Community Justice Project Inc
- Assets
- $4.7m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Miami, FL
- Founding
- 05/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-2777185
Organization Overview
Community Justice Project Inc is located in Miami, FL. 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, Community Justice Project Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community 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 12/2023, Community Justice Project Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Community Justice Project Inc has awarded 52 individual grants totaling $1,876,780. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROJECT CONSISTS OF COMMUNITY LAWYERS. IN OUR LEGAL WORK WE COLLABORATE CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS AND GRASSROOTS GROUPS IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THAT A MORE DEMOCRATIC, MORE JUST AND MORE EQUAL SOCIETY CAN ONLY TRULY COME ABOUT THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND SOCIAL MOVEMENT. WE ARE A PART OF THAT SOCIAL MOVEMENT IN SOUTH FLORIDA AND STRIVE TO SUPPORT ORGANIZING THROUGH OUR VARIED AND OFTEN INNOVATIVE LEGAL WORK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023, COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROJECT PROVIDED DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES, POLICY RESEARCH AND SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. CJP PROVIDED FREE EVICTION DEFENSE IN MIAMI-DADE FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL EVICTION DIVERSION SERVICES TO HUNDREDS OF LOW-INCOME AND MARGINALIZED TENANTS AT RISK OF BEING DISPLACED FROM THEIR HOMES. IN RECOGNIZING THE UNEVEN PLAYING FIELD FOR RENTERS FACING EVICTION IN FLORIDA WITHOUT LEGAL REPRESENTATION, CJP ALSO SUPPORTED ADVOCACY FOR THE EXPANSION OF FREE EVICTION DEFENSE AND OTHER TENANT PROTECTIONS ACROSS FLORIDA. COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROJECT PARTICIPATED IN A NUMBER OF IMPACT LITIGATION CASES, INCLUDING A FEDERAL LAWSUIT TO CHALLENGE A STATE LAW THREATENING TO SUPPRESS FREE SPEECH AND TARGET, IN PARTICULAR, BLACK PROTESTORS. THESE EFFORTS RESULTED IN SECURING A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AGAINST A CRITICAL PROVISION OF THE LAW. WE SUBMITTED REPORTS TO THE UNITED NATIONS ALONGSIDE THE FLORIDA IMMIGRANT COALITION, CATALYST MIAMI, FLORIDA HEALTH JUSTICE PROJECT, DREAM DEFENDERS, FLORIDA RISING, POWER U CENTER FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, NOVO COLLEGIAN ALLIANCE, AND SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE. COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROJECT ALSO HOSTED AN ARTS EVENT CALLED PASS THE MIC, A FILM-BASED ACTIVATION THAT CONNECTED THREE FILMMAKERS TO THREE JUSTICE- BASED GRASSROOTS GROUPS TO PRODUCE SHORT FILMS HIGHLIGHTING SOCIAL ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS PIONEERED BY GRASSROOTS LEADERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rodney Q Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Purvi Shah Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Elsesser Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lida Rodriguez-Taseff Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Newton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Yasmin Grant Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,866,752 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,866,752 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $28,319 |
| 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 | $2,897,342 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $884,688 |
| 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. | $171,687 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,735 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $623,973 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,340 |
| Other employee benefits | $64,652 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,322 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $107,061 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $17,212 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,000 |
| Travel | $55,570 |
| 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 | $1,132 |
| Insurance | $9,182 |
| All other expenses | $72,488 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,376,968 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,164,756 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $277 |
| 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 | $19,503 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $526 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $514,323 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,699,385 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $167,275 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $313,888 |
| 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 | $481,163 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,211,651 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,571 |
| 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 | $4,699,385 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Community Justice Project Inc has awarded $708,488 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ORGANIZING PURPOSE: SUBGRANT | $41,105 |
CATALYST MIAMI INC PURPOSE: SUBGRANT | $59,205 |
FLORIDA IMMIGRANT COALITION PURPOSE: SUBGRANT | $41,405 |
FLORIDA RISING TOGETHER PURPOSE: SUBGRANT | $28,380 |
MIAMI WORKERS CENTER PURPOSE: SUBGRANT | $204,500 |
SOUTHEAST CLIMATE ENERGY NETWORK PURPOSE: SUBGRANT | $41,405 |