School Justice Project Inc
- Assets
- $763.4k
- Revenue
- $634.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-1625412
Organization Overview
School Justice Project Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (V26) the organization is classified as: Law & Jurisprudence, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2021, School Justice Project Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. School Justice Project 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 12/2021, School Justice Project Inc generated $634.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $600.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.0% 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
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DIRECT REPRESENTATION PROGRAM: SJP PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION MATTERS TO OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LEGAL COUNSEL, SJP AIMS TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE PERSPECTIVE OF EACH STUDENT. SJP ATTORNEYS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH CLIENTS TO SET AND ACCOMPLISH INDIVIDUAL CLIENT GOALS AND ENFORCE EDUCATIONAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS, WORKING TO ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH CLIENT.
SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY & POLICY PROGRAM: SJP WORKS TO CHANGE THE POLICY FRAMEWORK IN WHICH STUDENTS' EDUCATION SERVICES ARE DELIVERED. THROUGH ADVOCACY, HIGH IMPACT LITIGATION, PARTNERSHIPS, AND COALITION BUILDING, SJP WORKS TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCES OF THE PROBLEMS THAT PUSH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FROM SCHOOL TO PRISON. THROUGH EXPERIENCE AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM SJP'S DIRECT REPRESENTATION PROGRAM, SJP WORKS TO IDENTIFY AND PROPOSE SOLUTIONS TO DISMANTLE KEY BARRIERS TO EDUCATION ATTAINMENT. THIS PROGRAM STRIVES TO ADDRESS LACK OF ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS FOR OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL AS THE SYSTEM-WIDE LACK OF ENFORCEMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE: 1) HIGHLIGHTING INTERAGENCY GAPS; 2) FRAMING THE PROBLEM AND DISSEMINATING SOLUTIONS; 3) COLLABORATING WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS; AND 4) IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES THROUGH BROAD-BASED POLICY AND LEGAL REFORM.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & LEGAL TRAINING PROGRAM (COLT): SJP WORKS TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BARRIERS TO EDUCATION FOR OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. SJP ALSO ADMINISTERS A TRAINING PROGRAM ON INTEGRATING SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW IN THE JUVENILE AND CRIMINAL CONTEXTS. WITH A WIDE RANGE OF GROUPS IN D.C. AND OTHER JURISDICTIONS REQUESTING TRAININGS, SJP HAS BUILT VAST KNOWLEDGE AROUND THE CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND AND ADVOCATE WITHIN THE INTERSECTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND CRIMINAL LAW.
DIRECT REPRESENTATION PROGRAM: SJP PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION MATTERS TO OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LEGAL COUNSEL, SJP AIMS TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE PERSPECTIVE OF EACH STUDENT. SJP ATTORNEYS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH CLIENTS TO SET AND ACCOMPLISH INDIVIDUAL CLIENT GOALS AND ENFORCE EDUCATIONAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS, WORKING TO ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH CLIENT.
SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY & POLICY PROGRAM: SJP WORKS TO CHANGE THE POLICY FRAMEWORK IN WHICH STUDENTS' EDUCATION SERVICES ARE DELIVERED. THROUGH ADVOCACY, HIGH IMPACT LITIGATION, PARTNERSHIPS, AND COALITION BUILDING, SJP WORKS TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCES OF THE PROBLEMS THAT PUSH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FROM SCHOOL TO PRISON. THROUGH EXPERIENCE AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM SJP'S DIRECT REPRESENTATION PROGRAM, SJP WORKS TO IDENTIFY AND PROPOSE SOLUTIONS TO DISMANTLE KEY BARRIERS TO EDUCATION ATTAINMENT. THIS PROGRAM STRIVES TO ADDRESS LACK OF ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS FOR OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL AS THE SYSTEM-WIDE LACK OF ENFORCEMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE: 1) HIGHLIGHTING INTERAGENCY GAPS; 2) FRAMING THE PROBLEM AND DISSEMINATING SOLUTIONS; 3) COLLABORATING WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS; AND 4) IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES THROUGH BROAD-BASED POLICY AND LEGAL REFORM.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & LEGAL TRAINING PROGRAM (COLT): SJP WORKS TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BARRIERS TO EDUCATION FOR OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. SJP ALSO ADMINISTERS A TRAINING PROGRAM ON INTEGRATING SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW IN THE JUVENILE AND CRIMINAL CONTEXTS. WITH A WIDE RANGE OF GROUPS IN D.C. AND OTHER JURISDICTIONS REQUESTING TRAININGS, SJP HAS BUILT VAST KNOWLEDGE AROUND THE CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND AND ADVOCATE WITHIN THE INTERSECTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND CRIMINAL LAW.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Claire Blumenson Executive Director & Co-Founder | Officer | 40 | $105,000 |
Christy Weisner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Martin Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ewadele Butler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcus Littles Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Remes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $65,825 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $61,356 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $500,194 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $627,375 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,417 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $634,792 |
| 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. | $105,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,032 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $342,882 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,903 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,364 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,617 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,469 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,803 |
| Advertising and promotion | $658 |
| Office expenses | $2,691 |
| Information technology | $1,228 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,686 |
| Travel | $413 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,026 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,994 |
| All other expenses | $5,624 |
| Total functional expenses | $600,659 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $746,650 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,365 |
| 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 | $7,391 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $763,406 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,236 |
| 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 | $4,236 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $678,337 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $80,833 |
| 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 | $763,406 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that School Justice Project Inc has recieved totaling $83,361.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75,000 |
Lainoff Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
Lojo Foundation Blue Hill, ME PURPOSE: ANNUAL FUND | $2,500 |
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN DESIGN OF THE CENTER FOR STORY-BASED STRATEGY CONVENING | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $361 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Federalist Society For Law & Public Policy Studies Washington, DC | $35,150,091 | $18,916,989 |
American Anti Trust Institute Inc Washington, DC | $3,172,945 | $1,466,703 |
School Justice Project Inc Washington, DC | $763,406 | $634,792 |
Foundation Of The Energy Law Journal Washington, DC | $760,715 | $144,063 |
College Of Workers Compensationlawyers Inc Annapolis, MD | $116,801 | $0 |
Naples Roundtable Inc Alexandria, VA | $230,663 | $0 |