Unitarian Universalists For Social Justice is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Unitarian Universalists For Social Justice employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unitarian Universalists For Social Justice 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 06/2022, Unitarian Universalists For Social Justice generated $119.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $90.7k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.5% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO MOBILIZE THE VOICES OF UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS ACROSS THE U.S. TO EXPRESS POLICIES AND ACTIONS ALIGNED WITH UU VALUES THROUGH ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. (TO MOBILIZE AND AMPLIFY THE VOICE OF UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION AND BEYOND AS WE SEEK TO CHANGE THE WORLD THROUGH ACTS OF LOVE AND JUSTICE).
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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- UUSJ SERVES AS A SOCIAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR ENABLING COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION AMONG UU CONGREGATIONS, AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE NATION AS PART OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, UUSJ MAINTAINS A WEBSITE WITH INFORMATION, A CALENDAR OF EVENTS, AND LISTS OF RESOURCES FOR UU AND INTERFAITH SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVITIES. THE UUSJ WEBSITE INCLUDES LINKS TO SUCH ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS RELATED RESOURCES AND SPEAKERS. MATERIALS ARE INTENDED FOR RELATED SERVICES OR PRESENTATIONS ON CONGREGATIONAL POLICIES OR PROGRAMS REGARDING SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES AND TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF UUSJS WORK. UUSJ HAS FOUR PRIORITY ISSUES: IMMIGRATION, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AND A HEALTHY DEMOCRACY. - UUSJ PUBLISHES A MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER AND PERIODIC ALERTS HIGHLIGHTING SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES, AND OPPORTUNITIES, PARTICULARLY THOSE OF MEMBER CONGREGATIONS AND INTERFAITH ACTIVITIES. UUSJ HOLDS PERIODIC AWARDS CEREMONIES TO HONOR RECOGNIZED UU SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVISTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO HELP PREPARE UU CONGREGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE A JUST, COMPASSIONATE, AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD COMMUNITY AND TO BE ABLE TO CONDUCT MORE POWERFUL EFFORTS AND INCREASE UU VISIBILITY IN THE PUBLIC ARENA ON MATTERS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE CONCERN, REFLECTING OUR PRINCIPLES AND SOURCES. TO THAT END: * PLANNED THE CELEBRATION OF OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARDS GALA AND OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVIST ROUNDTABLE * CONTINUED THE UUSJ CAPITOL HILL ADVOCACY CORPS. THROUGH A FOURTH YEAR, INTO THE START OF A FIFTH * CONTINUED DEVELOPING THE WRITE HERE WRITE NOW LETTER-WRITING PROGRAM AND PRINCIPLED CONCERN ACTION ALERT OFFERINGS AS AN ONGOING EFFORT * CONDUCTED VIRTUAL WEBINARS, BRIEFINGS, AND TRAINING TO BUILD SKILLS PERTINENT TO ACTIVITY ON OUR PRIORITIES AND BUILD AWARENESS * BUILT RELATIONSHIPS WITH UU AND NON-UU ORGANIZATIONS ON VARIOUS INITIATIVES SUPPORTING IMMIGRATION, SOCIAL SAFETY NET, AND CLIMATE ISSUES * CONTINUED OPERATING UNDER A FORMAL COVENANT WITH THE COALITION OF UU STATE ACTION NETWORKS TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AND SUPPORT * CONTINUED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO OUR 2018 ENDORSEMENT OF THE POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN: A NATIONAL CALL FOR MORAL REVIVAL
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pavel Dejesus Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $33,056 |
Paulette Demers Administrative Assistant | Officer | 20 | $20,707 |
Beyssa Buil Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Charlotte Jones Carroll Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Chloe Emily Ockey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mariano Vera Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $3,772 |
Membership dues | $82,738 |
Fundraising events | $8,215 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $25,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $119,725 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4 |
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 | $119,729 |
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. | $53,763 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,742 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,461 |
Fees for services: Management | $8,728 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $873 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $12,664 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,791 |
Office expenses | $2,045 |
Information technology | $2,255 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $275 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $175 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $339 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $90,650 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,210 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $43,843 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $118,053 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $3,657 |
Total liabilities | $3,657 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $88,721 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,675 |
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 | $118,053 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Unitarian Universalists For Social Justice has recieved totaling $6,029.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Give Back Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,662 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $258 |
Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: CIVIC & COMMUNITY | $109 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Beer Institute Inc Washington, DC | $2,484,747 | $6,014,221 |
Indivisible Civics Inc Washington, DC | $6,731,387 | $5,377,077 |
Grassroots Global Justice Washington, DC | $9,532,760 | $5,014,834 |
Infin A Financial Services Alliance Inc Washington, DC | $664,824 | $3,173,599 |
Leather And Hide Council Of America Washington, DC | $990,424 | $3,045,350 |
Marijuana Policy Project Washington, DC | $258,429 | $2,867,339 |
One Action Washington, DC | $1,056,276 | $2,394,836 |
Family Research Council Action Washington, DC | $784,639 | $2,815,176 |
Our Revolution Washington, DC | $406,824 | $1,702,649 |
Organizing for Action Washington, DC | $0 | $214,635 |
National Religious Campaign Against Torture Washington, DC | $3,891,593 | $1,972,078 |
Native Americans In Philanthropy Washington, DC | $3,744,268 | $2,905,015 |