New Jersey Institute For Social Justice Inc
- Assets
- $7.3m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $6.2m
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Newark, NJ
- Founding
- 11/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-3478143
Organization Overview
New Jersey Institute For Social Justice Inc is located in Newark, NJ. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, New Jersey Institute For Social Justice Inc employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Jersey Institute For Social 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 12/2023, New Jersey Institute For Social Justice Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A STATE-WIDE RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF URBAN AREAS AND RESIDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PILLAR I: ECONOMIC JUSTICEOUR GOAL WITHIN THE ECONOMIC JUSTICE INITIATIVE IS TO BUILD IN NEW JERSEY THE MOST INCLUSIVE ECONOMY IN AMERICA THAT CAN SERVE AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR WHAT IS POSSIBLE FROM THE GROUND UP IN OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR CURRENT FOCUS IS ON CLOSING NJ'S STAGGERING RACIAL WEALTH GAP AND CONNECTING NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS OF COLOR TO FULL-TIME, MEANINGFUL WORK AND WEALTH.
PILLAR II: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMOUR GOAL WITHIN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM PILLAR IS TO BUILD IN NEW JERSEY THE MOST EQUITABLE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN AMERICA THAT CAN SERVE AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR WHAT IS POSSIBLE FROM THE GROUND UP IN OUR COMMUNITIES. IN PARTICULAR, THE INSTITUTE'S WORK FOCUSES ADVOCATING FOR THE TRANSFORMATIVE REFORM OF NJ'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND REIMAGINING TRADITIONAL POLICING PRACTICES.
PILLAR III: DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICEOUR GOAL WITHIN THE DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE PILLAR IS TO BUILD A PROGRESSIVE, POLICY-DRIVEN AGENDA TO PROTECT AND EXPAND DEMOCRACY PARTICULARLY FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR IN NEW JERSEY; TO PROVIDE A SPACE FOR ROBUST DISCUSSIONS WITH CANDIDATES, POLICY MAKERS, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, FOCUSED ON SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES; AND PREPARE VOTERS TO REALIZE MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION IN THE NEXT SEVERAL ELECTION CYCLES AND COLLECTING AND ANALYZING DATA FROM THOSE ELECTIONS TO IDENTIFY AND OFFER POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS VOTING BARRIERS. THE INSTITUTE FOCUSES ON ADVANCING A PROGRESSIVE AND POLICY-DRIVEN AGENDA TO EXPAND THE RIGHT TO VOTE, BUILD DEMOCRATIC POWER AND ENSURE POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paulette Brown ESQ Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Robin Lenhardt ESQ Board Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kenneth Y Tanji Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
B John Pendleton Jr ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Douglas S Eakeleyesq Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John J Farmer Jr ESQ Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $460,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,554,607 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,014,607 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,826 |
| Investment income | $142,403 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$153,002 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,017,834 |
| 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. | $336,894 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,689 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,092,596 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $67,593 |
| Other employee benefits | $297,906 |
| Payroll taxes | $205,710 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $37,586 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $175,225 |
| Travel | $112,883 |
| 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 | $6,651 |
| Insurance | $8,764 |
| All other expenses | $68,451 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,057,526 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $436,984 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,939 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $21,994 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $24,959 |
| 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 | $18,277 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,806 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $6,162,155 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $569,303 |
| Total assets | $7,295,417 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $75,203 |
| 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 | $557,457 |
| Total liabilities | $632,660 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,939,561 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $723,196 |
| 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 | $7,295,417 |