Fairness Center Inc is located in Oklahoma City, OK. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Fairness Center Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fairness Center 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 09/2021, Fairness Center Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.9% 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
THE FAIRNESS CENTER, INC. IS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT LITIGATION AS A (A) LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION; (B) HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE ORGANIZATION; (C) PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM; AND (D) ORGANIZATION ATTEMPTING TO ACHIEVE CHARITABLE GOALS THROUGH INSTITUTION OF LITIGATION AS A PLAINTIFF.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL SERVICES; THE FAIRNESS CENTER, INC. PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO THOSE HURT BY PUBLIC SECTOR UNION OFFICIALS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A DESCRIPTION OF CASES LITIGATED AND THE RATIONALE FOR THE DETERMINATION THAT THE LITIGATION BENEFITS THE PUBLIC GENERALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nathan J Mcgrath President & General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $232,658 |
Justin T Miller Litigation Counsel | 40 | $105,518 | |
Aaron D Martin Secretary And Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Carnuccio Treasurer And Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $2,801,596 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $299,807 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,801,596 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $25,868 |
Investment income | $840 |
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 | $2,830,354 |
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. | $294,083 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,515 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $899,487 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $48,986 |
Payroll taxes | $80,695 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $45,388 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $64,626 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $68,422 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $42,460 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $101,474 |
Travel | $105,094 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,526 |
Insurance | $9,447 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,991,333 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $158,362 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,794,825 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $30,696 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $141,491 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,188 |
Total assets | $2,132,562 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,684 |
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 | $4,814 |
Total liabilities | $95,498 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,037,064 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,132,562 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Fairness Center Inc has recieved totaling $250,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Charles Koch Institute Arlington, VA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $225,000 |
Bradley Impact Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Western Resource Advocates Boulder, CO | $14,998,011 | $11,110,162 |
Fairness Center Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $2,132,562 | $2,830,354 |
Landmark Legal Foundation Kansas City, MO | $5,315,439 | $1,675,376 |
Kansas Appleseed Center For Law And Justice Inc Lawrence, KS | $944,412 | $1,381,297 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Missouri St Louis, MO | $1,256,576 | $749,911 |
Military Religious Freedomfoundation Inc Albuquerque, NM | $588,275 | $836,898 |
Public Trust Institute Lakewood, CO | $8,802 | $350,100 |
Great Rivers Environmental Law Center Saint Louis, MO | $1,037,069 | $675,192 |
Colorado Lawyers Committee Denver, CO | $647,299 | $510,247 |
Equal Voting Rights Institute Dallas, TX | $285,439 | $32,997 |
New Mexico Foundation For Open Government Inc Albuquerque, NM | $185,732 | $92,438 |
Katalyst Denver, CO | $131,781 | $0 |