Georgia Justice Project Inc
- Assets
- $9.0m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 01/1991
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 58-1917659
Organization Overview
Georgia Justice Project Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (I50) the organization is classified as: Administration of Justice, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Georgia Justice Project Inc employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Justice Project 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 06/2022, Georgia Justice Project Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 21.6% per year over the past 3 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT (GJP) STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY BY DEMONSTRATING A BETTER WAY TO REPRESENT AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO REENTRY. GJP PROMOTES INNOVATIVE CHANGE THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND COALITION BUILDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CRIMINAL DEFENSE & PROBATION ASSISTANCE WITH SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT:AT NO COST TO CLIENTS, GJP PROVIDES LOW-INCOME PEOPLE ACCUSED OF A CRIME A COMBINATION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SERVICES, OFTEN LASTING LONG AFTER A CASE IS RESOLVED. GJP ASSISTS CLIENTS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO PARTICIPATING IN OUR SOCIAL SERVICES WITH ACCESS TO COUNSELING, REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, HELP ACCESSING SOCIAL BENEFITS, BUDGETING, AND EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION. GJP STAFF ATTORNEYS ALSO PROVIDE LEGAL CONSULTATION AND REPRESENTATION FOR EARLY PROBATION TERMINATION FOR REHABILITATED INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS LEGAL SERVICES FOR RETURNING CITIZENS AT METRO REENTRY FACILITY (MRF), THE ONLY PRISON LOCATED IN ATLANTA. ANNUALLY, WE PROVIDE HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES FOR 75-100 CLIENTS, ASSISTS 100+ CLIENTS WITH EARLY PROBATION TERMINATION MATTERS AND SERVE OVER 100 RETURNING CITIZENS AT MRFCRIMINAL RECORDS AND REENTRY SERVICES:GJP IS THE ONLY GEORGIA-BASED NONPROFIT THAT IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING CRIMINAL RECORDS CONSULTATION AND REPRESENTATION TO REMOVE OBSTACLES TO EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND EDUCATION. WE LEAD RECORD CLEARING SUMMITS AND PARTNERSHIPS STATE-WIDE TO CLEAR ELIGIBLE CHARGES FROM AN INDIVIDUAL'S CRIMINAL HISTORY AND ESTABLISHED AND OPERATE THE FIRST SECOND CHANCE HELP DESK IN THE STATE LOCATED IN COBB COUNTY. GJP ALSO ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE DENIED AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE DUE TO THEIR CRIMINAL RECORD. ALL COMBINED, EACH YEAR WE ASSIST OVER 2,200 INDIVIDUALS WITH THEIR CRIMINAL HISTORY. ADVOCACY/PUBLIC POLICY:GJP'S EFFORTS INCLUDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS CRIMINAL JUSTICE ISSUES ON A SYSTEMIC LEVEL. LAST YEAR, WE PROVIDED TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO OVER 7,500 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN TO ENGAGE EMPLOYERS AND PROMOTE SECOND CHANCE HIRING. OVER THE LAST THIRTEEN YEARS, WE HAVE CHAMPIONED 22 CHANGES IN GEORGIA LAW, THEREBY REDUCING BARRIERS TO REENTRY FOR THOSE WITH A CRIMINAL RECORD SEEKING EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Douglas B Ammar Executive Dir. | Officer | 50 | $154,375 |
Julie Smith Impact Director | 40 | $103,500 | |
Brenda J Smeeton Legal Director | 40 | $107,375 | |
Janine Brown Board Member | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Derin B Dickerson Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
R Gary Spencer Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $57,201 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,559,133 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,075 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,616,334 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $132,305 |
| Investment income | $524 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $26,050 |
| 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 | $2,775,236 |
| 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. | $423,206 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,780 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,597,572 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $212,854 |
| Payroll taxes | $149,729 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,396 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $61,955 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $41,857 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $87,789 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $24,588 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,008 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $44,943 |
| Insurance | $23,624 |
| All other expenses | $81,342 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,957,427 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $105,164 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,655,584 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,155,600 |
| 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 | $3,398 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,056,380 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,000 |
| Total assets | $8,977,126 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,105 |
| 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 | $2,345,126 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $146,939 |
| Total liabilities | $2,510,170 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,658,394 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,808,562 |
| 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 | $8,977,126 |