Justicematters Inc is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2011. 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 09/2021, Justicematters Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Justicematters 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 09/2021, Justicematters Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 34.7% per year over the past 5 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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JUSTICEMATTERS ADDRESSES THE ROOTS AND REPERCUSSIONS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY PROVIDING FREE, TRAUMA-INFORMED LEGAL SERVICES THROUGHOUT NORTH CAROLINA, AND PROMOTING JUST POLICIES AND PRACTICES IMPACTING OUR CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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JUSTICEMATTERS SPECIALIZES IN TRAUMA-INFORMED HUMANITARIAN IMMIGRATION AND FAMILY LAW SERVICES, PROVIDING PREVENTIVE AND RESTORATIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO FOREIGN NATIONAL AND U.S. CITIZEN NEIGHBORS IN THE TRIANGLE AND THROUGHOUT NC. ADDITIONALLY, JUSTICEMATTERS ADDRESSES THE SYSTEMS-LEVEL ISSUES THAT CREATE AND EXACERBATE VULNERABILITY TO EXPLOITATION BY ENGAGING IN STRATEGIC, COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS THROUGH STATE/LOCAL TASK FORCES; PROVIDING TARGETED ADVOCACY FOR ISSUES FACING CLIENTS; AND DELIVERING VIRTUAL TRAINING/EDUCATION FOR STAKEHOLDERS IN KEY SYSTEMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elizabeth Coles Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $83,943 |
Robin Muse Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Heather Horton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Lynn Easterling Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Keith Daniel Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Samantha Kilpatrick Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $599,252 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $633,623 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,232,875 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,000 |
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 | $1,372,422 |
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. | $83,943 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,986 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $676,619 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $42,689 |
Payroll taxes | $58,183 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,550 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $97,592 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,579 |
Office expenses | $14,839 |
Information technology | $7,639 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $83,513 |
Travel | $472 |
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 | $8,633 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,128,955 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $247,613 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $113,722 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $58,930 |
Accounts receivable, net | $236 |
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 | $1,128 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,248 |
Total assets | $426,877 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,186 |
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 | $2,612 |
Total liabilities | $5,798 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $410,978 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,101 |
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 | $426,877 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Justicematters Inc has recieved totaling $211,786.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: JUSTICE | $78,486 |
Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund Plymouth, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORG. MISSION | $45,000 |
Barnes Family Foundation Durham, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT | $25,000 |
M & J Foundation Inc Goldsboro, NC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
Bright Funds Foundation San Jose, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $21,010 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $10,005 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Georgia Legal Services Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,846,145 | $21,808,357 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,000,349 | $16,976,185 |
Legal Services Corporation Of Virginia Richmond, VA | $10,646,853 | $14,922,389 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,961,359 | $12,435,415 |
South Carolina Legal Services Greenville, SC | $14,465,887 | $11,660,522 |
Legal Aid Justice Center Charlottesville, VA | $15,560,165 | $9,357,960 |
Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands Nashville, TN | $8,528,233 | $10,472,394 |
Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | $13,378,824 | $8,135,399 |
South Carolina Bar Columbia, SC | $17,865,633 | $9,322,223 |
Legal Services Of Northern Virginia Inc Fairfax, VA | $4,319,530 | $7,978,477 |
Center For Responsible Lending Durham, NC | $10,481,758 | $6,504,480 |
National Right To Work Legal Defense & Education Foundation Inc Springfield, VA | $44,865,136 | $9,345,910 |