Illinois Equal Justice Foundation

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 06/2022, 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 06/2022, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation generated $13.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.7m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has awarded 257 individual grants totaling $32,960,108. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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:

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GRANTS ARE MADE TO ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE TO ILLINOIS RESIDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS A CLEARING HOUSE TO PROVIDE RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022, GRANTS WERE MADE TO 34 ORGANIZATIONS, 32 OF WHICH ARE AS SHOWN ON SCHEDULE I. GRANTS OF$5,000 OR BELOW ARE NOT REPORTED ON SCHEDULE I.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $12,571,545
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$632,081
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,203,626
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,803
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 $13,205,429

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has awarded $9,822,964 in support to 38 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LAND OF LINCOLN LEGAL AID

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East St Louis, IL

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN 65 SOUTHERN/CENTRAL COUNTIES INCLUDING VETERANS, PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINALIZATION OF CANNABIS AND THOSE IMPACTED BY HOUSING INSTABILITY DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.

$2,776,191

PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES

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Rockford, IL

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN 36 NORTHERN/CENTRAL COUNTIES INCLUDING VETERANS, PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINALIZATION OF CANNABIS AND THOSE IMPACTED BY HOUSING INSTABILITY DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.

$2,245,076

COORDINATED ADVICE & REFERRAL PROGRAM FOR LEGAL SERVICES

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Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE COORDINATED LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REFERRALS TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN COOK COUNTY AND TO VETERANS AND PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINALIZATION OF CANNABIS STATEWIDE. TO PROVIDE TECH EXPERTISE ON LEGAL AID NETWORKS PROGRAMS.

$851,381

DISPUTE RESOLUTION INSTITUTE

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Carbondale, IL

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE MEDIATION SERVICES FOR FAMILIIES IN THE 1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AND TO TENANTS, LANDLORDS AND HOMEOWNERS IN HOUSING DISPUTES DUE TO THE PANDEMIC IN THE 1ST, 6TH AND 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITS.

$502,252

LEGAL AID CHICAGO

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Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, VETERANS AND PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINIALIZATION OF CANNABIS AND FORECLOSURE IN COOK COUNTY.

$426,969

CHICAGO VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES

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Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND VETERANS IN COOK COUNTY.

$386,054
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has recieved totaling $131,666.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Robert R Mccormick Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: ILLINOIS ARMED FORCES LEGAL AID NETWORK

$125,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,641
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25
The@darrell R Windle Charitable Fund

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT

$0
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