Alabama Appleseed Center For Law And Justice Inc is located in Montgomery, AL. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Alabama Appleseed Center For Law And Justice Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alabama Appleseed Center For Law And Justice Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Alabama Appleseed Center For Law And Justice Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 18.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPLEMENTING POLICY CHANGE CAMPAIGNS AND JUSTICE SYSTEM REFORMS TO ALLEVIATE INJUSTICE AFFECTING INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS IN THE ALABAMA LEGAL SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ECONOMIC JUSTICE - RESEARCHING AND ADVOCATING JUSTICE TO THOUGHTFULLY TACKLE AND IMPLEMENT NEW POLICIES THAT STOP THE POVERTY TO PRISON PIPELINE BY HIGHLIGHTING THE EFFECTS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEBT, COURT FINES AND FEES, AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS. THE JEFFERSON COUNTY EQUITABLE FINES AND FEES PROJECT (JEFF), DRIVER'S LICENSE REFORM, AND TRAFFIC STOPS PROJECT ARE 3 PROJECTS COMPOSING THE ECONOMIC JUSTICE PROGRAM.
MASS INCARCERATION - THE HABITUAL FELONY OFFENDER PROJECT (HFOA) TARGETS MASS INCARCERATION IN ALABAMA PRISONS TO IMPROVE THE UNCONSTITUTIONAL PRISON SYSTEM AND ASSIST INDIGENT INCARCERATED PRISONERS SERVING LIFE SENTENCES TO OBTAIN NEW SENTENCES AND RELEASES, AND THEN AIDS THESE INMATES IN REHABILITATION, CRIME PREVENTION, AND RE-ENTRY PROGRAM SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, THE DIRECT RELIEF PROJECT TARGETS UNCONSTITUTIONAL PRISON SENTENCES FOR LOW-LEVEL OFFENDERS THAT RECEIVED HARSH AND SEVERE PUNISHMENTS IN THE COURT OF LAW. THROUGH THE DIRECT RELIEF PROGRAM, THE CENTER ADVOCATES TO RECTIFY AND RELEASE THOSE IMPRISONED FROM THESE HARSH AND UNJUST PUNISHMENTS FOR MINOR CRIMES BY PROVIDING DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS.
RACIAL JUSTICE, HEALTH FOR JUSTICE, AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY - ADVOCATING FOR EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTED INFRASTRUCTURE VERSUS PRIORITIZING PUNISHMENT AND DEPRIVATION AMONGST ALABAMA'S POPULATION AND ITS AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO THE HUMAN JUSTICE RIGHTS ADVOCACY, THESE PROGRAMS ALSO INVOLVE RESEARCHING AND ADVOCATING JUSTICE IN THE GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS THAT PURSUE PROFIT OVER THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, AND SHINING A LIGHT ON HARMFUL GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT IMPACT VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tiffanie Agee Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ramona C Albin Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dylan Black Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Michael P Carlson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dr Natalie Davis Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Elizabeth Jones Flachsbart Audit Committee Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $49,686 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,177,230 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,226,916 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | -$22,170 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,152 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,202,594 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,885 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,093 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $540,335 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $34,974 |
Other employee benefits | $51,359 |
Payroll taxes | $46,733 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,869 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,262 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,393 |
Office expenses | $26,757 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $55,052 |
Travel | $15,768 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $884 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,668 |
Insurance | $7,884 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,151,066 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,267 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $913,231 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,683 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $166,062 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,090,243 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,300 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $360,500 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $76 |
Total liabilities | $366,876 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $659,772 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $63,595 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,090,243 |