Equal Justice Initiative
- Assets
- $336.6m
- Revenue
- $133.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 164
- Location
- Montgomery, AL
- Founding
- 04/1995
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- 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 09/2021, Equal Justice Initiative employed 164 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 09/2021, Equal Justice Initiative generated $133.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 41.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $94.0m during the year ending 09/2021. 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
REFER TO SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACHIEVING EQUALITY, JUSTICE, AND FAIRNESS FOR ALL AMERICANS STARTS WITH LEARNING AND SHARING THE TRUTH ABOUT OUR PAST. EJI'S PUBLIC EDUCATION WORK IS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE LEARN, SHARE, TALK, AND TEACH ABOUT AMERICA'S HISTORY OF RACIAL INJUSTICE AND ITS LEGACY. WE HAVE DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED TOOL KIT THAT INCLUDES GROUNDBREAKING REPORTS AND INTERACTIVE WEBSITES, POWERFUL BOOKS AND FILMS, AN AWARD-WINNING CALENDAR, AND OTHER RESOURCES. WE ARE ENGAGING AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL WITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND IN 2018, WE OPENED THE LEGACY MUSEUM AND THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE - TWO INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS IN MONTGOMERY WHERE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS HAVE COME TO LEARN, REMEMBER, AND COMMIT TO TRUTH TELLING ABOUT OUR HISTORY.
ACHIEVING EQUALITY, JUSTICE, AND FAIRNESS FOR ALL AMERICANS STARTS WITH LEARNING AND SHARING THE TRUTH ABOUT OUR PAST. EJI'S PUBLIC EDUCATION WORK IS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE LEARN, SHARE, TALK, AND TEACH ABOUT AMERICA'S HISTORY OF RACIAL INJUSTICE AND ITS LEGACY. WE HAVE DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED TOOL KIT THAT INCLUDES GROUNDBREAKING REPORTS AND INTERACTIVE WEBSITES, POWERFUL BOOKS AND FILMS, AN AWARD-WINNING CALENDAR, AND OTHER RESOURCES. WE ARE ENGAGING AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL WITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND IN 2018, WE OPENED THE LEGACY MUSEUM AND THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE - TWO INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS IN MONTGOMERY WHERE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS HAVE COME TO LEARN, REMEMBER, AND COMMIT TO TRUTH TELLING ABOUT OUR HISTORY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charlotte Morrison Senior Attorney | 40 | $126,090 | |
Aaryn M Urell Senior Attorney | 40 | $112,190 | |
Tera K Duvernay Deputy Director Of Museum And Memorial Operations | 40 | $112,075 | |
Sonia Kapadia Deputy Director Of Strategic Initiatives | 40 | $109,045 | |
Jennifer R Taylor Senior Attorney | 40 | $107,722 | |
Eva Ansley Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $81,516 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
One Diversified Network Monitoring | 9/29/21 | $330,539 |
Madeo Usa Llc Website | 9/29/21 | $330,225 |
Branly Cadet Sculpture Llc Sculpture Artist | 9/29/21 | $150,000 |
Electric Concepts Llc Electrical Work | 9/29/21 | $149,084 |
Elnora Marvin Janitorial | 9/29/21 | $116,380 |
One Diversified Network Monitoring | 9/29/21 | $330,539 |
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 | $127,851,993 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,219,571 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $127,851,993 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,792,545 |
| Investment income | $1,638,725 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $708,666 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $133,071,261 |
| 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. | $101,420 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,781 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,189,507 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,486,126 |
| Payroll taxes | $549,753 |
| Fees for services: Management | $151,802 |
| 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 | $251,393 |
| Advertising and promotion | $117,595 |
| Office expenses | $2,239,742 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $156,743 |
| 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 | $5,443,990 |
| Insurance | $241,555 |
| All other expenses | $2,065,376 |
| Total functional expenses | $93,953,070 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,267,420 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $244,287,410 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $17,274,440 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $204,320 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $853,399 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $608,694 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $67,703,024 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $353,493 |
| Total assets | $336,552,200 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,657,880 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,519 |
| 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 | $2,664,399 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $333,887,801 |
| 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 | $336,552,200 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 25 grants that Equal Justice Initiative has recieved totaling $69,533.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jay E And Wendy G Birnbaum Foundation Montville, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Fatherree Foundation Henrico, VA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Aline And Leo Jacobsohn Foundationinc Lake Worth Beach, FL PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE | $7,000 |
Isabel Allende Foundation Sausalito, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FROM VIOLENCE | $5,000 |
Branson Family Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
The Powell Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: DESIGNATED GRANT: GENERAL OPERATING AND SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | $336,552,200 | $133,071,261 |
Florida Family Association Inc Tampa, FL | $97,583 | $186,098 |
Instituto Cubano Por La Libertad De Expresion Y Prensa Inc Hialeah, FL | $0 | $0 |
Georgia First Amendment Foundation Inc Peachtree Corners, GA | $212,035 | $0 |
Free Media Foundation Corp Miami, FL | $0 | $300 |
First Freedom Inc Tampa, FL | $770 | $0 |