Communities For Restorative Justice is located in Concord, MA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (I40) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Communities For Restorative Justice employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Communities For Restorative Justice 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 06/2021, Communities For Restorative Justice generated $519.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $457.8k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE A POWERFUL OPTION WITHIN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITIES FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROVIDES A PROCESS TO WORK INCONJUNCTION WITH POLICE AND OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES AND ALLRELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO ADDRESS A CRIME OR HARM USING A TECHNIQUECALLED RESTORATIVE JUSTICE. RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ENABLES GROUPS TO HOLD A CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE AND DEVELOP A PLAN OF ACTION TO HEAR THE HARM OF CRIME BY IDENTIFYING ROOT CASES AND ENLISTING APPROPRIATE SERVICES; MAKING AMENDS TO THE AFFECTED PARTY(IES) AND/OR COMMUNITY, RESTITUTION AND REPAIR TO DAMAGED PROPERTY, AND RELEVANT SERVICE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY; AND ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND APOLOGIES TO THOSE HARMED. IT IS A VOLUNTARY, CONFIDENTIAL PROCESS MEANT TO FUNCTION AS A COMPLEMENT TO THE TRADITIONAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN APPROPRIATE CASES AND FOCUSES ON THE RELATIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY.C4RJ CURRENTLY ACCEPTS JUVENILE AND ADULT REFERRALS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENTS OF ACTON, ARLINGTON, BEDFORD, BELMONT, BOXBOROUGH, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CARLISLE, CHELSEA, CONCORD, GROTON, HUDSON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, LITTLETON, MAYNARD, NEWTON, NORTHBOROUGH, STOW, SUDBURY, WAYLAND, WELLESLEY, WESTON, WINCHESTER, AND WINTHROP, AS WELL AS THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OF MIDDLESEX AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES.C4RJ PARTNERS WITH REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS FOR REFERRALS. EACH POLICE CHIEF UNDERSTANDS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, ITS AIMS, AND ITS PROCESS. BEYOND THAT, EACH DEPARTMENT SETS ITS OWN REFERRAL CRITERIA. POLICE OFFICERS RECEIVE ONGOING TRAINING, PROVIDE MEETING SPACE, PARTICIPATE IN THE "CIRCLE" PROCESS, AND COORDINATE WITH C4RJ PERSONNEL THROUGHOUT EACH CASE.PARTICIPATING POLICE DEPARTMENTS SEEK OUT THE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE OPTION AS A MEANS OF: - EMPOWERING VICTIMS WHO SEEK A VOICE IN THE JUSTICE PROCESS - PROVIDING AN INTERMEDIATE RESPONSE BETWEEN LETTING SOMEONE "OFF THE HOOK" FOR WRONGDOING AND LAUNCHING FULL CRIMINAL PROSECUTION - RETAINING POLICE OFFICER INVOLVEMENT IN CASES TO HOLD OFFENDERS MEANINGFULLY ACCOUNTABLE - STRENGTHENING POLICE RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIESTHRIVE COMMUNITIES IS AN INDEPENDENT PROGRAM BUT FISCAL AGENT OF C4RJ. THRIVE COMMUNITIES SEEKS THROUGH ITS MISSION TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES FACED BY MEN AND WOMEN AS THEY RETURN FROM PRISON TO PUBLIC SOCIETY, PARTICULARLY THE CHALLENGE OF CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY, INCLUDING UNDERLYING RACIAL AND ECONOMIC STRESS AND DISPARITIES, NEGATIVE STIGMA AND DISTRUST, AND THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF RETURNING CITIZENS.
EXPAND COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Erin Freeborn Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $85,088 |
Mark Robinson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Thomas Black Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Burks Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Caputo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Cratsley Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $384,590 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $384,590 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $133,653 |
Investment income | $4,542 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,863 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $519,922 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $90,489 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,098 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $204,330 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,563 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $30,385 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,098 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,725 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $273 |
Fees for services: Other | $57,436 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $22,964 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,697 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $862 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,046 |
All other expenses | $14,917 |
Total functional expenses | $457,785 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $303,868 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,627 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $16,007 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,156 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $194,154 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $531,812 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,507 |
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 | $21,507 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $333,453 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $176,852 |
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 | $531,812 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Communities For Restorative Justice has recieved totaling $97,417.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Oneworld Boston Inc Woburn, MA PURPOSE: SOCIAL JUSTICE | $50,000 |
The Lenny Zakim Fund Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Osterman Family Foundation Whitinsville, MA PURPOSE: RJ FIRST APPROACH TO PROGRAM C4RJ IN HAMPSHIRE COUNTY PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc Lowell, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,295 |
Ploughshares Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
Gertler Clark Foundation Inc Weston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Community Resources For Justice Inc Boston, MA | $39,361,262 | $55,615,360 |
Exodus Transitional Community Inc New York, NY | $12,512,047 | $52,206,362 |
Justleadershipusa Inc New York, NY | $8,774,400 | $6,398,207 |
New England Aftercare Ministries Inc Framingham, MA | $1,057,064 | $1,469,558 |
Latin American Health Alliance Ofcentral Massachusetts Inc Worcester, MA | $3,375,348 | $1,291,018 |
Emerge Connecticut Inc New Haven, CT | $687,020 | $1,261,514 |
Parole Preparation Project Inc New York, NY | $541,840 | $736,104 |
Refoundry Inc Brooklyn, NY | $505,163 | $548,018 |
Greenburger Center For Social And Criminal Justice New York, NY | $3,564,151 | $220,775 |
Communities For Restorative Justice Concord, MA | $531,812 | $519,922 |
New Hour For Women And Children Li Inc Brentwood, NY | $424,090 | $786,800 |
Made Transitional Services Inc Spring Valley, NY | $13,664 | $330,547 |