District Of Columbia Appleseed Center For Law And Justice Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, District Of Columbia Appleseed Center For Law And Justice Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. District Of Columbia Appleseed Center For Law And Justice 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 12/2022, District Of Columbia Appleseed Center For Law And Justice Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.7% per year over the past 8 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:
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TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AFFECTING THE DAILY LIVES OF THOSE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DC DEMOCRACY: DC APPLESEED WORKS TO ENSURE ROBUST DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION BY DC RESIDENTS AT BOTH THE LOCAL AND FEDERAL LEVEL. WE ARE DETERMINED TO END TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION FOR DC RESIDENTS. TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN, WE PURSUE BOTH CONGRESSIONAL VOTING RIGHTS AND DC STATEHOOD. WHILE PURSUING STATEHOOD AS THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION, DC APPLESEED SIMULTANEOUSLY WORKS TO ENSURE HOME RULE IS RESPECTED AND THAT DC RESIDENTS MAINTAIN SOME AUTONOMY IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE.
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT: DC APPLESEED WORKS TO ADDRESS THE SERIOUS HEALTH DISPARITIES THAT IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY. OUR RECENT WORK IN THIS SPACE INCLUDES SEVERAL PROJECTS. WE WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH GOVERNMENT, LAW FIRM, AND FOUNDATION PARTNERS TO ADDRESS DC'S HIV EPIDEMIC. AFTER MORE THAN 20 YEARS, DC APPLESEED CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A LEADING VOICE FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE ANACOSTIA RIVER AS A SAFE AND VITAL RESOURCE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. DC APPLESEED ALSO SPENT A DECADE COMPELLING THE GROUP HOSPITALIZATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. (GHMSI), A SUBSIDIARY OF CAREFIRST, TO FULFILL THE CHARITABLE OBLIGATION OF ITS CHARTER. DC APPLESEED ADDITIONALLY WORKS WITH THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE EFFORTS OF THE CITY'S GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION RESOURCES.
EDUCATION & YOUTH: DC APPLESEED BELIEVES THAT ALL DISTRICT CHILDREN DESERVE A QUALITY EDUCATION. WE WORK ON POLICY INTERVENTIONS TO ENSURE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Vanessa Batters-Thompson Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $123,333 |
Walter Smith Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $73,866 |
Michele Blackwell Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Robert Bobb Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Victor Bonett At-Large Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Jon Bouker Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $7,678 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $485,779 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $493,457 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,426,172 |
Investment income | -$14,079 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $234,997 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,140,547 |
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. | $230,448 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,955 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $193,837 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,384 |
Other employee benefits | $10,069 |
Payroll taxes | $36,122 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $84,002 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,579,301 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,469 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $87,904 |
Travel | $591 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,253 |
Interest | $800 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,572 |
Insurance | $5,578 |
All other expenses | $4,795 |
Total functional expenses | $2,307,670 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $376,292 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $78,000 |
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 | $21,860 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,310 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $182,282 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $659,744 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,801 |
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 | $12,563 |
Total liabilities | $75,364 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $66,511 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $517,869 |
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 | $659,744 |