Equal Justice Usa Inc

Organization Overview

Equal Justice Usa Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Equal Justice USA Inc employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equal Justice USA 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 12/2021, Equal Justice USA Inc generated $3.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO TRANSFORM THE JUSTICE SYSTEM BY PROMOTING RESPONSES TO VIOLENCE THAT BREAK CYCLES OF TRAUMA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

REPEALING THE DEATH PENALTY PROGRAMTHE DEATH PENALTY IS A MODERN-DAY RELIC OF LYNCHING THAT PROMOTES GROSS RACIAL DISPARITIES IN DETERMINING WHO LIVES AND DIES. FORTURNATELY, FOR THIS AND MANY OTHER REASONS, INCLUDING THE HORRIFIC RISK OF EXECUTING AN INNOCENT PERSON, THE DEATH PENALTY IN THE U.S. IS ON ITS WAY OUT. ELEVEN STATES HAVE ENDED THE DEATH PENALTY IN THE MODERN ERA, WITH EJUSA AND ITS STATE PARTNERS PLAYING A PROMINENT ROLE IN ACHIEVING EACH OF THESE SUCCESSES. EJUSA EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE DEATH PENALTY'S PROBLEMS; MOBILIZES OPPOSITION TO HIGH-PROFILE EXECUTIONS THAT ILLUMINATE SYSTEMIC RACISM, THE RISK OF WRONGFUL CONVICTION, OR OTHER INJUSTICES; TRAINS AND COACHES LOCAL ORGANIZERS AROUND THE COUNTRY; FOSTERS DIALOGUE ACROSS THE AISLE, WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE, AND OTHER UNLIKELY ALLIES; AND ADVOCATES FOR AN END TO THE DEATH PENALTY IN KEY STATES.


VIOLENCE REDUCTION INITIATIVE PROGRAMEJUSA EMPLOYS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, COALITION BUILDING AND OTHER TACTICS TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS TO VIOLENCE THAT LESSEN THE U.S.'S DEPENDENCE ON OVER POLICING AND INCARCERATION. THE PROGRAM EMPLOYS THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES TO ADVANCE THIS GOAL: (1) POLICY ADVOCACY TO CREATE AND EXPAND FUNDING STREAMS FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION ALTERNATIVES TO LAW ENFORCEMENT; (2) SYSTEMS CHANGE VIA ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON THE GROUND IN KEY CITIES TO IMPLEMENT VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND HEALING APPROACHES ON THE GROUND; (3) CAPACITY BUILDING TO INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND HEALING PROGRAMMING IN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS, TO HELP THEM STRENGTHEN THEIR PROGRAMS, ACCESS MORE FUNDS, AND EXPAND THEIR REACH; AND (4) TRAUMA TRAINING AND CONSULTING WITH POLICE OFFICERS.


NARRATIVE SHIFTING PROGRAMTO CREATE THE CLIMATE FOR NEW APPROACHES TO TAKE HOLD, EJUSA EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS ABOUT COMMUNITY-LED APPROACHES TO VIOLENCE PREVENTION, BRINGS MEDIA ATTENTION TO THE IMPACT AND SUCCESS OF THESE PROGRAMS, AND ELEVATES KEY VOICES THAT PUSH BACK ON THE CURRENT PUNITIVE NARRATIVE OF JUSTICE. IN NEWARK, NJ, BATON ROUGE, LA, AND OTHER CITIES, EJUSA ENGAGES IN PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS TO LIFT THE STORIES OF PEOPLE MOST AFFECTED BY THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. EJUSA BUILDS ON THESE LOCAL STORIES - INCLUDING HOLDING NEWARK UP AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR ADDRESSING VIOLENCE - TO CREATE A NATIONAL NARRATIVE THAT EMPHASIZES THE SUCCESS OF PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS VIOLENCE WHILE REDUCING RELIANCE ON POLICING AND MASS INCARCERATION. THIS NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM WORKS TO CHANGE FALSE NARRATIVES ABOUT VIOLENCE, RACE, AND TRAUMA WHILE LIFTING UP THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNITY-CENTERED, TRAUMA-INFORMED RESPONSES TO VIOLENCE THAT CENTER THE HEALING AND WELL-BEING OF THE MOST IMPACTED COMMUNITIES.


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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$3,773,840
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,773,840
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $5,386
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 $3,782,041

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Equal Justice Usa Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Angelo R & Mary V Cali Family Foundation Inc

Cranford, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,500
Swalwell-Connor Family Foundation Inc

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE WORK OF AN ORGANIZATION ADVOCATING FOR THE ELIMINATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY

$1,000
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