N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc
- Assets
- $346.9m
- Revenue
- $174.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 158
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 04/1940
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-1655255
Organization Overview
N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1940. According to its NTEE Classification (R22) the organization is classified as: Minority Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2021, N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc employed 158 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund 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 06/2021, N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc generated $174.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 56.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $42.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.6% 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.
Since 2015, N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc has awarded 60 individual grants totaling $4,630,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NAACP LDF'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT LITIGATION IN THE AREAS OF POVERTY AND JUSTICE, EDUCATION, VOTING RIGHTS, FAIR EMPLOYMENT, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT, ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LEGAL PROGRAM PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CONNECTION WITH CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS, INCLUDING EDUCATION EQUITY, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
THE THURGOOD MARSHALL INSTITUTE IS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CENTER WITHIN THE NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. THE INSTITUTE COMPLEMENTS LDF'S TRADITIONAL LITIGATION STRENGTHS AND BRINGS CRITICAL CAPABILITIES TO THE FIGHT FOR RACIAL JUSTICE, INCLUDING RESEARCH AND TARGETED ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS.
THE HERBERT LEHMAN PROGRAM OFFERS GRANTS, GENERALLY OF $2,000 ANNUALLY TO U.S. CITIZEN UNDERGRADUATES AND $10,000 ANNUALLY TO U.S. CITIZEN LAW STUDENTS. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO PERSONS WHO ARE ENTERING THE FIRST YEAR OF FULL-TIME STUDY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sherrilyn A Ifill President & Director-Counsel Served Till 3/14/22 | OfficerTrustee | 59 | $394,059 |
Janai Nelson Associate Director-Counsel | Officer | 39.5 | $316,554 |
Janell Byrd Director Of Thurgood Marshall Institute | Officer | 40 | $254,810 |
Samuel Spital Director Of Litigation | Officer | 40 | $250,207 |
Kevin C Thomson Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 39.5 | $241,828 |
Christine Gregory Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 39.5 | $230,164 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Chapman Cubine & Hussey Directmail/online Consultant | 6/29/21 | $1,658,461 |
Community Counselling Service Fund Raising Consultant | 6/29/21 | $936,000 |
Qct Production Consultant | 6/29/21 | $761,000 |
Rafanelli Events Management Inc Special Events Consultant | 6/29/21 | $425,000 |
Netology Technology Services Computer Specialist | 6/29/21 | $285,965 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $12,822,442 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $156,683,876 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,806,249 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $169,506,318 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,329,990 |
| Investment income | $1,567,140 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,781,431 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $174,184,879 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $533,545 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $292,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,404,820 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $457,911 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,556,230 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $793,731 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,447,358 |
| Payroll taxes | $927,071 |
| Fees for services: Management | $4,666,278 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $503,763 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $145,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $3,237,758 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $324,897 |
| Fees for services: Other | $469,907 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,162 |
| Office expenses | $3,875,418 |
| Information technology | $665,887 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,409,688 |
| Travel | $64,633 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $133,176 |
| Interest | $241,110 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,000,569 |
| Insurance | $167,295 |
| All other expenses | $1,099,429 |
| Total functional expenses | $42,477,407 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,303,545 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $108,769,953 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $22,307,772 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $199,422 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $3,432 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,530,949 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $170,206,292 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,579,724 |
| Total assets | $346,901,089 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,806,997 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $3,423 |
| Total liabilities | $5,810,420 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $252,614,585 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $88,476,084 |
| 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 | $346,901,089 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc has awarded $510,000 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Department of Justice nomination of Kristen A. Clarke | $100,000 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: To further the Sponsored Program's Movement for Black Lives in Baltimore through community lawyering, direct pretrial services, education and advocacy; such as demanding transparency around police descipline through litigation, among other charitable and educational activities of the Sponsored Program. | $50,000 |
Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: To advance its mission to address the role Tulsa law enforcement agencies and others played in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre by seeking justice and reparations for the descendants of victims of the Massacre through innovative litigation, policy advocacy and public education strategies, among other charitable and educational purposes. | $50,000 |
North Charleston, SC PURPOSE: To further support its mission to build a just community by organizing thousands of people and holding officials accountable, among other charitable and educational activities. Specifically, the Grantee will use funds to support Team Lead and Network Member trainings to help Network members learn how to: negotiate with public officials and CEOs, recognize the difference between public and private associations, conduct house meetings, research and cut an issue, and recruit members to the network among other skills. | $50,000 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: To further support a campaign to reimagine public safety, and facilitate a participatory budgeting process in Baltimore through the Beyond Youth Organizing Initiative, which seeks to re-engage young people with civics and governance, among other charitable and educational activities of the Sponsored Program. | $50,000 |
Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: To further support the mission of the Sponsored Program, to promote public safety while reducing reliance on arrests and work to improve community problem solving, among other charitable and educational activities of the Sponsored Program. | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc has recieved totaling $26,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Joia Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
James And Katherine Clark Foundation Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LITIGATION, ADVOCACY, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION IN FIGHTING FOR RACIAL JUSTICE. | $3,000 |
Caneel Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $3,000 |
Arthur And Patricia Hill Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $2,500 |
Ruffo Family Foundation Inc Racine, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Rio Vista Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $26,322,735 |
| Earnings | $8,417,634 |
| Net Contributions | $2,140,011 |
| Other Expense | $89,704 |
| Ending Balance | $36,790,676 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc New York, NY | $346,901,089 | $174,184,879 |
Accelerate Change Inc Boston, MA | $7,613,917 | $4,733,282 |
Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund New York, NY | $12,813,524 | $6,077,815 |
Cultural Survival Inc Cambridge, MA | $2,943,226 | $4,417,995 |
Hispanic Coalition Of Greater Waterbury Inc Waterbury, CT | $901,622 | $1,730,536 |
Phd Project Association Montvale, NJ | $3,174,411 | $2,872,226 |
Salvation And Social Justice Trenton, NJ | $527,956 | $1,139,715 |
Committee Against Anti Asian Violen Ce New York, NY | $3,183,141 | $2,432,140 |
New Sanctuary Movement Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $361,586 | $539,464 |
Waterfront Project Inc Jersey City, NJ | $608,238 | $862,392 |
Community Change Inc Boston, MA | $427,779 | $291,921 |
Project Truth And Reconciliation Inc Brooklyn, NY | $193,011 | $372,229 |