Justice Action Network
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-2975432
Organization Overview
Justice Action Network is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (I05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Justice Action Network employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Justice Action Network is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Justice Action Network generated $6.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Justice Action Network has awarded 112 individual grants totaling $10,989,435. 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
ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM REFORM- SEE SCHEDULE O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LOBBYING AND POLICY ADVOCACY: JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK (JAN) ADVOCATED FOR REFORMS AT BOTH THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL THAT WILL MAKE OUR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM FAIRER, MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE WHILE ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY. JAN COLLABORATED WITH OTHER NONPROFITS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCATES, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ENGAGE IN BOTH GRASSROOTS AND DIRECT LOBBYING EFFORTS AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE ISSUES. JAN ASSISTED WITH DRAFTING LEGISLATION, TESTIFIED BEFORE STATE LEGISLATURES, AND PARTICIPATED IN PRESS CONFERENCES TO HIGHLIGHT PROPOSED REFORMS.
EDUCATION: JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK (JAN) HOSTED VARIOUS SUMMITS AND FORUMS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND POLICY LEADERS ON THE NEED FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM. JAN HOSTED EVENTS TO DISCUSS FEDERAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM WITH BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL LEADERS, ALONG WITH PARTICIPATING IN STATE SPECIFIC EVENTS. JAN STAFF ALSO COLLABORATED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS BY SPEAKING AT VARIOUS EVENTS AND PARTICIPATING IN SUMMITS HIGHLIGHTING CRIMINAL JUSTICE ISSUES. JAN ENGAGED TRADITIONAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO HIGHLIGHT CURRENT ISSUES WITHIN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeanette Bottler Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $189,050 |
Inimai Chettiar Legislative Policy Director | 20 | $179,390 | |
John Wilcox Director Of Administration | 20 | $162,368 | |
Lauren Krisai Director | 20 | $108,919 | |
Noah Bein State Policy Manager | 20 | $88,691 | |
John Hendrickson Director Of Fed Affairs | 20 | $74,560 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mercury Public Affairs Llc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $133,500 |
Hannegan Landau Poersch & Rosenbaum Advo Federal Lobbying | 12/30/23 | $180,000 |
Strategic Public Partners Llc State Lobbying | 12/30/23 | $120,524 |
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Llp State Lobbying | 12/30/23 | $106,250 |
Fierce Government Relations Federal Lobbying | 12/30/23 | $120,000 |
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 | $5,982,843 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,982,843 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $71,887 |
| 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 | $6,054,730 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,339,500 |
| 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. | $195,628 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,906 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $820,095 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,312 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,130 |
| Payroll taxes | $62,471 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $50,283 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,381 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,093,938 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $298,387 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,619 |
| Information technology | $7,910 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,201 |
| Travel | $56,158 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $97,834 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,932 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,252,181 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $164,858 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,142,023 |
| 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 | $1,285 |
| 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 | $3,308,166 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,996 |
| 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 | $294,462 |
| Total liabilities | $385,458 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,922,708 |
| 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 | $3,308,166 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Justice Action Network has awarded $1,339,500 in support to 19 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS ACTION FUND PURPOSE: Partner Support - Criminal Justice Reform | $50,000 |
DREAM CORPS PURPOSE: Partner Support - Criminal Justice Reform | $50,000 |
FAMM ACTION PURPOSE: Partner Support - Criminal Justice Reform | $175,000 |
KANSAS APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW & JUSTICE INC PURPOSE: Partner Support - Criminal Justice Reform | $50,000 |
R STREET INSTITUTE PURPOSE: Partner Support - Criminal Justice Reform | $75,000 |
AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM PURPOSE: Partner Support - Criminal Justice Reform | $25,000 |