Towards Justice Of Colorado, operating under the name Towards Justice, is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Towards Justice employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Towards 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 12/2023, Towards Justice generated $690.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.1% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TOWARDS JUSTICE IS A NONPROFIT LAW FIRM THAT SEEKS TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC EQUITY AND WORKER POWER THROUGH IMPACT LITIGATION, STRATEGIC POLICY ADVOCACY, AND COLLABORATION WITH ORGANIZERS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES. WE WERE FOUNDED IN RESPONSE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF WAGE THEFT COMPLAINTS THAT WERE NOT BEING ADDRESSED IN COLORADO, BUT HAVE SINCE BROADENED OUR SCOPE TO TAKE ON CASES THAT DISMANTLE THE POWER IMBALANCES THAT UNDERMINE THE VALUE OF WORK AND DIMINISH WORKER RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TOWARDS JUSTICE IS A NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM THAT ATTACKS ECONOMIC INEQUALITY WITH A FOCUS ON WORKPLACE ECONOMIC INJUSTICE. WE USE IMPACT LITIGATION TO ADVANCE HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SUPPLEMENTED WITH TARGETED AND STRATEGIC POLICY ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION WITH WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES TO ATTACK SYSTEMIC INJUSTICES THAT UNDERMINE THE POWER OF WORKERS-IN PARTICULAR, IMMIGRANT WORKERS AND WORKERS OF COLOR-TO OBTAIN FAIR WAGES AND DECENT WORKING CONDITIONS. TOWARDS JUSTICE IS NOT A LEADER OF THE MOVEMENT TO BUILD WORKER POWER, BUT WE ARE PROUD TO BE A LAWYER FOR THAT MOVEMENT. FROM OUR ON-THE-GROUND LEGAL INTAKE PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND HELPS THEM ASSESS LEGAL- STRATEGIES, TO OUR SUPPORT DRAFTING AND FIGHTING FOR LEGISLATION DEVELOPED WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS, TO OUR CLASS ACTIONS EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO REPRESENTS GROUPS OF WORKERS THAT ARE TOO FEARFUL TO COME FORWARD, WE PROVIDE THE LEGAL TOOLS TO HELP COMMUNITY BUILD POWER AND GROW THEIR VOICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Seligman ESQ Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $177,894 |
Juno Turner ESQ Litigation D | 40 | $178,719 | |
Valerie Collins ESQ Attorney | 40 | $127,750 | |
Nina Disalvo Policy Direc | 40 | $124,110 | |
Alexander Hood ESQ Attorney | 40 | $121,567 | |
Rachel Dempsey Attorney | 40 | $105,956 |
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 | $185,445 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $185,445 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $442,002 |
Investment income | $55,747 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,352 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $690,546 |
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. | $218,327 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,650 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,024,818 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,017 |
Other employee benefits | $212,874 |
Payroll taxes | $100,746 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,584 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,279 |
Office expenses | $27,231 |
Information technology | $34,775 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $34,385 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,344 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,326 |
Insurance | $13,998 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,932,098 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $263,005 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $260,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,766 |
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 | $8,331 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,437 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,543,038 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $22,321 |
Total assets | $2,102,898 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $63,892 |
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 | $22,321 |
Total liabilities | $86,213 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,007,154 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,531 |
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 | $2,102,898 |