Fund For Justice
- Assets
- $192.1k
- Revenue
- $497.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 06/1970
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7059214
Organization Overview
Fund For Justice, operating under the name Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (I12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts 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, Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts generated $497.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $543.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.2% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
FUND FOR JUSTICE IS A NATIONALLY CONNECTED SOCIAL IMPACT RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO ACHIEVE FUNDAMENTAL, SYSTEMIC REFORM BY ADDRESSING POLICIES AND PRACTICIES THAT PREVENT INDIVIDUALS FROM REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE FOCUS ON SOCIAL JUSTICE AND GOVERNMENT EFFECTIVENESS RANGING FROM FAIR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS TO EQUAL ACCESS IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM - RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY RELATED TO CREATING A DIVERSION SECTION WITHIN THE COOK COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTS TO PROVIDE A COORDINATED, MORE EFFECTIVE SYSTEM OF DIVERTING DEFENDANTS OUT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND, IN THE PROCESS, REDUCE THE POPULATION OF THE COOK COUNTY JAIL. REDUCING THE IMPOSITION OF COURT COSTS, FINES AND FEES ON INDIGENT PERSONS.
IMMIGRATION COURT REFORM - COURT WATCHING AND DEVELOPMENT OF A RESEARCH REPORT ON THE WAY BOND HEARINGS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED IN IMMIGRATION COURTS.
VOTER EDUCATION IN JUDICIAL ELECTIONS - PREPARING FOR A MORE USER FRIENDLY, MORE EFFECTIVE JUDICIAL VOTER EDUCATION SYSTEM.
CHILD SUPPORT & FAMILY LAW - LAUNCHING HEARING OFFICER BASED PROGRAM IN THE CHILD SUPPORT ADJUDICATION SYSTEM WHEN PARENTS ARE UNREPRESENTED BY LEGAL COUNSEL.ACCESS TO JUSTICE - WE ARE COMMITTED TO STUDYING AND IMPROVING JUDICIAL EFFICIENCY, INTEGRITY, PROFESSIONALISM AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGHOUT THE COOK COUNTY JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. DEVELOPED A PROPOSAL TO FUND COURT RECORDING EQUIPMENT FOR EVICTION COURTS SO TENANTS WILL BE ABLE TO APPEAL THEIR EVICTIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Malcolm Rich Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $81,250 |
Jimmie Covington Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Collado Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Craig Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Futterman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alexandra Daniels Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $162,524 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $323,753 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $486,277 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,300 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,810 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $497,287 |
| 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. | $81,250 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,250 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $312,866 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,901 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,977 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,708 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $37,276 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,692 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,539 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $543,209 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,097 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $158,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $192,097 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,156 |
| 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 | $3,156 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $60,941 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $128,000 |
| 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 | $192,097 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fund For Justice has awarded $67,924 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: to further charitable work | $28,924 |
THE PEOPLES LOBBY ED INST PURPOSE: to further educational work | $25,000 |
SOUL PURPOSE: to further charitable work | $8,000 |
DATA MADE PURPOSE: to further educational work | $6,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Fund For Justice has recieved totaling $12,617.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $7,500 |
Sidley Austin Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $117 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Indiana Bar Foundation Indianapolis, IN | $10,665,424 | $4,352,887 |
Law Enforcement Foundation Of Barron County Inc Rice Lake, WI | $1,585,900 | $1,547,435 |
Fund For Justice Chicago, IL | $192,097 | $497,287 |
Indianapolis Bar Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,449,471 | $447,937 |
Louisville Bar Foundation Inc Endowment Fund Louisville, KY | $4,044,215 | $351,983 |
Iowa State Bar Foundation Des Moines, IA | $2,448,599 | $367,026 |
Lake Forest Police Foundation Lake Forest, IL | $90,697 | $0 |
We Back The Badge Inc Salem, WI | $10,148 | $0 |
Joseph F Bronge Iii Memorial Foundation Inc Addison, IL | $0 | $26,672 |
Allen County Bar Foundation Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $325,134 | $0 |
Scandinavian American Police And Fire Association Chicago, IL | $7,394 | $0 |
Dri Foundation Inc Chicago, IL | $23,654 | $0 |