Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $557.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 11/1997
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 39-1904737
Organization Overview
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1997. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc 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 03/2023, Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc generated $557.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $511.9k during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.1% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2019, Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $1,339,613. 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
RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT PRO BONO CIVIL LEGAL AID SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WISCONSIN EQUAL JUSTICE FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2023, $389,982 WAS GRANTED TO THREE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CIVIL LEGAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anza D'antonio President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marta Meyers Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Preston Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Burnett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Wrenn Hickey Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen Cunningham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $11,700 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $267,337 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $279,664 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $558,701 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $608 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,819 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $557,490 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $389,982 |
| 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. | $62,875 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,792 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,590 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,380 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,665 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,552 |
| Office expenses | $29,347 |
| Information technology | $4,088 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $662 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $205 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,349 |
| All other expenses | $2,174 |
| Total functional expenses | $511,869 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,354 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $4,891 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,574,260 |
| Total assets | $1,679,505 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,679,505 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,679,505 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc has awarded $389,982 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DISABILITY RIGHTS WISCONSIN INC PURPOSE: PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES | $67,976 |
LEGAL ACTION OF WISCONSIN INC PURPOSE: PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES | $255,969 |
WISCONSIN JUDICARE INC PURPOSE: PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES | $66,037 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Minnesota Freedom Fund Inc Minneapolis, MN | $22,089,479 | $330,096 |
Detroit Justice Center Detroit, MI | $4,565,159 | $3,158,979 |
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc Madison, WI | $1,679,505 | $557,490 |
Minnesota Justice Foundation Inc Minneapolis, MN | $557,412 | $520,452 |
Project Remand Inc St Louis Park, MN | $0 | $0 |
Citizens Dispute Resolution Service Inc Petoskey, MI | $285,685 | $208,193 |
Michigan Appellate Bench Bar Conference Foundation Detroit, MI | $47,280 | $0 |
Minnesota District Judges Foundation St Paul, MN | $176,508 | $0 |
Teen Court Foundation Of St Clair County Belleville, IL | $170,683 | $0 |
Greater Burlington Area Crime Stoppers Inc Burlington, IA | $25,062 | $0 |
Chicago Crime Commission Chicago, IL | $5,801 | $0 |
Wellington Court Inc Grand Rapids, MI | $232,184 | $0 |