Council For Court Excellence
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1241825
Organization Overview
Council For Court Excellence is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (I01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Council For Court Excellence employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council For Court Excellence 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, Council For Court Excellence generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $839.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.5% 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:
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THE COUNCIL FOR COURT EXCELLENCE (CCE) ENVISIONS A JUSTICE SYSTEM IN WASHINGTON, D.C. THAT EQUITABLY SERVES ITS PEOPLE AND CONTINUES TO BE A MODEL FOR CREATING STRONGER AND MORE PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES. CCE IDENTIFIES AND PROPOSES SOLUTIONS BY COLLABORATING WITH DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH, ADVANCE POLICY, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, AND INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. CCE WORKS TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN THE LOCAL AND FEDERAL COURTS AND RELATED AGENCIES IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. METROPOLITAN AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE: CCE'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE RESEARCHES THE MOST IMPORTANT, URGENT ISSUES FACING D.C.'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, RECOMMENDS POLICY AND PRACTICE REFORMS TO BENEFIT EVERYONE INVOLVED, AND ADVOCATES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THOSE CHANGES. THE COMMITTEE'S WORK HAS COVERED ISSUES AS VARIED AS DECARCERATION, POLICE OVERTIME, CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING, COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF SAFETY, BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR RETURNING CITIZENS, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED.
CIVIL JUSTICE: CCE'S CIVIL JUSTICE COMMITTEE FOCUSES ON CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM EFFORTS AND ISSUES RELATED TO THE EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. NOTABLE PAST PROJECTS INCLUDE: JURY REFORM AND MODERNIZATION, PROBATE REFORM, CIVIL CASE DELAY REDUCTION, CREATING AND EVALUATING D.C.'S CENTRALIZED ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PANEL, AND INCREASING PUBLIC ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC COURT RECORDS, AMONG OTHERS.
YOUTH JUSTICE: THE YOUTH JUSTICE COMMITTEE WORKS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH IN WASHINGTON, D.C. INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE, CRIMINAL, AND CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS. THIS COMMITTEE RESEARCHES AND ANALYZES LOCAL YOUTH JUSTICE ISSUES, PUBLISHES REPORTS DOCUMENTING ITS FINDINGS, AND ADVOCATES FOR CHANGES TO LOCAL JUVENILE JUSTICE LAWS, SYSTEMS, AND POLICIES. NOTABLE PAST PROJECTS INCLUDED: REFORM OF THE ABUSE AND NEGLECT SYSTEM, LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN FAMILY COURT, JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM AND SCHOOL DISCIPLINE, AMONG OTHERS.
JUSTICE EDUCATION: THE JUSTICE EDUCATION COMMITTEE EDUCATES THE WASHINGTON, D.C COMMUNITY ABOUT LOCAL JUSTICE ISSUES, THEIR RIGHTS, AND THE LEGAL TOOLS AVAILABLE TO THEM BY PUBLISHING PLAIN-LANGUAGE GUIDES AND FACILITATING IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS AIMED AT EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING D.C. RESIDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Misty Thomas Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $128,041 |
Marianela Peralta Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patrick Mcglone President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Irvin B Nathan Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James H Hulme Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John B Jay Kennedy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $190,326 |
| Fundraising events | $173,300 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $198,857 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $396,217 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $958,700 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $55,348 |
| Investment income | $10,074 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,490 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,312 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,024,944 |
| 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. | $145,755 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,522 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $322,492 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,082 |
| Other employee benefits | $47,180 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,643 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,675 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $92,236 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $28,095 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $92,707 |
| Travel | $2,149 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,820 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,252 |
| Insurance | $6,971 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $839,487 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $319,222 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $105,513 |
| 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 | $205 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,606 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $910,778 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,341,324 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,462 |
| 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 | $5,442 |
| Total liabilities | $45,904 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,281,046 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,374 |
| 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 | $1,341,324 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Council For Court Excellence has recieved totaling $147,200.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $70,000 |
Open Horizon Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
Arcana Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Galena-Yorktown Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | $14,900 |
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,500 |
Sidley Austin Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,800 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
US Chamber Institute for Legal Reform Washington, DC | $0 | $9,809,081 |
Investment Adviser Association Washington, DC | $7,311,735 | $5,665,058 |
National Association For The Advancement Of Returning Citizens Washington, DC | $797,932 | $1,693,125 |
Virginia Citizens Defense League Beaverdam, VA | $1,589,165 | $681,455 |
Latinos In Virginia Empowerment Center North Chesterfield, VA | $686,244 | $1,012,947 |
Council For Court Excellence Washington, DC | $1,341,324 | $1,024,944 |
Virginia Network For Victims And Witnesses Of Crime Inc Henrico, VA | $442,550 | $729,259 |
Due Process Institute Washington, DC | $740,897 | $571,950 |
Complex Insurance Claims Litigation Association Inc Washington, DC | $31,875 | $548,333 |
Justice & Public Safety Action Fund Washington, DC | $59,842 | $260,000 |
International Association Of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts Richmond, VA | $546,323 | $241,364 |
Citizens For Tax Justice Inc Washington, DC | $287,742 | $0 |