Social Justice Collaborative
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 09/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-5556421
Organization Overview
Social Justice Collaborative, operating under the name Sjc, is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2012. 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 12/2021, Sjc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sjc 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, Sjc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.3% 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
SOCIAL JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE IS CALIFORNIA'S LEADING PROVIDER OF COMPASSIONATE, FULL-SCOPE DEPORTATION DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME NON-CITIZENS IN NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA. WE BOLDLY PROVIDE POST-CONVICTION RELIEF TO INDIVIDUALS WHOSE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SJC'S REMOVAL DEFENSE INITIATIVE IS ONE OF THE FEW FULL-SCOPE REMOVAL DEFENSE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION. IT PROVIDES REMOVAL DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES FOR ALL LOW-INCOME NON-CITIZENS IN THE BAY AREA AND CENTRAL VALLEY WHO HAVE SOME FORM OF VIABLE RELIEF AVAILABLE. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES STAFF ATTORNEYS TO SCREENS ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES, BOTH IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION AND OUT FOR POTENTIAL RELIEF, BOND OPPORTUNITIES, DEFENSES TO DEPORTATION, AND THEN PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY FULL-SCOPE DEFENSE FROM START TO FINISH. STAFF ATTORNEYS AT SJC HAVE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO MANAGE REMOVAL CASELOADS, ATTEND IMMIGRATION HEARINGS AND WORK DIRECTLY WITH CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PARALEGALS AND LEGAL ASSISTANTS ARE CHARGED WITH WORKING DIRECTLY WITH ATTORNEYS AND CLIENTS TO WORK-UP CASES. SJC'S REMOVAL DEFENSE PROGRAM ALSO VALUES COMPASSIONATE REPRESENTATION WHICH SEEKS TO INCLUDE WRAP-AROUND SERVICE REFERRALS, CLINIC PROVISION OF BENEFITS, AND REGULAR REFERRAL TO MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS FOR EVALUATION AND ONGOING THERAPY. IN 2019, SJC PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO OVER 1,200 INDIVIDUALS AND REPRESENTED 600 FAMILIES AT NO COST IN THEIR IMMIGRATION MATTERS WHILE CLOSING OVER 200 LEGAL CASES TO SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gautam Jagannath Executive Director | Officer | 80 | $123,131 |
Emily Abraham Legal Director | Officer | 80 | $100,031 |
Jasmina Viteskic Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Caroline Buck Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dani Janklow Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Angie Wootton Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,436,505 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $277,410 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,713,915 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $271,626 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$7,486 |
| 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 | $1,978,215 |
| 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. | $223,162 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,548 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $350,999 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,492 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,363 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,482 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $63,146 |
| Royalties | $265,076 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,334 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $5,174 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,405 |
| Insurance | $38,167 |
| All other expenses | $422,262 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,496,139 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $640,615 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $844,838 |
| 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 | $22,373 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $248,669 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,756,495 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $64,776 |
| 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 | $148,707 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $213,483 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $698,174 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $844,838 |
| 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 | $1,756,495 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Social Justice Collaborative has recieved totaling $162,178.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Give Forward Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Firedoll Foundation Walnut Creek, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $25,000 |
Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
The Roddenberry Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA PURPOSE: OFFICE NEED FOR A NEW WINDOW | $1,989 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $189 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Neighborhood Legal Services Of Los Angeles County Glendale, CA | $15,484,574 | $19,079,887 |
California Rural Legal Assistance Inc Oakland, CA | $14,600,496 | $20,882,280 |
Legal Aid Society Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $15,145,816 | $17,326,996 |
Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc Portland, OR | $8,044,816 | $18,356,669 |
Inner City Law Center Los Angeles, CA | $17,738,196 | $17,206,542 |
Public Counsel Los Angeles, CA | $30,574,529 | $22,640,331 |
National Center For Youth Law Oakland, CA | $22,722,399 | $21,981,853 |
Florence Immigrant And Refugee Rights Project Inc Tucson, AZ | $19,480,878 | $17,243,235 |
Legal Services Of Northern California Sacramento, CA | $5,798,116 | $12,088,565 |
Community Legal Aid Socal Santa Ana, CA | $12,459,593 | $12,638,604 |
California Appellate Project San Francisco, CA | $5,763,935 | $11,023,144 |
Inland Counties Legal Services Inc Riverside, CA | $3,308,865 | $11,146,641 |