Florida Justice Association Research & Education Foundation is located in Tallahassee, FL. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Florida Justice Association Research & Education Foundation 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, Florida Justice Association Research & Education Foundation generated $253.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $355.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.9% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENHANCE AND FOSTER AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THE ROLE OF EACH CITIZEN IN THE SYSTEM AS AN ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE AND FAIRNESS. TO PROMOTE THE STUDY AND UNDERSTANDING OF FLORIDA'S JUSTICE SYSTEM AND HOW ITS PRESERVATION BENEFITS CONSUMERS, VICTIMS, AND ALL FLORIDIANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, FURTHERING EXEMPT PURPOSE.MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE:1. COLLEGE LEVEL MOCK TRIAL COMPETION2. LAW SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND ESSAY CONTEST3. LEGAL EDUCATIONAL PODCASTS4. DIVERSITY AND TRIBUTE TO JUSTICE PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE THE LEGAL PROFESSION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Stephen F Cain Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Curry G Pajcic Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie J Briggs Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul D Jess President/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tiffany M Faddis Ex-Officio | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Romano Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $194,172 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $194,172 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $45,550 |
Investment income | $11,187 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,407 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $253,316 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $19,850 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,510 |
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 | $176,508 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,049 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,295 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,765 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,165 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,105 |
Office expenses | $4,900 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,427 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,366 |
All other expenses | $670 |
Total functional expenses | $355,413 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $224,982 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $20,652 |
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 | $31,311 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $483,932 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $760,877 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,325 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,381 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $68,706 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $692,171 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $760,877 |
Over the last fiscal year, Florida Justice Association Research & Education Foundation has awarded $52,000 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
WPBF-TV PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $20,000 |
Panama City, FL PURPOSE: HURRICANE RELIEF | $12,000 |
REBUILD BAY COUNTY INC PURPOSE: HURRICANE RELIEF | $10,000 |
Tallahassee, FL PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $525,735 |
Admin Expense | $5,000 |
Net Contributions | $8,846 |
Ending Balance | $565,094 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Goodie Nation Inc Atlanta, GA | $6,929,090 | $12,181,074 |
Better Business Bureau Of Metropoliton Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | $4,995,221 | $6,438,546 |
Herman J Russell Center For Innovation And Entrepreneurship In Atlanta, GA | $21,225,162 | $9,072,660 |
The Better Business Bureau Of Metropolitan Birmingham Incorportd Birmingham, AL | $1,159,880 | $2,115,172 |
Institute For Commercialization Of Florida Technology Inc Tampa, FL | $17,091,469 | $342,694 |
Atlanta Committee For Progress Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,166,579 | $1,555,000 |
National Association Of Minority Mortgage Bankers Of America Inc Orlando, FL | $337,622 | $1,570,248 |
American Transaction Processors Coalition Atlanta, GA | $187,359 | $1,617,250 |
African American Credit Union Coalition Snellville, GA | $676,813 | $1,509,936 |
Community Economic Development Association Of Pensacola And Escam Pensacola, FL | $509,626 | $1,163,356 |
Coastal Area District Development Authority Brunswick, GA | $23,475,246 | $6,775,670 |
Carroll County Economic Development Carrollton, GA | $4,543,478 | $2,769,284 |