Equal Justice Center
- Assets
- $321.4k
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 09/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 74-3003521
Organization Overview
Equal Justice Center is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Equal Justice Center employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equal Justice Center 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 12/2023, Equal Justice Center generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $895.8k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
THE EQUAL JUSTICE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER LOW-INCOME WORKERS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES SO WORKERS CAN ACHIEVE FAIR TREATMENT IN THE WORKPLACE AND IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, REGARDLESS OF THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS. MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCATES FOR LEGAL AND ECONOMIC FAIRNESS FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EJCS EMPLOYMENT JUSTICE REPRESENTATION OF LOW-INCOME WORKING PEOPLE HAS BEEN QUITE SUCCESSFUL IN 2023, WE RECOVERED A TOTAL OF $1,016,644 IN EMPLOYMENT JUDGMENTS AND SETTLEMENTS. THIS INCLUDES $694,974 IN UNPAID WAGES AND DAMAGES RECOVERED BY CLIENTS WHO SUFFERED UNPAID WAGES, EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION, WORKPLACE SEXUAL ASSAULT, LABOR TRAFFICKING, AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT VIOLATIONS. EJC ALSO RECOVERED FROM EMPLOYER/DEFENDANTS IN THESE CASES $321,671 IN ATTORNEY FEES WHICH ARE CRITICAL TO SUSTAINING OUR ONGOING LEGAL AID OPERATIONS. MOST IMPORTANTLY OUR CLIENTS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO VINDICATE THEIR DIGNITY BY STANDING UP AGAINST INJUSTICE, ENFORCING RIGHTS THAT BENEFIT ALL WORKERS, AND CHANGING EMPLOYERS EXPLOITATIVE PRACTICES.
A UNIQUELY SPECIALIZED ASPECT OF EJCS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE CONSISTS OF ITS LEGAL AID FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. IN 2023, EJC CONTINUED TO HELP SURVIVORS COMBAT SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE, OBTAINING MONETARY AND OTHER LEGAL REMEDIES FOR VICTIMS AND PROVIDING ECONOMIC STABILITY VITAL TO THEIR RECOVERY.
EVERY YEAR, THE EJC ALSO HELPS STRENGTHEN THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY CULTIVATING A NEW GENERATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LAWYERS THROUGH THE EJCS TRANSNATIONAL WORKER RIGHTS CLINIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS LAW SCHOOL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bill Beardall Executive Director | 2 | $26,220 | |
Jerome Wesevich President | OfficerTrustee | 1.2 | $0 |
Roman Ramos Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Michael Murphy Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Regina Hinojosa Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Malinda Gaul Sec/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $633,652 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $633,652 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $377,281 |
| Investment income | $135 |
| 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 | $1,014,412 |
| 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. | $26,220 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,582 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $450,131 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $63,314 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,441 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| 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 | $82,423 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $13,647 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $160,856 |
| Travel | $3,839 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,234 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $659 |
| Insurance | $3,934 |
| All other expenses | $3,924 |
| Total functional expenses | $895,814 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $205,637 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $17,845 |
| 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 | $7,850 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $90,028 |
| Total assets | $321,360 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,728 |
| 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 | $168,621 |
| Total liabilities | $170,349 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $136,428 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,583 |
| 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 | $321,360 |