Measures For Justice Institute
- Assets
- $12.2m
- Revenue
- $9.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 57
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Founding
- 08/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-2119421
Organization Overview
Measures For Justice Institute is located in Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (R05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Measures For Justice Institute employed 57 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Measures For Justice Institute 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 12/2021, Measures For Justice Institute generated $9.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 25.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO COLLECT DATA TO MEASURE THE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEASURES FOR JUSTICE INSTITUTE (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO MAKE ACCURATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA AVAILABLE TO SPUR REFORM. PROBLEM: CRIMINAL JUSTICE HAPPENS PRIMARILY AT THE LOCAL LEVEL, ACROSS 3,000+ U.S. COUNTIES. AS A RESULT: CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA IS INCREDIBLY HARD TO GET, INCREDIBLY HARD TO UNDERSTAND, AND INCREDIBLY HARD TO USE. THIS IS ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS IT'S SO HARD FOR COMMUNITIES TO RALLY FOR CHANGE OR MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT WHAT HAS TO BE DONE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)SOLUTION: A WORLD IN WHICH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IS FULLY TRANSPARENT, ACCESSIBLE, AND ACCOUNTABLE.TO GET THERE, MEASURES FOR JUSTICE HELPS MAKE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA: - EASIER TO GET, - EASIER TO UNDERSTAND, - EASIER TO USE.MEASURES FOR JUSTICE DOES THIS BY PROVIDING DATA TOOLS AND SERVICES THAT HELP COMMUNITIES DRIVE THE CHANGE THEY WANT TO SEE. SOME OF THESE INCLUDE: COMMONS - A PLATFORM THAT ALLOWS THE PUBLIC, POLICE, PROSECUTORS, COURTS TO WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PERFORMANCE DATA AVAILABLE AS THE BASIS FOR INFORMED DECISION-MAKING. AS PART OF THIS PROCESS, COMMONS PROVIDES COMMUNITIES WITH A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SET AND TRACK CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY GOALS.DATA PORTAL - ONE OF THE LARGEST BODIES OF STANDARDIZED, ACCURATE, AND COHERENT COUNTY-LEVEL CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA IN THE COUNTRY. THE PORTAL ALLOWS USERS TO COMPARE THE PERFORMANCE OF COUNTIES WITHIN AND ACROSS STATES ACROSS A SERIES OF MEASURES FROM ARREST TO POST-CONVICTION. THE PORTAL INCLUDES A GROWING NUMBER OF STATES, COUNTIES AND 45 MILLION CRIMINAL JUSTICE CASES - WHICH ALLOWS USERS TO GENERATE FULL COUNTY REPORTS AND STATE OVERVIEWS. DATA ASSESSMENT TOOLS - TOOLS THAT HELP AGENCIES GAUGE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR DATA IN PREPARATION FOR GREATER TRANSPARENCY.CONSULTING - WE WORK WITH AGENCIES/OFFICES/COURTS TO HELP THEM IMPROVE HOW THEY COLLECT AND STANDARDIZE THEIR DATA BASED ON A SERIES OF BEST PRACTICES AND MODEL LEGISLATION.RESEARCH - WE CONDUCT ORIGINAL RESEARCH ON DATA TRENDS AND POLICIES TO HELP STAKEHOLDERS MAKE SMART CHOICESTHIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY CONTRIBUTIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Bach President/executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $229,270 |
Samantha Silver Chief Of Strategy & Operations | 40 | $191,340 | |
Andrew Branch Director Of Product Engineering | 40 | $175,964 | |
Jill Wesley Vice President Of People And Internal Operations | 40 | $169,964 | |
Sheila Herbert Chief Product Officer | 40 | $168,840 | |
Gipsy Escobar Director Of Product Strategy | 40 | $164,509 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Trinet Payroll Services | 12/30/21 | $484,617 |
Hl Strategy Communications | 12/30/21 | $144,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $753,480 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,182,296 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,935,776 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $47,900 |
| Investment income | $3,513 |
| 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 | $9,014,420 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $241,484 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,148 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,343,940 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $61,618 |
| Other employee benefits | $326,587 |
| Payroll taxes | $351,396 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,812 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $813,884 |
| Advertising and promotion | $185,834 |
| Office expenses | $14,974 |
| Information technology | $206,054 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $190,679 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,223 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $127,999 |
| Insurance | $31,610 |
| All other expenses | $2,804 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,965,988 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,676,762 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,406,314 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $567,826 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,711 |
| 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 | $47,152 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $420,172 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $86,804 |
| Total assets | $12,209,741 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $507,793 |
| 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 | $507,793 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,295,840 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,406,108 |
| 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 | $12,209,741 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Measures For Justice Institute has recieved totaling $6,580,496.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $4,400,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Sciences | $1,003,600 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $581,896 |
Charles Koch Institute Arlington, VA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $250,000 |
Sergey Brin Family Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ASSESS THE EFFECT OF COVID-19-RELATED DECARCERATION AND PRETRIAL RELEASE | $200,000 |
Mccance Foundation Tr North Scituate, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Measures For Justice Institute Rochester, NY | $12,209,741 | $9,014,420 |
Reflectus New York, NY | $2,932,365 | $179,560 |
Worth Rises Inc New York, NY | $4,179,841 | $4,243,912 |
People Power Initiatives Inc Burlington, VT | $115,374 | $782,081 |
Institute For The Study Of Global Anti-Semitism And Policy Inc New York, NY | $35,209 | $811,588 |
Sanders Institute Burlington, VT | $336,674 | $716,618 |
Christie Institute For Public Policy Inc Edison, NJ | $423,597 | $511,000 |
Citizens For Accountable Taxation Inc Mendham, NJ | $0 | $128,200 |
Dcreport Inc Rochester, NY | $0 | $0 |
Politics Reborn Inc Bayside, NY | $3,205 | $0 |
All Out Arts Inc New York City, NY | $35,486 | $0 |
Opportunity Nj Trenton, NJ | $545 | $0 |