Mobilization For Justice Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Mobilization For Justice Inc employed 172 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mobilization For 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 06/2023, Mobilization For Justice Inc generated $25.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $23.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.6% per year over the past 7 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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MFJ OFFERS FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW- INCOME NEW YORKERS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY TO RESOLVE LEGAL PROBLEMS ON A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOUSING: MOBILIZATION FOR JUSTICE WORKS TO PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME NEW YORKERS AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING ADVICE, COUNSEL AND REPRESENTATION TO RESIDENTS ON A WIDE RANGE OF HOUSING ISSUES, INCLUDING TO PREVENT EVICTIONS, OBTAIN REPAIRS, DEFEND SUCCESSION RIGHTS, CONTEST INCORRECT RENTS AND CHALLENGE LANDLORD HARASSMENT, AMONG OTHER ISSUES. WE ALSO HELP PEOPLE PRESERVE THEIR HOMES BY REPRESENTING THEM IN FORECLOSURE ACTIONS.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS
DISABILITY AND AGING RIGHTS: MOBILIZATION FOR JUSTICE PROVIDES CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THOSE LIVING IN ADULT HOMES AND FOR SENIORS LIVING IN NURSING HOMES. WE ALSO WORK ON TRANSPORTATION ACCESSIBILITY.
ECONOMIC JUSTICE: MFJ'S ECONOMIC JUSTICE PRACTICE AREA WORKS TO ENSURE THAT LOW-INCOME NEW YORKERS CAN ACCESS PUBLIC BENEFITS (SUCH AS DISABILITY BENEFITS, SNAP [SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM], AND HEALTH INSURANCE); ENSURE PEOPLE GET THE WAGES TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED AND GET UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND WORKERS COMPENSATION WHERE APPROPRIATE, AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE GET LICENSES SO THEY CAN SUCCESSFULLY REENTER THE WORKFORCE. WE WORK WITH PEOPLE TO AVOID CRIPPLING DEBT, AND CHALLENGE PREDATORY AND DECEPTIVE LENDING PRACTICES. BECAUSE RESOLVING IMMIGRATION PROBLEMS IS OFTEN KEY TO ENSURING ECONOMIC STABILITY, WE ALSO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THIS AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tiffany Liston Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $223,552 |
Anne Elise Brown Deputy Director | Officer | 35 | $193,244 |
Kevin M Cremin Director Of Litigation | Officer | 35 | $166,304 |
Montel Cherry Deputy Director Of Diversity | Officer | 35 | $170,447 |
Lindsay Bascom Chief Fiscal Officer | Officer | 35 | $165,061 |
Todd Silverblatt Supervising Attorney | 35 | $176,679 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Dega Systems Llc Information Tech | 6/29/23 | $603,705 |
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp Legal Services | 6/29/23 | $188,260 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $790,739 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $22,379,142 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,350,816 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,520,697 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $516,178 |
Investment income | $155,449 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $25,225,304 |
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. | $1,687,518 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $518,895 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,681,700 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $865,279 |
Other employee benefits | $2,392,577 |
Payroll taxes | $1,209,043 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $81,736 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $12,500 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $350,616 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,613 |
Office expenses | $897,887 |
Information technology | $246,833 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,600,161 |
Travel | $5,678 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $258,415 |
Insurance | $140,432 |
All other expenses | $37,695 |
Total functional expenses | $23,476,683 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,701,210 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,382,003 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,397,663 |
Accounts receivable, net | $779,851 |
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 | $475,358 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,061,249 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $18,573 |
Other assets | $13,683,998 |
Total assets | $27,499,905 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,364,811 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $15,678 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $47,888 |
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 | $14,358,903 |
Total liabilities | $17,787,280 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,607,374 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,105,251 |
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 | $27,499,905 |