Education Law Center Inc
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Newark, NJ
- Founding
- 05/1986
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 22-2014555
Organization Overview
Education Law Center Inc is located in Newark, NJ. The organization was established in 1986. As of 09/2021, Education Law Center Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Education Law Center 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 09/2021, Education Law Center Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCACY TO SECURE LEGAL RIGHTS OF CHILDREN TO QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCACY TO SECURE LEGAL RIGHTS OF CHILDREN TO QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David G Sciarra Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $213,554 |
Wendy Lecker Sr. Attorney | 40 | $134,525 | |
Elizabeth Athos Sr. Attorney | 40 | $132,662 | |
Theresa Luhm Managing Director | 40 | $120,703 | |
Danielle Farrie Research Director | 40 | $102,697 | |
Jitendra K Vakani Secretary/treasurer | Officer | 15 | $66,362 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,875,350 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,875,350 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14,324 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $94,255 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,124,155 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $322,309 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,675 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,197,847 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,880 |
| Other employee benefits | $356,469 |
| Payroll taxes | $166,572 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,336 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $234,642 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $36,861 |
| Information technology | $65,754 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $195,059 |
| 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 | $15,583 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,885 |
| Insurance | $12,159 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,675,682 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $154,079 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,024,988 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $26,500 |
| 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 | $12,392 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,435 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,140,992 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,394 |
| Total assets | $3,387,780 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $152,794 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $772,265 |
| 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 | $925,059 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $669,181 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,793,540 |
| 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 | $3,387,780 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Education Law Center Inc has recieved totaling $1,203,345.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Yellow Chair Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP FOR EQUITY & EDUCATION RIGHTS. | $200,000 |
Yellow Chair Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP FOR EQUITY & EDUCATION RIGHTS. | $200,000 |
Skadden Foundation White Plains, NY PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWS | $141,750 |
Munger Tolles & Olson Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $140,226 |
Sciarra Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GIFT TO SUPPORT EDUCATION LAW CENTER, WHICH SERVES AS A VOICE FOR NEW JERSEY'S PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ADVOCATES FOR EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY AND EDUCATION JUSTICE IN THE UNITED STATES. | $120,000 |
New York State United Teachers Latham, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY INITIATIVES | $100,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $935,932 |
| Earnings | $205,743 |
| Ending Balance | $1,141,675 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Education Law Center Inc Newark, NJ | $3,387,780 | $3,124,155 |
Education Law Center - Pa Philadelphia, PA | $7,514,729 | $3,536,434 |
Columbia Law Review Association Inc New York, NY | $16,130,131 | $949,398 |
Suffolk Academy Of Law Hauppauge, NY | $401,700 | $279,081 |
Washington Square Legal Services Inc New York, NY | $210,221 | $71,799 |
Columbia Journal Of Transnational Law Assoc Inc New York, NY | $174,609 | $0 |