First Shift Justice Project is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, First Shift Justice Project employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Shift Justice Project 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 12/2022, First Shift Justice Project generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $665.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 46.2% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FIRST SHIFT JUSTICE PROJECT EMPOWERS WORKERS IN LOW WAGE JOBS TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS RELATED TO CAREGIVING AND PARENTING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2022, FIRST SHIFT JUSTICE PROJECT SERVED 120 LEGAL SERVICES CLIENTS WITH A FOCUS ON HELPING LOW-WAGE WORKING MOTHERS AND CAREGIVERS RECEIVE ON-THE-JOB ACCOMMODATIONS, LEAVE FROM WORK, AND DC PAID FAMILY LEAVE BENEFITS
IN 2022, FIRST SHIFT TRAINED D.C. AREA MEDICAL PROVIDERS IN 13 PRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE WORKPLACE RIGHTS OF THEIR PATIENTS; SPECIFICALLY, HOW TO DOCUMENT THEIR PATIENTS' NEEDS FOR ON-THE-JOB ACCOMMODATIONS AND LEAVE FROM WORK.
IN 2022, FIRST SHIFT ADVOCATED FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO D.C.'S PAID LEAVE BENEFITS PROGRAM AND THE PASSAGE OF A D.C. DOMESTIC WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS, WHICH WAS FINALLY PASSED IN DECEMBER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Laura Brown Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $76,042 |
Susan Huhta Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Justin Zelikovitz Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rosie Romano Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jaspreet Chowdhary Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rosie Romano Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $329,400 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $682,301 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,011,701 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,250 |
Investment income | $302 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,363 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,015,890 |
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. | $76,041 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,020 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $324,105 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $27,407 |
Payroll taxes | $35,237 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,609 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $101,127 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,867 |
Office expenses | $15,647 |
Information technology | $17,684 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,372 |
Travel | $439 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,669 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,246 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $665,277 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,729 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $324,908 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $258,046 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,124 |
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 | $18,046 |
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 | $674,853 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,902 |
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 | $53,902 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $378,451 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $242,500 |
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 | $674,853 |