Essie Justice Group
- Assets
- $13.2m
- Revenue
- $6.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 06/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 80-0956021
Organization Overview
Essie Justice Group is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (I43) the organization is classified as: Inmate Support, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Essie Justice Group employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Essie Justice Group 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, Essie Justice Group generated $6.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 38.3% per year over the past 6 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
ESSIES MISSION IS TO HARNESS THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF WOMEN WITH INCARCERATED LOVED ONES TO END MASS INCARCERATIONS HARM TO WOMEN AND COMMUNITIES. OUR AWARD-WINNING HEALING TO ADVOCACY MODEL BRINGS WOMEN TOGETHER TO HEAL, BUILD COLLECTIVE POWER, AND DRIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021 OUR ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDED: WE LAUNCHED FIVE VIRTUAL HEALING TO ADVOCACY COHORTS, OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES OF HOLDING VIRTUAL SPACES TO BREAK ISOLATION FOR MORE THAN 60 WOMEN AND GENDER NONCONFORMING FOLKS ACROSS THE NATION. OUR STATEWIDE STRATEGY TEAM UNDERTOOK A DELIBERATE PROCESS TO BUILD A CODE OF CONDUCT AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROCESS. WE CONTINUED OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH FEEDING BLACK FUTURES TO PROVIDE WEEKLY FRESH PRODUCE TO OUR SISTERHOOD. WE PARTNERED WITH THE MIDWEST ACADEMY TO DEVELOP A POWER BASED CAMPAIGNING MODEL AND LAUNCHED CAMPAIGN SCHOOL, A COHORT OF 18 MEMBERS TO BUILD CAMPAIGN ORGANIZING SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP. WE WORKED WITH OTHER PARTNERS TO CO-SPONSOR A RALLY IN LOS ANGELES TO DEMAND SHERIFF TRANSPARENCY IN LA COUNTY. WE PARTICIPATED IN ANNUAL BLACK MAMA BAIL OUT. WE ALSO HELD OUR FIRST IN-PERSON STAFF RETREAT SINCE 2019.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gina Clayton-Johnson Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $181,625 |
Tejal Kothari Senior Strategist | 50 | $125,895 | |
Lily Mandlin Deputy Dir. | 50 | $120,236 | |
Karen Shain Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Hillary Brooks Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chant Parker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $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 | $6,859,465 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,859,465 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $29,422 |
| 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 | $6,890,137 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 |
| 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. | $181,625 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,208 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,228,521 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $310,625 |
| Payroll taxes | $110,171 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $74,110 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $314,689 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,238 |
| Office expenses | $16,954 |
| Information technology | $3,737 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $316,578 |
| Travel | $169,878 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,345 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,034 |
| Insurance | $19,749 |
| All other expenses | $193,681 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,670,496 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $440,631 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,555,125 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,208,997 |
| 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 | $82,651 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $30,941 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $20,888 |
| Other assets | $837,490 |
| Total assets | $13,176,723 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $82,954 |
| 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 | $440,588 |
| Total liabilities | $523,542 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,542,157 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,111,024 |
| 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 | $13,176,723 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Essie Justice Group has recieved totaling $4,994,065.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Public Safety | $3,152,500 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $508,000 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $469,248 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $335,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Borealis Philanthropy Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF ESSIE JUSTICE GROUP | $99,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
California Prison Healthcare Receivership Corporation Sacramento, CA | $524,964 | $4,725,005 |
Essie Justice Group Oakland, CA | $13,176,723 | $6,890,137 |
Designing Justice & Designing Spaces Oakland, CA | $1,903,523 | $4,124,125 |
Friends Outside Stockton, CA | $1,036,939 | $3,249,497 |
Service League Of San Mateo County Redwood City, CA | $7,844,363 | $2,575,193 |
For The People Oakland, CA | $4,208,840 | $5,612,837 |
Ahimsa Collective Oakland, CA | $10,989,243 | $4,607,181 |
Envisioning Justice Solutions Inc Simi Valley, CA | $561,564 | $1,989,935 |
Centerforce Oakland, CA | $618,574 | $1,343,486 |
Center For Health Justice Inc Los Angeles, CA | $326,329 | $1,205,173 |
Restore Justice Belmont, CA | $671,148 | $838,375 |
Project Avary Inc San Rafael, CA | $2,121,266 | $1,808,148 |