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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Enrique Ball Director Of Development | 40 | $133,415 | |
Shari Silberstein Executive Director | Officer | 55 | $131,965 |
Louise Marchena Senior Director Of Program | 40 | $126,697 | |
Cecilia Ramirez Chief Of Staff | 40 | $122,412 | |
Patrick Egan Director Of Strategic Comm | 40 | $119,965 | |
Shahmet Gordon Director Of Finance And Ad | 40 | $117,399 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $250 |
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. | $200,496 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,915 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,920,618 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $85,744 |
Other employee benefits | $417,730 |
Payroll taxes | $19,626 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,278 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $288,801 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,187 |
Office expenses | $42,805 |
Information technology | $23,266 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $49,772 |
Travel | $126,273 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $38,466 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,011 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $36,234 |
Total functional expenses | $3,294,057 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,946,245 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,891,136 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $136,602 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,216 |
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 | $47,638 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,992 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,820 |
Total assets | $9,056,649 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $203,278 |
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 | $203,278 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,327,832 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,525,539 |
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 | $9,056,649 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Equal Justice Usa Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | $46,676,983 | $13,573,500 |
Center For Constitutional Rights Inc New York, NY | $41,124,158 | $13,327,325 |
Human Rights Foundation Inc New York, NY | $22,212,219 | $22,408,926 |
Aclu Foundation Of Massachusetts Inc Boston, MA | $25,972,208 | $5,947,455 |
American Civil Liberties Foundation Of Pennsylvania Inc Philadelphia, PA | $9,232,042 | $4,773,653 |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Massachusetts Boston, MA | $9,320,391 | $5,089,981 |
Equal Justice Usa Inc Brooklyn, NY | $9,056,649 | $3,782,041 |
American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | $23,701,662 | $5,522,447 |
Laurel House Inc Stamford, CT | $1,051,841 | $2,377,839 |
American Civil Liberties Union Newark, NJ | $5,973,919 | $1,889,249 |
Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge Valley Forge, PA | $16,030,512 | $2,192,144 |
Sikh Coalition Inc New York, NY | $3,731,388 | $3,246,505 |