Community Justice Project
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Harrisburg, PA
- Founding
- 08/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-2890384
Organization Overview
Community Justice Project is located in Harrisburg, PA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Community Justice Project employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Justice Project 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 06/2021, Community Justice Project generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.2% 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:
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CJP ENGAGES IN CLASS ACTION LITIGATION, ADMINISTRATIVE LAW, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, AND OTHER FORMS OF IMPACT LITIGATION TO HELP CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS. THIS INCLUDES LOCAL AND STATEWIDE ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION IN A VARIETY PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS, HOUSING RIGHTS, PUBLIC BENEFITS ACCESS, AND LEGAL SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND TRAFFICKING. THESE PROGRAMS ARE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGHOUT STATEWIDE AND LOCAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH, TRAINING, INDIVUDAL REPRESENTATION AND CLASS ACTION LITIGATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marielle Macher ESQ Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $74,714 |
Eric Marstellar Conroller | Officer | 22.5 | $58,754 |
Cynthia A Sheehan ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Freedman ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James P Deangelo ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheila Forrester Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,205,603 |
| Investment income | $1,306 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,249,046 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $155,531 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $892,896 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $56,760 |
| Other employee benefits | $271,613 |
| Payroll taxes | $82,059 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,862 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $436,558 |
| Advertising and promotion | $390 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $79,225 |
| Travel | $4,310 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $13,496 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,151,356 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $223,187 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $680,661 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $195,683 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $11,992 |
| 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 | $19,952 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,131,475 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $152,893 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $397,613 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $624 |
| 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 | $551,130 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $580,345 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Community Justice Project has recieved totaling $1,284,549.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO PUBLIC. | $968,549 |
Pennsylvania Interest On Lawyer Trust Account Board Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $156,000 |
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc Owings Mills, MD PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO VULNERABLE IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES. | $75,000 |
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RENTHELPPGH, A COORDINATED PROJECT OF THE HILL DISTRICT CONSENSUS GROUP, COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROJECT, THE CREATE LAB AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, AND THE PITTSBURGH HISPANIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | $50,000 |
Miami Homes For All Inc Miami, FL PURPOSE: Community Justice Project will continue to lead coalition-building around eviction prevention in Miami and bring this perspective to the Greater Miami Housing Alliance (GMHA). | $15,000 |
Law Foundation Of Berks County Reading, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |
New York County Defender Services Inc New York, NY | $5,204,201 | $17,015,373 |
Legal Assistance Of Western New York Inc Geneva, NY | $4,459,476 | $15,505,923 |
Ohio Access To Justice Foundation Columbus, OH | $23,293,407 | $20,940,760 |
South Jersey Legal Services Inc Camden, NJ | $7,105,823 | $14,465,644 |
The Legal Aid Society Of Westchester County White Plains, NY | $4,288,823 | $14,490,437 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $18,594,395 | $15,287,940 |
Legal Aid Of West Virginia Inc Charleston, WV | $8,085,231 | $13,007,034 |
Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $4,799,134 | $12,894,352 |
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Corporation Jersey City, NJ | $5,724,459 | $12,435,971 |
Erie County Bar Association Aid To Indigent Prisoners Society Inc Buffalo, NY | $6,934,426 | $12,314,942 |
Legal Aid Society Of Northeastern New York Inc Albany, NY | $8,223,480 | $12,831,254 |