Just The Beginning - A Pipeline Organization
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $734.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 10/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 36-3903197
Organization Overview
Just The Beginning - A Pipeline Organization is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Just The Beginning - A Pipeline Organization employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Just The Beginning - A Pipeline Organization 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, Just The Beginning - A Pipeline Organization generated $734.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $880.4k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
JUST THE BEGINNING - A PIPELINE ORGANIZATION (JTB-APO) MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS OF COLOR AND FROM OTHER UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS TO PURSUE CAREER AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMMER JUDICIAL INTERSHIP DIVERSITY PROGRAM -SUMMER JUDICIAL INTERSHIP DIVERSITY PROJECT PROVIDES SUMMER JUDICIAL INTERSHIPS FOR HIGHLY-QUALIFIED MINORITY, UNDERREPRESENTED, AND ACONOMICALLY DISADVENTAGED LAW STUDENTS. THE PROJECT IS NATIONAL IN SCOPE AND HAS PLACED NEARLY 900 INTERNS SINCE ITS INCEPTION. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERED ADDITIONAL BI-WEEKLY SUPPORT TO THE INTERNS VIA GROUP VIRTUAL SESSIONS.
THE SUMMER LEGAL INSTITUTE OR "SLI" IS THE ORGANIZATION'S CORNERSTONE YOUTH PROGRAM. THE SLI IS A ONE-WEEK ON-SITE LEGAL IMMERSION PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT WAS REPLACED BY CONNECTED. THE GOAL OF THE SLI IS TO ENHANCE SKILL SETS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR STUDENTS TO PROGRESS SUCCESSFULLY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND LAW SCHOOL.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING MIDDLE SCHOOL LAW CAMPS AND NATIONAL VIRTUAL PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Earl J Barnes II President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Beatrice L James-Moore Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dandrea M Anderson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sean Suber Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sharon Barner Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Bahrampour Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $588,316 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $588,316 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $103,193 |
| Investment income | $36,245 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $562 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $734,493 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $465,975 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,955 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,928 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,164 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $36,689 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $721 |
| Insurance | $6,537 |
| All other expenses | $38,285 |
| Total functional expenses | $880,398 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $732,881 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $111,631 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $38,697 |
| 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 | $10,998 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,660 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $772,098 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,668,965 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,459 |
| 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 | $6,459 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,521,048 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $141,458 |
| 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 | $1,668,965 |