Ascend Justice
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 02/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 36-3647731
Organization Overview
Ascend Justice is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1994. 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 06/2022, Ascend Justice employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ascend Justice 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 06/2022, Ascend Justice generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.5% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE OR THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM TO ACHIEVE SAFETY AND STABILITY THROUGH HOLISTIC LEGAL ADVOCACY AND SYSTEM REFORM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN OUR MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR, ASCEND JUSTICE PROVIDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION OR ADVICE TO APPROXIMATELY 1000 VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SEEKING ORDERS OF PROTECTION, DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASES IN WHICH THEY SEEK DIVORCE, SUPPORT OR CUSTODY OF THEIR CHILDREN, AND IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING U-VISA OR VAWA RELIEF. ALMOST ALL OF OUR CLIENTS ARE LIVING IN POVERTY, AND OUR FREE, HIGH QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES ARE A CRUCIAL TOOL FOR BREAKING THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE AND KEEPING THEIR FAMILIES SAFE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margaret Duval Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $85,060 |
Myoka Kim Goodin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nathan Jenks Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Munoz President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lauren Reeves Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paige Barr Tinkham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $132,764 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,161,859 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $938,954 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,233,577 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,998 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,228,766 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $117,338 |
| 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. | $85,060 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,636 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,386,164 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $145,390 |
| Payroll taxes | $111,346 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,215 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $48,642 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,951 |
| Information technology | $23,193 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $69,973 |
| Travel | $3,076 |
| 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 | $12,936 |
| Insurance | $32,173 |
| All other expenses | $9,091 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,138,798 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $679,763 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $47,086 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $499,897 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $19,150 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,751 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,349 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,275,996 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $125,294 |
| 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 | $125,294 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $763,202 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $387,500 |
| 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 | $1,275,996 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ascend Justice has awarded $117,338 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Zion, IL PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CO-LOCATED DOMESTICE VIOLENCE ADVOCATE AT REGIONAL DCFS OFFICE (DVCLP PROGRAM AGENCY) | $67,567 |
Rockford, IL PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CO-LOCATED DOMESTICE VIOLENCE ADVOCATE AT REGIONAL DCFS OFFICE (DVCLP PROGRAM AGENCY) | $13,610 |
Forest Park, IL PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CO-LOCATED DOMESTICE VIOLENCE ADVOCATE AT REGIONAL DCFS OFFICE (DVCLP PROGRAM AGENCY) | $12,500 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CO-LOCATED DOMESTICE VIOLENCE ADVOCATE AT REGIONAL DCFS OFFICE (DVCLP PROGRAM AGENCY) | $12,500 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: DVCLP MANAGEMENT AGENCY SUPPORT | $6,088 |
Springfield, IL PURPOSE: DVCLP MANAGEMENT AGENCY SUPPORT | $5,073 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Ascend Justice has recieved totaling $380,366.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence Springfield, IL PURPOSE: VICTIM SERVICES | $71,245 |
Arie And Ida Crown Memorial Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $65,000 |
Circle Of Service Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICES | $55,000 |
Chicago Bar Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $45,000 |
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: Capacity Building for Operations Staff | $25,000 |
Healthcare Foundation Of Northern Lake County Grayslake, IL PURPOSE: HEALTHCARE | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Chicago Chicago, IL | $15,557,581 | $23,153,196 |
Prairie State Legal Services Inc Rockford, IL | $13,043,548 | $17,866,109 |
Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Iowa Legal Aid Des Moines, IA | $14,580,759 | $13,573,795 |
American Bar Endowment Chicago, IL | $194,396,463 | $19,205,058 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,055,531 | $13,205,429 |
Legal Aid Of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | $9,531,147 | $11,342,252 |
Land Of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St Louis, IL | $13,021,176 | $11,751,411 |
Legal Services Of Eastern Mo Inc Saint Louis, MO | $15,856,307 | $9,965,950 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Chicago, IL | $755,537 | $8,920,793 |
Louisville & Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation Louisville, KY | $5,987,315 | $9,350,159 |