Campaign For The Fair Sentencing Of Youth is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (I50) the organization is classified as: Administration of Justice, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Campaign For The Fair Sentencing Of Youth employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Campaign For The Fair Sentencing Of Youth 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, Campaign For The Fair Sentencing Of Youth generated $3.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.2% 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:
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TO CATALYZE THE JUST AND EQUITABLE TREATMENT OF CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES BY DEMANDING A BAN ON LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE AND OTHER EXTREME SENTENCES FOR CHILDREN WHO CAUSE HARM; TO ADVANCE ALTERNATIVE RESPONSES THAT FOCUS ON THEIR UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS AS CHILDREN, INCLUDING THEIR CAPACITY FOR CHANGE; AND TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED YOUTH TO THRIVE AS ADULTS AND LEAD IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL AND POLICY - CFSY PARTNERS WITH ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS PURSUING FAIR, AGE-APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVES TO LIFE-WITHOUT-PAROLE FOR YOUTH. CFSY ORGANIZES CALLS; TRAVELS TO THE STATE FOR MEETINGS; PROVIDES TOOLS SUCH AS CAMPAIGN STRATEGY ADVICE, TALKING POINTS, INFOGRAPHICS, AND COMMUNICATIONS TRAININGS; AND OTHERWISE BRINGS TO BEAR ITS ISSUE EXPERTISE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH AND STUDIES TO SUPPORT THE CASE FOR REFORM. CFSY PRIORITIZES EFFORTS IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE IT SEES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR NATIONAL PRECEDENT TO BE SET AND WHERE ITS VALUE-ADD CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE. IN THESE JURISDICTIONS, CFSY WORKS ALONGSIDE ITS PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE REFORM STRATEGIES. CFSY ALSO PARTNERS WITH ATTORNEYS PURSUING FAIR, AGE-APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVES TO LIFE-WITHOUT-PAROLE FOR YOUTH. CFSY PROVIDES PARTNERS WITH AMICUS SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND TOOLS, MEDIA RELATIONS SUPPORT, AND SHARING OF BEST PRACTICES.
MOVEMENT BUILDING - CFSY SERVES AS THE NATIONAL HUB FOR ALL THOSE WORKING TO END THE PRACTICE OF SENTENCING YOUTH TO DIE IN PRISON. CFSY PRIORITIZES OUTREACH TO, ENGAGEMENT OF, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR THOSE WHO ARE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THE POLICIES. CFSY WORKS TO REFORM, SUCH AS THOSE SERVING JUVENILE LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE FAMILIES OF VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE COMMITTED BY YOUTH. THIS INCLUDES THE INCARCERATED CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY NETWORK ("ICAN"), A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND NATIONAL NETWORK OF INDIVIDUALS FORMERLY INCARCERATED AS YOUTH. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE EXPERTS WHO DEMONSTRATE THROUGH THEIR ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS THAT CHILDREN - EVEN THOSE CONVICTED OF SERIOUS CRIMES - CAN MATURE AND BECOME POSITIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. ALONGSIDE ICAN MEMBERS, CFSY CONVENES AND COORDINATES AMONG ITS PARTNERS AROUND THE COUNTRY IN ORDER TO ENSURE ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN THIS EFFORT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMUNICATE AND WORK TOGETHER STRATEGICALLY TOWARD A COMMON GOAL.
COMMUNICATIONS - CFSY USES PUBLIC EDUCATION TOOLS THAT INCLUDE ITS WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, OP/EDS, AND PRINT MEDIA TO STRATEGICALLY EDUCATE DECISION MAKERS AND THOSE THAT INFLUENCE THEM ABOUT THE PRACTICE OF SENTENCING CHILDREN TO DIE IN PRISON, AND THE NEED FOR AGE-APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVES. CFSY COORDINATES WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE A SHARED STRATEGY THAT MAXIMIZES ITS IMPACT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jody Kent Lavy Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $135,265 |
Xavier Mcelrath-Bey Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $135,265 |
Heather Renwick Legal Director | 40 | $102,536 | |
Karmah Elmusa Director Of Communications And Ext. Affairs | 40 | $102,305 | |
Anna Melbin Director Of Strategic Partnerships | 40 | $100,675 | |
Joshua Toll Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $290,656 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,275,765 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $47,149 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,566,421 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $27,571 |
Investment income | $1,883 |
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 | $3,595,875 |
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. | $17,100 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $280,622 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,984 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,713,903 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $131,197 |
Payroll taxes | $162,447 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,360 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $164,289 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,000 |
Office expenses | $30,252 |
Information technology | $45,517 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $118,215 |
Travel | $15,404 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $38,482 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,493 |
Insurance | $24,677 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,771,197 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $605,272 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,817,785 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,659,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,071 |
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 | $23,442 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,244 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,019 |
Total assets | $4,117,333 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $76,478 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,559 |
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 | $341,547 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $420,584 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,576,140 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,120,609 |
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 | $4,117,333 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Campaign For The Fair Sentencing Of Youth has recieved totaling $15,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Frances Lear Foundation Harrison, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Beg. Balance | $266,946 |
Net Contributions | $1,892,500 |
Other Expense | $1,175,279 |
Ending Balance | $984,167 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Campaign For The Fair Sentencing Of Youth Washington, DC | $4,117,333 | $3,595,875 |
National Criminal Justice Association Washington, DC | $200,906 | $2,540,878 |
Justice Research And Statistics Association Inc Washington, DC | $512,084 | $2,474,888 |
Council On Criminal Justice Inc Washington, DC | $8,182,450 | $6,597,228 |
Community Mediation Maryland Inc Takoma Park, MD | $494,250 | $1,458,980 |
National Foundation For Women Legislators Inc Alexandria, VA | $866,230 | $970,051 |
National Association For Court Management Williamsburg, VA | $782,326 | $610,730 |
Virginia Capital Representation Resource Center Charlottesville, VA | $934,671 | $479,450 |
Foothills Child Advocacy Center Charlottesville, VA | $366,209 | $626,004 |
Interrogating Justice Inc Richmond, VA | $427,158 | $424,100 |
Francis D Murnaghan Jr Appellate Advocacy Fellowship Inc Baltimore, MD | $2,043,977 | $252,489 |
Black And Missing Foundation Hyattsville, MD | $396,703 | $445,448 |