Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $354.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 11/1997
- Data as of
- 03/2021
- 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 03/2021, Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc generated $354.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $277.9k during the year ending 03/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.5% 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.
Since 2019, Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $798,300. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE AVAILABILITY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN WISCONSIN, SECURE RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS OF SUCH SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTE RESOURCES TO TAX EXEMPT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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, 2021, $172,300 WAS GRANTED TO THREE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CIVIL LEGAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melissa Sullivan Executive Director (thru Feb 2021) | Officer | 40 | $65,349 |
Thomas Hornig President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kimberly Haas Treasurer (thru May 2020) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Wrenn Hickey Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anza D'antonio Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alyson Lynch Executive Director (from Feb 2021) | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $354,754 |
| Investment income | $25 |
| 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 | $354,779 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $61,676 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,531 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,423 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $130 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,706 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,129 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $277,910 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,047 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $248,013 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $20,000 |
| 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 | $2,672 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,538,177 |
| Total assets | $1,814,909 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $162,300 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $635 |
| 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 | $162,935 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,651,974 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc has awarded $162,300 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES | $103,925 |
Madison, WI PURPOSE: PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES | $32,440 |
Wausau, WI PURPOSE: PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES | $25,935 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc has recieved totaling $27,711.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Perkins Coie Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: 2021 COMMUNITY GIFT, 2021 THE SCALES OF JUSTICE (VIRTUAL EVENT) | $15,000 |
United Way Of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $12,251 |
The Colburn Family Foundation Reston, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $360 |
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,124,122 |
| Earnings | $363,707 |
| Admin Expense | $6,652 |
| Net Contributions | $57,000 |
| Ending Balance | $1,538,177 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Minnesota Freedom Fund Inc Minneapolis, MN | $27,944,191 | $841,283 |
Detroit Justice Center Detroit, MI | $5,380,600 | $4,307,979 |
Minnesota Justice Foundation Inc Minneapolis, MN | $516,227 | $503,740 |
Project Remand Inc St Louis Park, MN | $0 | $0 |
Michigan Association Of Drug Court Professional Inc Lansing, MI | $300,016 | $282,747 |
Wellington Court Inc Grand Rapids, MI | $240,062 | $284,416 |
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc Madison, WI | $1,814,909 | $354,779 |
Citizens Dispute Resolution Service Inc Petoskey, MI | $298,594 | $226,545 |
Chicago Crime Commission Chicago, IL | $75,445 | $195,755 |
Minnesota District Judges Foundation St Paul, MN | $176,508 | $0 |
Michigan Appellate Bench Bar Conference Foundation Detroit, MI | $89,697 | $0 |
Teen Court Foundation Of St Clair County Belleville, IL | $153,366 | $0 |