Her Justice Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Her Justice Inc employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Her 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 06/2022, Her Justice Inc generated $7.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 4 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
PROVIDE FREE LEGAL HELP TO WOMEN LIVING IN POVERTY IN NYC, AS WELL AS ADDRESS SYSTEMATIC LEGAL BOUNDARIES. HER JUSTICE PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE THAT HELPS WOMEN ACHIEVE STABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SINCE 1993, HER JUSTICE HAS ENSURED THAT WOMEN RECEIVE CRITICAL LEGAL SERVICES THAT HELP THEM ACHIEVE SAFETY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND STABILITY. WE OFFER A FULL RANGE OF FREE LEGAL SERVICES INFORMATION, ADVICE, DRAFTING COURT DOCUMENTS AND FULL REPRESENTATION IN FAMILY, DIVORCE AND IMMIGRATION MATTERS TO ADDRESS THE VITAL NEEDS OF NEW YORK CITY WOMEN AND CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND IMMIGRANTS ISOLATED BY LANGUAGE AND CULTURE. WHAT MAKES HER JUSTICE UNIQUE IS OUR ""PRO BONO FIRST"" MODEL. WE SPECIALIZE IN OFFERING PRO BONO ASSISTANCE BY CONNECTING VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FROM OVER 80 PREMIER FIRMS WITH WOMEN LIVING IN POVERTY WHO DESPERATELY NEED A LAWYER. HER JUSTICE TRAINS AND MENTORS THE VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO IMPOVERISHED WOMEN AND CHILDREN LIVING IN NEW YORK CITY. HER JUSTICE IDENTIFIES WOMEN WITH CASES THAT WOULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJUSTICE WITHOUT LEGAL HELP. HER JUSTICE MATCHES THE BEST LEGAL SERVICES TO EACH CLIENT AND BRINGS THE POWER OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST, EMPOWERING LOW-INCOME WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO AVOID HOMELESSNESS AND OVERCOME POVERTY AND ABUSE. LAST YEAR, HER JUSTICE PROVIDED ESSENTIAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO OVER 6,900 WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. EVERY DOLLAR DONATED TO HER JUSTICE DELIVERS $8 WORTH OF LEGAL SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS AT NO COST TO THEM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Barasch ESQ Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $259,157 |
Steven M Zelin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kelley A Cornish ESQ Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Paul D Leake ESQ Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ivan R Lehon CFA Cfe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Elizabeth Abrams Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $3,244,644 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,062,048 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,516,720 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $67,081 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,823,412 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $51,291 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $63,283 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$404,328 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,539,734 |
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. | $262,137 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,140 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,076,649 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $92,818 |
Other employee benefits | $381,947 |
Payroll taxes | $282,844 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $103,931 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $60,050 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $114,103 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $184,543 |
Information technology | $167,101 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $661,245 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $25,793 |
Insurance | $42,810 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,535,711 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $308 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,022,374 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,260,503 |
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 | $2,336 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,193 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,392,201 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $480,150 |
Total assets | $8,201,065 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $167,134 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $167,134 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,633,931 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $400,000 |
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 | $8,201,065 |