William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice Inc
- Assets
- $288.7m
- Revenue
- $110.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 218
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 09/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 13-3839293
Organization Overview
William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B40) the organization is classified as: Higher Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice Inc employed 218 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. William J Brennan Jr Center 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, William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice Inc generated $110.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $41.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.1% per year over the past 8 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 2020, William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice Inc has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $870,925. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O. THE BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW IS A NONPARTISAN LAW AND POLICY INSTITUTE THAT SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE AMERICAN SYSTEMS OF DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BRENNAN CENTER WORKS TO: PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS; ENSURE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS; BALANCE CIVIL LIBERTIES WITH NATIONAL SECURITY; DEFEND THE RULE OF LAW; AND ADVANCE MEANINGFUL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM. WE CONDUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOP POLICY PROPOSALS IN THOSE AND RELATED AREAS. WE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON AND ADVOCATE FOR OUR POLICY PROPOSALS. WE LITIGATE AND PROVIDE OTHER LEGAL ADVOCACY AND POLICY EXPERTISE ON OUR ISSUES NATIONALLY AND TO BOLSTER ADVOCACY LED BY STATE AND GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Waldman President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $599,544 |
Wendy Weiser Director Democracy Program | Officer | 40 | $346,767 |
John Anthony Butler Vp/coo | Officer | 40 | $344,851 |
John Kowal VP , Programs | Officer | 40 | $349,562 |
Lisa Benenson Vp, Communications & Strategy | Officer | 40 | $346,116 |
Jeanine Plant-Chirlin Chief Of Staff | 40 | $332,958 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Precision Strategies Llc Integrated Strategy & Marketing | 6/29/23 | $907,500 |
Gps Impact Digital Strategy | 6/29/23 | $320,000 |
Michael Page International Inc Recruitment Company/employment Agency | 6/29/23 | $302,039 |
The Raben Group Llc National Public Affairs & Strategic Comm | 6/29/23 | $295,722 |
Incandescent Llc Consultants | 6/29/23 | $250,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $985,507 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $108,073,929 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,836,684 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $109,059,436 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,998,775 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,429,947 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$121,398 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $110,506,866 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $179,000 |
| 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. | $2,702,182 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $461,451 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $18,174,784 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,183,938 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,749,268 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,433,083 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $167,455 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $613,092 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,425,896 |
| Advertising and promotion | $226,139 |
| Office expenses | $1,045,172 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,681,670 |
| Travel | $532,778 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $596,734 |
| Interest | $23,806 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $894,881 |
| Insurance | $69,121 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $41,731,749 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,199,906 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $16,793,617 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,013,726 |
| 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 | $514,179 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,908,789 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $204,603,988 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $42,683,641 |
| Total assets | $288,717,846 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,112,205 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $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 | $500,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $45,770,153 |
| Total liabilities | $48,382,858 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $184,024,268 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $56,310,720 |
| 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 | $288,717,846 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice Inc has awarded $179,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
R STREET INSTITUTE PURPOSE: BUILDING WEBSITE AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH COLLABORATION ON COMMITTEE FOR SAFE AND SECURE ELECTIONS. | $100,000 |
PUBLIC POLICY AND EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: ORGANIZING ON PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS/ CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM | $30,000 |
WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: DIGITAL ADVERTISING VIA PRECISION STRATEGIES | $49,000 |