American Association For Justice Education Fund
- Assets
- $921.6k
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 12/1980
- Data as of
- 07/2021
- EIN
- 52-1105720
Organization Overview
American Association For Justice Education Fund is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (A90) the organization is classified as: Arts Services, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Association For Justice Education Fund 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 07/2021, American Association For Justice Education Fund generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 07/2021. 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
TRAIN AND EDUCATE LAWYERS ON LEGAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ADVOCACY - CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION IS OFFERED THROUGH THE NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ADVOCACY (NCA), THE EDUCATIONAL ARM OF AAJ. THE NCA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OFFERING AAJ EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ALL LAWYERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO AAJ'S MISSION AS WELL AS AAJ MEMBERS. THE NCA OFFERS TRIAL ADVOCACY COLLEGES, SEMINARS, TELESEMINARS, AND SPECIALIZED CASE REVIEW PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE LEGAL KNOWLEDGE AND PROVIDE NEW STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES TO HELP TRIAL LAWYERS BETTER REPRESENT THEIR CLIENTS. THE NCA ALSO HAS PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS THAT RECOGNIZE EFFORTS BY AAJ MEMBERS IN THEIR PURSUIT OF ADVANCED LEGAL KNOWLEDGE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. AAJ'S PROGRAMS ARE TAUGHT BY LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS AND NATIONAL EXPERTS AND ARE DESIGNED TO DELIVER THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION AVAILABLE. THE NCA OFFERS MORE THAN 400 HOURS OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDIT ANNUALLY; ITS PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED NATIONWIDE AND MEMBERS IN ALL MANDATORY JURISDICTIONS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CREDIT THROUGH ITS ACCREDITATION PROCESS; AND IT EDUCATES APPROXIMATELY 3500 LAWYERS A YEAR.
PUBLICATIONS - LAW REPORTER: MONTHLY CASE REFERENCE PERIODICAL ABSTRACTS FOR TRIAL LAWYERS, PROVIDING FACTS, DECISIONS, SETTLEMENTS, CITATIONS, AND PRODUCT LIABILITY INFORMATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Edward J Ciarimboli Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shayla Reed Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Lipsen Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Fischetti Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 8.5 | $0 |
Anne B Enos Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Anjali Jesseramsing General Counsel | Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $195,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $535,686 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $730,986 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,236,095 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $17,639 |
| 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 | $1,985,189 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $29,098 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $858,262 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $231,075 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $1,200,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,321 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $59,170 |
| Advertising and promotion | $57,241 |
| Office expenses | $65,452 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $15,438 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $10,340 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $76,853 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,651,389 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $798,592 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $68,756 |
| 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 | $608 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $53,673 |
| Total assets | $921,629 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $119,081 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $178,842 |
| 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 | $378,918 |
| Total liabilities | $676,841 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $144,788 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,000 |
| 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 | $921,629 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that American Association For Justice Education Fund has recieved totaling $77,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Baron And Blue Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $25,000 |
The Smith Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western Virginia Foundation For The Arts And Sciences Roanoke, VA | $23,731,412 | $2,202,426 |
American Association For Justice Education Fund Washington, DC | $921,629 | $1,985,189 |
Arts Education In Maryland Schools Alliance Inc Baltimore, MD | $710,664 | $736,640 |
Jamestowne Society Inc Williamsburg, VA | $2,335,020 | $779,787 |
Naral Pro Choice Maryland Fund Inc Baltimore, MD | $212,072 | $276,773 |
Riverviews Lynchburg, VA | $1,407,238 | $282,972 |
Jackson Art Center Washington, DC | $175,769 | $272,169 |
Vector Space Lynchburg, VA | $474,124 | $452,413 |
Association Of Russian Speaking Theatres Corporation Potomac, MD | $48,154 | $0 |
Washington Area Lawyers For The Art Washington, DC | $215,082 | $0 |
Cub Creek Foundation Inc Appomattox, VA | $105,760 | $0 |
The Depot Artists Assoc Abingdon, VA | $168,321 | $0 |