North Carolina Equal Access To Justice Foundation Inc is located in Raleigh, NC. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Carolina Equal Access To Justice Foundation 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, North Carolina Equal Access To Justice Foundation Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.7% per year over the past 9 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:
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OVERCOME BARRIERS TO JUSTICE AND EMPOWER NORTH CAROLINIANS TO MEET THEIR LEGAL NEEDS THROUGH OUR LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE NORTH CAROLINA PRO BONO RESOURCE CENTER IS THE STATEWIDE PRO BONO CLEARINGHOUSE THAT ASSISTS LAWYERS IN FULFILLING THEIR PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES. THE CENTER FOCUSES ON PROJECTS TO ADDRESS UNMET LEGAL NEEDS, CREATING CLINICS AND OTHER MODELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY TO PROVIDE NEEDED LEGAL SERVICES SUCH AS THE DRIVER'S LICENSE RESTORATION PROJECT, HOUSING STABILITY, DISASTER RELIEF, EXPUNCTIONS, AND FEMA APPEAL ASSISTANCE. THE DRIVER'S LICENSE RESTORATION PROJECT SERVED 1,789 CLIENTS IN 2023.
THE NC EQUAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE IS A COLLABORATIVE PLANNING AND COORDINATION COUNCIL OF PROVIDERS OF LEGAL AID AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE STAKEHOLDERS IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE ALLIANCE WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE CENTRAL COORDINATION OF A SUSTAINED COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED, STATEWIDE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE THE MOST EFFECTIVE LEGAL SERVICE TO PEOPLE IN POVERTY IN NORTH CAROLINA.
THE WAKE COUNTY LEGAL SUPPORT CENTER OPENED IN JANUARY 2023 TO INCREASE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR RESIDENTS OF WAKE COUNTY BY SERVING AS A RESOURCE HUB FOR SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS IN CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS. THE CENTER SERVED OVER 5,600 VISITORS IN ITS FIRST YEAR.
THE NC EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION'S GOAL IS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO JUSTICE AND EMPOWER NORTH CAROLINIANS TO MEET THEIR LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING. COMMISSION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE POLICY WORK, DATA COLLECTION, PROGRAM EVALUATION, STAKEHOLDER CONVENINGS, LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT, ETC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Edmunds Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Farthing Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Bogues Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Angie Zimmern Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Degen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sally Davis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $849,375 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $267,159 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,116,534 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $185,433 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,303,147 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $159,168 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,986 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,940 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $36,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,002,515 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,811 |
Information technology | $34,356 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,822 |
Travel | $11,838 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $39,077 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,834 |
Insurance | $4,610 |
All other expenses | $4,120 |
Total functional expenses | $1,392,928 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $372,415 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $231,497 |
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 | $47,094 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $651,006 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $177,993 |
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 | $177,993 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $150,814 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $322,199 |
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 | $651,006 |