Towards Justice Of Colorado
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $936.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 12/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-4625504
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Towards Justice employed 15 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 12/2021, Towards Justice generated $936.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.3% 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
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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, IN 2021, TOWARDS JUSTICE CONTINUED TO USE LITIGATION TO PROTECT WORKERS DEALING WITH COVID-19 RELATED HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE. THIS LITIGATION INCLUDED CASES BROUGHT AGAINST ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES FOR ALLEGEDLY FAILING TO PROTECT WORKERS FROM COVID-19 RELATED RISKS AND BROUGHT BY WORKERS AGAINST EMPLOYERS WHO ALLEGEDLY FORCED WORKERS TO STAND IN LINE FOR COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY SCREENINGS WITHOUT COMPENSATION. ADDITIONALLY, IN 2021, TOWARDS JUSTICE WORKED CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PUSH FOR EXPANDED WORKER PROTECTIONS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, WE PROVIDED TECHNICAL, LEGAL, AND DRAFTING SUPPORT TO PARTNERS PUSHING FOR EXPANDED RIGHTS FOR FARMWORKERS IN COLORADO. AFTER THE ENACTMENT OF THE AGRICULTURAL WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS, WE ALSO ADVOCATED BEFORE THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT FOR RULES THAT WOULD PROTECT FARMWORKERS FROM WAGE THEFT AND FROM THE HAZARDS CAUSED BY CLIMATE CHANGE, INCLUDING SMOKE AND RISING TEMPERATURES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Juno Turner ESQ Litigation D | 40 | $177,040 | |
David Seligman ESQ Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $160,825 |
Valerie Collins ESQ Attorney | 40 | $114,563 | |
Alexander Hood ESQ Attorney | 40 | $113,910 | |
Nina Disalvo ESQ Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $32,515 |
Jeffrey Williams Board Presid | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $30,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $531,173 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $561,173 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $350,489 |
| Investment income | $24,995 |
| 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 | $936,657 |
| 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. | $194,199 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,478 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $740,919 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,394 |
| Other employee benefits | $93,479 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,209 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,904 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $205 |
| Office expenses | $26,229 |
| Information technology | $54,031 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,400 |
| Travel | $1,767 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,009 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $256 |
| Insurance | $12,598 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,469,693 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,935,237 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $30,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $67,202 |
| 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 | $1,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $898 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,701,560 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,736,397 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $94,949 |
| 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 | $94,949 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,621,807 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,641 |
| 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 | $3,736,397 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Towards Justice Of Colorado has recieved totaling $117,522.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hopewell Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $108,000 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $9,522 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network Westminster, CO | $4,053,452 | $3,907,472 |
Combat Hate Foundation Moundridge, KS | $1,074,913 | $2,372,842 |
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Denver, CO | $1,316,967 | $1,578,969 |
Casa Of The Pikes Peak Region Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $3,575,420 | $2,308,176 |
New Mexico Voices For Children Albuquerque, NM | $2,847,830 | $2,439,997 |
Peacejam Foundation Arvada, CO | $1,255,074 | $1,385,752 |
Advocates For Children Aurora, CO | $934,038 | $1,527,467 |
Southwest Organizing Project Albuquerque, NM | $2,299,560 | $1,859,196 |
Towards Justice Of Colorado Denver, CO | $3,736,397 | $936,657 |
Utah Children Salt Lake City, UT | $1,367,848 | $1,214,355 |
Ole Education Fund Albuquerque, NM | $4,415,013 | $3,539,658 |
Civil Rights Education And Enforcement Center Denver, CO | $2,371,396 | $1,393,358 |