Lawfare Project Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (Q70) the organization is classified as: International Human Rights, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lawfare Project Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lawfare Project 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, Lawfare Project Inc generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 22.0% per year over the past 8 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE A GLOBAL NETWORK OF LEGAL PROFESSIONALS THAT CONTRIBUTE OUR SKILLS TIME AND EXPERTISE TO DEFENDING THE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND FIGHTING DISCRIMINATION WHEREVER WE SEE IT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1. TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE PHENOMENON AND SPEICIFIC INSTANCES OF LAWFARE ASSURING THE SUBJECT MATTER RECEIVES THE CREDIBILITY AND IMMEDIACY THAT IT WARRANTS2. TO FACILITATE LEGAL AND NONLEGAL RESPONSES TO THE PERVERSION AND MISAPPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW 3. TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL LAWFARE THREATS AND MOBILIZE HUMAN AND INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES TO COMBAT THEM AND 4. TO BRING DIVERSE AND INTERESTED PARTIES TOGETHER IN A COMMON FORUM TO DISCUSS THE PHENOMENON.
IN 2020 THE LAWFARE PROJECT LAUNCHED A PROJECT KNOWN AS END JEW HATRED EJH. EJH IS A GRASSROOTS CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT WORKING TO ELIMINATE JEWHATRED THROUGH PEACEFUL DIRECT ACTION AND EDUCATION. IT SEEKS TO EMPOWER JEWS WITH POSITIVITY AND STRENGTH TO DISCOVER AND ENJOY THEIR HERITAGE IN WHICHEVER MANNER THEY CHOOSEWITHOUT FEAR OF ATTACK OR PERSECUTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Marilyn Chinitz Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michele Lee Fine Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brooke Goldstein Executive Director And President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $315,000 |
Henry Shiner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alison Katz Wolfson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gerard Filitti Senior Counsel | 40 | $315,000 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Bochner Ip Pllc Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $164,810 |
Oved And Oved Llp Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $250,000 |
Chase Friendmanvanquish Pictures Llc Public Education Consulting | 12/30/23 | $110,011 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $28,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,446,081 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $381,319 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,474,081 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $41,200 |
Investment income | $159,289 |
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 | $3,674,570 |
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. | $315,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,450 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,162,441 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $50,982 |
Payroll taxes | $76,770 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $434,042 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $99,098 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $148,988 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,378 |
Information technology | $21,618 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $58,334 |
Travel | $61,225 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $64,142 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $27,925 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,441,405 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,016,111 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,420,188 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $527,298 |
Accounts receivable, net | $28,000 |
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 | $1,100 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $58,765 |
Total assets | $5,051,462 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $182,004 |
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 | $53,620 |
Total liabilities | $235,624 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,727,714 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,088,124 |
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 | $5,051,462 |