connecting clients with affirming attorneys, and a Peer Navigator Program providing emotional support and guidance. Supporting these are a self-serve Resource Library of free legal guides and an annual Falltacular fundraising gala. All direct client services are delivered free of charge across Washington State.

Product overview

QLaw Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a unified suite of legal services for 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians. The core offerings consist of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Legal Clinic (free 30-minute consultations), Attorney Referral Network (connecting clients with affirming attorneys), and Peer Navigator Program (emotional support and guidance). Supporting these services are the Resource Library (educational guides on legal topics), Volunteer Program (engaging legal professionals and community members), and Donation Program (fundraising options including monthly gifts and planned giving). The organization also runs the annual Falltacular gala and various Pride events for community outreach and fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2SLGBTQIA+ Legal Clinic Free 30-minute legal consultations with volunteer attorneys for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members in Washington State to discuss civil legal issues, understand options, and receive resources or referrals. Offered by phone on a recurring monthly schedule and periodically in person.
• Attorney Referral Network A referral network connecting 2SLGBTQIA+ clients in Washington State with experienced, community-minded attorneys who provide representation for civil legal matters, often on a sliding scale or pro bono basis.
• Peer Navigator Program A peer advocate providing emotional support, guidance, and assistance navigating legal and community resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Washington State; the Peer Navigator is a native Spanish speaker and interpretation is available in most languages including ASL.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,702 2SLGBTQIA+ clients received legal services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, minor and moderate.

• Gender Justice LeaguemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2025QLaw Foundation joined a coalition of leading 2SLGBTQIA+ and reproductive rights advocacy organizations (including Gender Justice League, ProChoice Washington, Lavender Rights Project, and statewide advocates) issuing an urgent community letter demanding Seattle Children's Hospital restore gender-affirming surgical care for patients under 19.
• ProChoice WashingtonmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2025Part of a coalition with Gender Justice League, QLaw Foundation, Lavender Rights Project, and statewide advocates demanding Seattle Children's Hospital reverse its decision to halt gender-affirming surgical care for youth.
• Lavender Rights ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2025Part of a coalition with QLaw Foundation, Gender Justice League, and ProChoice Washington advocating for Seattle Children's Hospital to restore gender-affirming surgical care for patients under 19.
• Inatai FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQLaw Foundation holds in-person legal clinics at the Inatai Foundation Office (1301 5th Ave, Suite 2600, Seattle, WA 98101). The Inatai Foundation provides meeting space for QLaw's direct legal services programming, enabling the organization's in-person clinic operations.
• Be:SeattlemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQLaw Foundation co-hosts the Queer Housing Rights Forum & Resource Hub with Be:Seattle and QPA. The forum is centered on building pathways to stable housing, livable wages, affirming healthcare, and political representation for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
• QPA (Queer Pacific Northwest Alliance)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQLaw Foundation co-hosts the Queer Housing Rights Forum & Resource Hub with Be:Seattle and QPA, bringing together community members, organizations, and decision-makers to advance community-driven solutions for LGBTQIA+ stability and justice.
• Hon. Anthony David GipeminorOthersHon. Anthony David Gipe, a judge and artist, donated limited edition prints of his DIVERSITY painting to QLaw Foundation for fundraising purposes. Gifts of $1,000 receive a limited edition print; $1,500 gifts receive an artist-signed limited edition.
• The US Will RegistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQLaw Foundation's Planned Giving program is partnered with The US Will Registry, enabling donors to include QLaw in their estate plans through a dedicated partnership page on the registry's website.
• Recluse Brew WorksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecluse Brew Works partners with QLaw Foundation through the Convergence monthly brewery-night-community-fundraising event series, donating a portion of beer sales to raise money and awareness for QLaw's mission.
• Seattle First Baptist ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQLaw Foundation co-hosts the Queer Housing Rights Forum & Resource Hub at Seattle First Baptist Church (1111 Harvard Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122), using the venue for community programming.
• The Watershed Pub & KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Watershed Pub & Kitchen hosts the monthly Convergence brewery fundraising events benefiting QLaw Foundation, with beers from Recluse Brew Works featured at each event.
• Stoup BrewingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStoup Brewing on Capitol Hill hosts the annual Donor & Volunteer Appreciation celebration for QLaw Foundation supporters.
• Queer/BarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQueer/Bar (1518 11th Ave, Seattle) hosted the Holiday Drag Brunch Benefit for QLaw Foundation, featuring performances by local drag artists to raise funds for free legal services.
• Flying Bike Cooperative BreweryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFlying Bike Cooperative Brewery hosted a Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night fundraiser for QLaw Foundation.
• Clock-Out LoungeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClock-Out Lounge (4864 Beacon Ave S, Seattle) hosted a Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trivia Night fundraiser co-sponsored by Raised By TV Events to benefit QLaw Foundation.
• ACLU of WashingtonmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser. As a mission-aligned civil liberties organization, ACLU of Washington's sponsorship signals shared values in defending 2SLGBTQIA+ rights.
• Alaska AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.
• Amazon LegalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.
• BECUminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.
• Beecher's Handmade CheeseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.
• COJKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser. COJK is a law firm.
• FenwickmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser. Fenwick is a major technology and life sciences law firm.
• Frank Freed Subit & ThomasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.
• Helsell FettermanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.
• Imperia Lake UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.
• Macrina BakeryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.
• Massive NightclubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.
• MicrosoftmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.
• Perkins CoiemoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser. Perkins Coie is a major national law firm.
• Skellenger BenderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.
• Stoel Rives LLPmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.
• Summit Law GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.
• Zafiro LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of QLaw Foundation's Falltacular annual gala and fundraiser.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Transgender Law Center: National transgender-led organization providing legal services, policy advocacy, and community resources for transgender and gender non-conforming people, with a focus area substantially overlapping QLaw's client base.
• Lambda Legal: National LGBTQ+ civil rights legal organization that, like QLaw, provides direct legal services and impact litigation for sexual and gender minority communities, but operates at a multi-state and federal scale.
• National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR): National LGBTQ+ legal advocacy organization offering litigation, policy work, and direct client services on issues including family law, employment, and transgender rights — directly comparable mission to QLaw at a national scale.
• GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD): New England-based LGBTQ+ legal organization delivering impact litigation, advocacy, and direct legal services — comparable mission and service mix to QLaw, operating across multiple states.
• Gender Justice League: Washington State transgender advocacy organization with overlapping civil rights, healthcare access, and policy advocacy work — a frequent coalition partner addressing many of the same client populations as QLaw.
• Lavender Rights Project: Washington State-based Black and Indigenous-led LGBTQ+ legal organization providing direct representation, advocacy, and community education — a close in-state peer and current coalition partner of QLaw.

Regional players

• Northwest Justice Project: Washington State's largest legal aid provider, funded largely by federal and state Legal Services Corporation grants. Provides civil legal services across the state and serves as a broader legal aid counterpart to QLaw's specialized LGBTQ+ work.
• Columbia Legal Services: Washington State legal aid and advocacy organization focused on systemic poverty law — comparable statewide civil legal services infrastructure and federal/state funding model, though without QLaw's LGBTQ+ specialization.
• Legal Voice: Northwest regional legal organization advancing the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people through impact litigation and policy advocacy — overlapping client base and mission with QLaw across Washington and the broader Pacific Northwest.

Broad incumbents

• ACLU of Washington: Statewide civil liberties organization with deep LGBTQ+ rights litigation and advocacy work; a current Falltacular sponsor and a natural broader-incumbent peer given overlapping civil rights mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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