Civil Rights Corps is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Civil Rights Corps employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Civil Rights Corps 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, Civil Rights Corps generated $5.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.7m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Civil Rights Corps has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $1,835,513. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CIVIL RIGHTS CORPS CRC IS A NON-PROFITORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CHALLENGING SYSTEMIC INJUSTICE IN THE UNITED STATES LEGAL SYSTEM A SYSTEM THAT IS BUILT ON WHITE SUPREMACY AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CIVIL RIGHTS CORPS IS A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT CHALLENGES SYSTEMIC INJUSTICE IN THE US LEGAL SYSTEM. WE HAVE PIONEERED LANDMARK NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS LITIGATION THAT HAS FREED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM ILLEGAL JAILING, WON SUBSTANTIAL MONETARY DAMAGES FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN OUR SOCIETY, AND SET THE AGENDA FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITIES SAFER. CIVIL RIGHTS CORPS WORKS HARD TO BE AN ACTIVELY ENGAGED ALLY TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL MOVEMENTS TO END MASS CRIMINALIZATION, AND TO REPLACE SYSTEMS WITH ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SAFETY MECHANISMS THAT ENABLE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO FLOURISH. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Danielle Dupuy-Watson CEO | Officer | 40 | $176,520 |
Claudia Withers COO | Officer | 40 | $175,960 |
Alexander Karakatsanis Founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $175,600 |
Peter Santina Managing Attorney | 40 | $152,517 | |
Bina Ahmad Senior Attorney | 40 | $156,159 | |
Sebastian Dorothy Director Of Policy | 40 | $160,100 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Eliza Leighton Wright Consultant | 12/30/22 | $118,000 |
Madwolf Technologies Llc It Services | 12/30/22 | $161,584 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $5,495,651 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,495,651 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $84,318 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $63,740 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,645,855 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $163,505 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $178,230 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,607,955 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $191,972 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,389,624 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $228,805 |
Other employee benefits | $288,811 |
Payroll taxes | $300,654 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $16,053 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $99,210 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,860 |
Fees for services: Other | $215,712 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $38,881 |
Information technology | $4,200 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $532,140 |
Travel | $151,525 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,345 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $134,525 |
Insurance | $20,980 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,666,033 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,550,764 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,078,035 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $501,413 |
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 | $11,246 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $533,568 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,642,180 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,607,508 |
Total assets | $15,924,714 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $344,858 |
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 | $1,799,253 |
Total liabilities | $2,144,111 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,713,400 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,067,203 |
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 | $15,924,714 |
Over the last fiscal year, Civil Rights Corps has awarded $160,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PURE JUSTICE | | | $75,000 |
OPEN COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION | | | $25,000 |
TIDE FOUNDATION | | | $60,000 |