Equal Justice Initiative
- Assets
- $427.8m
- Revenue
- $67.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 222
- Location
- Montgomery, AL
- Founding
- 04/1995
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 63-1135091
Organization Overview
Equal Justice Initiative is located in Montgomery, AL. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (R63) the organization is classified as: Censorship, Freedom of Speech & Press, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Equal Justice Initiative employed 222 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equal Justice Initiative 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 09/2023, Equal Justice Initiative generated $67.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $55.1m during the year ending 09/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REFER TO SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EJI PROVIDED DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN 2023 WHO WERE WRONGLY CONVICTED, UNFAIRLY SENTENCED OR ILLEGALLY PROSECUTED. WE WON SEVERAL RULINGS THAT ADVANCED THE RULE OF LAW AND PROTECTED VULNERABLE PEOPLE FROM UNJUST TREATMENT. WE LITIGATED IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND ALSO PROVIDED AID TO DOZENS OF FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE WHO WE HELPED WIN FREEDOM THROUGH RE-ENTRY SERVICES AND SUPPORT.
WE WELCOMED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VISITORS TO OUR MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL AND INVESTED IN NEW SPACES FOR OUR PUBLIC EDUCATION WORK ON AMERICAN HISTORY AND THE LEGACY OF SLAVERY. WE CONTINUED OUR COMMUNITY REMEMBRANCE PROJECT AND PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ERECTED NEW HISTORICAL MARKERS IN SEVERAL STATES. WE PUBLISHED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND OUR HISTORY OF RACIAL INJUSTICE CALENDARS WHICH HAVE BEEN WIDELY DISSEMINATED AND VIEWED BY THOUSANDS.
WE EXPANDED OUR WORK TO REDUCE POVERTY AND ASSIST VULNERABLE PEOPLE BY PROVIDING HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR FOOD AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ophelia Dahl Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Randy Hertz Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
George Kendall Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kathy Vincent Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Carlos Williams Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kim Taylor-Thompson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Presidential Security And Protective Ser Security Services | 9/29/23 | $1,045,465 |
Landscape Workshop Landscaping | 9/29/23 | $422,820 |
Hesperus Group Lp Cultural Site Development | 9/29/23 | $250,051 |
Davis Architects Inc Public Education | 9/29/23 | $754,266 |
Roto Group Llc Exhibit Preparation | 9/29/23 | $221,085 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $59,946,029 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,250,547 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $59,946,029 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,868,165 |
| Investment income | $6,455,269 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,132,657 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $67,268,484 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $22,862,990 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $170,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $142,227 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $73,901 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,482,398 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,886,963 |
| Payroll taxes | $740,052 |
| Fees for services: Management | $111,814 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $230,592 |
| Advertising and promotion | $222,890 |
| Office expenses | $2,263,002 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $760,191 |
| 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 | $7,757,501 |
| Insurance | $207,711 |
| All other expenses | $2,507,710 |
| Total functional expenses | $55,139,943 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,591,703 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $299,003,145 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,517,344 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $180,390 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $887,017 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,706,119 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $106,566,703 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,394,272 |
| Total assets | $427,846,693 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,274,182 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $39,864 |
| 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 | $6,006,249 |
| Total liabilities | $9,320,295 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $418,526,398 |
| 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 | $427,846,693 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Equal Justice Initiative has awarded $375,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EDMUNITE MISSION PURPOSE: REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY | $50,000 |
EAST ALABAMA FOOD BANK PURPOSE: REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY | $50,000 |
GREATER BIRMINGHAM MINISTRIES PURPOSE: REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY | $50,000 |
WEST ALABAMA FOOD BANK PURPOSE: REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY | $100,000 |
HELPING HANDS FOOD MINISTRY PURPOSE: REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY | $25,000 |
MEDICAL ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH PURPOSE: REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | $427,846,693 | $67,268,484 |
Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation Naples, FL | $12,431,221 | $6,156,903 |
Instituto Cubano Por La Libertad De Expresion Y Prensa Inc Hialeah, FL | $0 | $0 |
Florida Family Association Inc Tampa, FL | $118,548 | $169,591 |
Future Of Free Speech Nashville, TN | $320,463 | $454,878 |
Georgia First Amendment Foundation Inc Peachtree Corners, GA | $231,303 | $0 |
First Freedom Inc Tampa, FL | $770 | $0 |