Common Justice
- Assets
- $19.1m
- Revenue
- $8.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 06/2017
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 82-0993366
Organization Overview
Common Justice is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (V26) the organization is classified as: Law & Jurisprudence, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Common Justice employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Common Justice 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 06/2023, Common Justice generated $8.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2022, Common Justice has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $660,824. 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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COMMON JUSTICE DEVELOPS AND ADVANCES SOLUTIONS TO VIOLENCE THAT TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF THOSE HARMED AND FOSTER RACIAL EQUITY WITHOUT RELYING ON INCARCERATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE OPERATED A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION AND VICTIM SERVICE PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE COMMITTED VIOLENT CRIME AND THOSE THEY HARM IN BROOKLYN AND THE BRONX. CASE FLOW HAS CONTINUOUSLY GROWN AND HAS BEEN SUPPORTED BY OUR STAFF IN BOTH OUR BRONX AND BROOKLYN SITES. WE HAVE ALSO WELCOMED OUR FIRST PARTICIPANTS TO THE NEW SITE IN MANHATTAN.
WE GREW SUPPORT FOR OUR FIRST POLICY CAMPAIGN THIS YEAR. THE FAIR ACCESS TO VICTIM COMPENSATION CAMPAIGN AIMS TO MAKE NEW YORK STATE'S VICTIM COMPENSATION LAWS AND POLICIES MORE EQUITABLE BY EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY OF VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF QUALIFYING CRIMES. WE PASSED THE BILL IN THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY AND SENATE.
ALONGSIDE OUR WORK ON THE GROUND, WE HAVE CONTINUED TO GROW OUR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION EFFORTS TO SHIFT THE NARRATIVE AROUND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, INCARCERATION, AND THE VIOLENCE THAT PEOPLE SURVIVE. WE HAVE CONVENED A NUMBER OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN SMALL GROUPS SQUARELY FOCUSED ON NARRATIVE STRATEGIES, WHERE PEOPLE LEADING CAMPAIGNS AND DIVERSION PROJECTS RELATED TO VIOLENCE CAN COME TOGETHER TO LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ian Fuller Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Saul Green Ended 323 Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Neal Kwatra Began 123 Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judge Priscilla Hall Ended 323 Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Daniels Began 123 Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kempis Songster Began 123 Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Daily Mirror Associates Llc Management Consultant | 6/29/19 | $214,955 |
Kivvit Communication Consultant | 6/29/19 | $188,222 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,384,316 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,058,747 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,443,063 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $76,265 |
| 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 | $8,533,693 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $540,824 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $56,054 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $404,584 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,402 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,041,019 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $62,251 |
| Other employee benefits | $637,573 |
| Payroll taxes | $309,827 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $290,201 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $3,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $570,700 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,290 |
| Office expenses | $46,786 |
| Information technology | $132,027 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $336,930 |
| Travel | $60,190 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,748 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $69,381 |
| All other expenses | $9,624 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,758,628 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,503,402 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,265,872 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,901,309 |
| 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 | $40,259 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $421,620 |
| Total assets | $19,132,462 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $474,203 |
| 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 | $296,992 |
| Total liabilities | $771,195 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,618,579 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,742,688 |
| 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 | $19,132,462 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Common Justice has awarded $524,824 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FREEDOM COMMUNITY CENTER PURPOSE: NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND REPLICATION PROGRAM | $250,000 |
PEOPLE'S ADVOCACY INSTITUTE CO HIGHLANDER RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER INC PURPOSE: NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND REPLICATION PROGRAM | $250,000 |
BE WISE INC PURPOSE: SAFE IN THE CITY GRANT | $24,824 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Association Of The Bar Of The City Of New York Fund Inc New York, NY | $17,112,907 | $10,103,099 |
Common Justice Brooklyn, NY | $19,132,462 | $8,533,693 |
Harvard Law Review Association Cambridge, MA | $39,926,525 | $4,462,781 |
Advocates For Community Alternatives Inc New York, NY | $2,348,363 | $2,426,335 |
Foundation For Constitutional Government Inc New York, NY | $684,524 | $351,000 |
Prosecutors Center For Excellence Inc New York, NY | $363,962 | $318,998 |
Police Data Accessibility Project Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $274,549 | $352,720 |
Law Works Inc Winsted, CT | $904,221 | $90,003 |
County Attorneys Association Of The State Of New York Inc Belmont, NY | $58,750 | $0 |
New York Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation Inc Fort Lee, NJ | $85,359 | $0 |
Pennsylvania Judicial Society Haverford, PA | $944 | $0 |