Equal Justice Society
- Assets
- $843.4k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 06/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-0490698
Organization Overview
Equal Justice Society is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Equal Justice Society employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equal Justice Society 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 12/2021, Equal Justice Society generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.0% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE EQUAL JUSTICE SOCIETY IS TRANSFORMING THE NATION'S CONSCIOUSNESS ON RACE THROUGH LAW, SOCIAL SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAW AND POLICY: CHALLENGING OBSTACLES TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN LAW AND POLICY. WE CONTINUE TO ARTICULATE HOW IMPLICIT BIAS AND STRUCTURAL RACISM OPERATE IN OUR SOCIETY AND WHY THE "INTENT DOCTRINE" SERVES AS AN OBSTACLE TO RACIAL JUSTICE. WE CONTINUED TO TRAIN JUDGES AND LAWYERS IN CUTTING EDGE THEORIES OF DISCRIMINATION LAW BY CONVENING SOCIAL SCIENTISTS AND LEGAL SCHOLARS IN WORKSHOPS.OVER THE YEARS, WE DEFENDED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS FILING AMICUS BRIEFS OR INTERVENING DIRECTLY IN CURRENT LITIGATION.
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY: HEIGHTENING RACIAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE MEDIA AND PUBLIC DISCOURSE. WE ORGANIZED AND FACILITATED A NUMBER OF PRESENTATIONS TO ADVANCE A NATIONAL, PROACTIVE AGENDA FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. OUR PRESIDENT, EVA PATERSON, CONTINUED TO BE IN DEMAND AS BOTH A SPEAKER AND PANELIST AT NATIONAL CONVENINGS OF LEGAL AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eva Paterson President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $199,260 |
Mona Tawatao Legal Director | 35 | $124,625 | |
Anna Basallaje COO | Officer | 35 | $116,100 |
Alfred Fraijo Jr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Bonifaz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Harris Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $335,387 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $729,638 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,065,025 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $203,087 |
| Investment income | $12 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$106,209 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,161,966 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,400 |
| 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. | $335,890 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,351 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $566,328 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,934 |
| Other employee benefits | $98,448 |
| Payroll taxes | $65,972 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,006 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $53,786 |
| Advertising and promotion | $195 |
| Office expenses | $24,442 |
| Information technology | $18,901 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $141,903 |
| Travel | $654 |
| 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 | $1,102 |
| Insurance | $10,054 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,407,276 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $427,718 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $125,342 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $191,490 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $67,880 |
| 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 | $30,300 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $718 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $843,448 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $128,796 |
| 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 | $128,796 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $629,496 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $85,156 |
| 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 | $843,448 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Equal Justice Society has recieved totaling $475,693.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $113,150 |
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: ADVOCATING FOR SCHOOL DISCIPLINE REFORM FOR IMPROVED STUDENT HEALTH: TO IMPROVE THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF YOUTH BY REDUCING THE USE OF HARSH DISCIPLINE AND INCREASING THE USE OF POSITIVE, TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE PRACTICES THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA. | $100,000 |
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $25,000 |
Rosenberg Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Rock Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
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Innovation Law Lab Portland, OR | $2,713,433 | $4,502,049 |
California Immigrant Policy Center Los Angeles, CA | $7,041,070 | $5,275,117 |
Court Appointed Special Advocate Santa Ana, CA | $7,724,014 | $4,649,319 |
Leadership Counsel For Justice And Accountability Fresno, CA | $11,459,041 | $8,485,132 |
Freedom For Immigrants Oakland, CA | $3,956,440 | $3,283,147 |