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 09/2023, Justicematters Inc employed 16 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 09/2023, Justicematters Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 29.8% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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JUSTICEMATTERS ADDRESSES THE ROOTS AND REPERCUSSIONS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY PROVIDING 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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AT JUSTICEMATTERS WE PROVIDE PREVENTIVE AND RESTORATIVE LEGAL SERVICES. SOME OF OUR CLIENTS HAVE SURVIVED HUMAN TRAFFICKING. MANY MORE ARE AT HEIGHTENED RISK OF EXPLOITATION DUE TO LACK OF LEGAL STATUS IN THE U.S., LACK OF LEGAL SECURITY IN A FAMILY, OR PRIOR EXPERIENCE OF TRAUMA. WE PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF OUR CLIENTS AND PROVIDE HIGHQUALITY FAMILY LAW AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, REDUCING THE RISK OF EXPLOITATION AND HELPING SURVIVORS REBUILD THEIR LIVES. OUR SERVICES UNLOCK TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT, AND HELP OUR CLIENTS ATTAIN SAFETY, STABILITY, AND SERVICES IMPACTING THE WELLBEING OF OUR CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. AT ITS CORE, HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS THE EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABILITY FOR PROFIT. AT JUSTICEMATTERS WE ALSO ADDRESS THE SYSTEMS LEVEL ISSUES THAT CREATE AND EXACERBATE VULNERABILITY, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, ENGAGING IN COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLECTIVE EFFORTS, AND ADVOCATING AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVEL. WE'RE COMMITTED TO CENTERING THE VOICES OF OUR CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY, ELEVATING WHAT WE LEARN TO PREVENT EXPLOITATION AND PROMOTE BETTER OUTCOMES FOR ALL SURVIVORS IN NORTH CAROLINA. OUR CLIENTS ARE OUR NEIGHBORS AND REPRESENT THE DIVERSITY OF ABILITY, AGE, ETHNICITY, GENDER, LANGUAGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, AND RELIGION IN OUR COMMUNITY. ALL ARE UNITED BY A COMMON THREAD: FACING A LEGAL BARRIER TO WELLBEING. JUSTICEMATTER'S SERVICES EMPOWER OUR VULNERABLE AND MARGINALIZED NEIGHBORS TO MOVE FROM VULNERABILITY INTO OPPORTUNITY. WE ARE HONORED TO TOGETHER CALL NORTH CAROLINA HOME.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robin Muse ESQ Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Atkinson ESQ Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rev Dr M Keith Daniel Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lynn Easterling ESQ Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathleen Lehman Hajek Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jessica Jones Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $311,096 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,146,631 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,457,727 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,000 |
Investment income | $321 |
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 | $1,462,208 |
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. | $94,896 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,159 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $988,163 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $714 |
Other employee benefits | $63,867 |
Payroll taxes | $81,604 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,503 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,875 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $114,047 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,356 |
Office expenses | $30,497 |
Information technology | $21,409 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $68,314 |
Travel | $10,922 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,750 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $160 |
Insurance | $11,506 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,585,021 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,955 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $160,228 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $23,820 |
Accounts receivable, net | $159,802 |
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 | $2,703 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,200 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $110,284 |
Total assets | $466,992 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,461 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $91,664 |
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 | $108,039 |
Total liabilities | $211,164 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $255,727 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $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 | $466,992 |