Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
- Assets
- $10.9m
- Revenue
- $14.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 08/1986
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 37-1188469
Organization Overview
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1986. 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 06/2023, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Illinois Equal Justice Foundation 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 06/2023, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation generated $14.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.1m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has awarded 330 individual grants totaling $48,604,995. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION FUNDS CIVIL LEGAL AID IN ILLINOIS TO CHAMPION THE RIGHTS OF THOSE BURDENED BY BARRIERS TO JUSTICE. WE ENVISION EQUITABLE ACCESS TO AND NAVIGATION OF THE ILLINOIS CIVIL LEGAL SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INNOVATIVE, COST-EFFECTIVE CIVIL LEGAL AID PROGRAMS THAT HELP PEOPLE IN CRISIS ADDRESS LIFE-CHANGING PROBLEMS AND IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER: - LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO PEOPLE WHO CAN'T AFFORD A LAWYER - EASY TO UNDERSTAND LEGAL FORMS AND INFORMATION - ACCESS TO LEGAL AID HOTLINES - LEGAL SELF-HELP CENTER THAT HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS - MEDIATION SERVICES THAT HELP PEOPLE RESOLVE CONFLICTS AND AVOID COURTTO MAXIMIZE OUR IMPACT, WE FUND BOTH LARGE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE A BREADTH OF LEGAL AID SERVICES, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY BASED GROUPS WHO BRING THE LAW TO WHERE PEOPLE LIVE.WE CURRENTLY MANAGE THREE STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL LEGAL AID, IN ADDITION TO TWO STATE CONTRACTS FOR HOUSING LEGAL SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kendric Cobb President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Keith Emmons Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dorothy Capers Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Hon Patti Bellock Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Suheily Natal Davis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shanin Farmer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $13,771,960 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $486,075 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,258,035 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $46,813 |
| 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 | $14,304,848 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,120,033 |
| 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. | $221,965 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,864 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $136,856 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,517 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,626 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,583 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,825 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $384,016 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $77,817 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,315 |
| Travel | $8,157 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,574 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $495 |
| Insurance | $2,830 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,089,609 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $727,525 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,710,581 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,406,570 |
| 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 | $7,956 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $247 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,852,879 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,122 |
| Grants payable | $3,621,624 |
| 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 | $4,999 |
| Total liabilities | $3,668,745 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $173,706 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,010,428 |
| 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 | $10,852,879 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has awarded $12,055,598 in support to 37 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALLIANCE OF LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION TO PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINALIZATION OF CANNABIS. | $42,500 |
ASCEND JUSTICE PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION ON FAMILY DEFENSE ISSUES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN COOK COUNTY. | $45,000 |
BEYOND LEGAL AID PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN COOK COUNTY VIA A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP MODEL INCLUDING THOSE IMPACTED BY HOUSING INSTABILITY DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. | $30,000 |
CEIC CORPCANNABIS EQUITY IL COALITION PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION TO PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINALIZATION OF CANNABIS. | $65,000 |
CABRINI GREEN LEGAL AID PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND PRO SE GUIDANCE ON EXPUNGEMENT ISSUES IN COOK COUNTY. TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NEW LEAF IL NETWORK PARTNERS STATEWIDE. TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IMPACTED BY HOUSING INSTABILITY DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. | $160,000 |
CENTER FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE MEDIATION SERVICES FOR CONFLICTS IN COOK COUNTY. TO PROVIDE MEDIATION TRAINING SERVICES FOR EVICTION HELP ILLINOIS AND HAF FORECLOSURE. | $126,513 |