Civil Justice Reform Group
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Great Falls, VA
- Founding
- 02/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 80-0154271
Organization Overview
Civil Justice Reform Group, operating under the name Cjrg, is located in Great Falls, VA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cjrg is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Cjrg generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Cjrg has awarded 141 individual grants totaling $19,904,497. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM ON A LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM GROUP (CJRG) SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE CIVIL LITIGATION CLIMATE AND FOSTER A CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM THAT IS FAIR AND BALANCED AT BOTH THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. THE ORGANIZATION EXECUTES ON THIS MISSION BY SUPPORTING A VARIETY OF INITIATIVES AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erin Engle President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leah Lorber Secretary; President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anne Saxon Secretary; President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marcus Rayner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Steve Mcmanus Steering Committee Co-Chair | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
James Ford Steering Committee Co-Chair | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Apco Worldwide Consulting Services | 12/30/17 | $144,100 |
Interel Us Inc Management Services | 12/30/17 | $444,000 |
Interel Us Inc Management Services | 12/30/17 | $444,000 |
Apco Worldwide Consulting Services | 12/30/17 | $144,100 |
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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,725,000 |
| Investment income | $7,622 |
| 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 | $2,732,622 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,811,916 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $316,700 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $63,218 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,750 |
| Information technology | $7,785 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $11,121 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $41,413 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,441 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,833,990 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,487 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,450,414 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $4,476 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,472,377 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $357 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $300,000 |
| 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 | $300,357 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,172,020 |
| 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 | $1,472,377 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Civil Justice Reform Group has awarded $1,806,916 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN TORT REFORM ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Program support | $994,500 |
CENTER FOR JURISPRUDENCE PURPOSE: Program support | $25,000 |
COLORADO CIVIL JUSTICE LEAGUE PURPOSE: Program support | $32,500 |
ILLINOIS CIVIL JUSTICE LEAGUE PURPOSE: Program support | $5,416 |
ILLINOIS COALITION FOR LEGAL REFORM PURPOSE: Program support | $100,000 |
LAWYERS FOR CIVIL JUSTICE PURPOSE: Program support | $275,000 |