Initiate Justice
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 07/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-1028920
Organization Overview
Initiate Justice is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Initiate Justice employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Initiate 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 12/2021, Initiate Justice generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
INITIATE JUSTICE'S MISSION IS TO ACTIVATE THE POWER OF PEOPLE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY MASS INCARCERATION TO BE LEADERS IN THE MOVEMENT TO END IT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INSIDE-OUTSIDE ORGANIZING: INITIATE JUSTICE HAS AN INSIDE-OUTSIDE STRATEGY WHERE WE PRIORITIZE ORGANIZING PEOPLE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE PRISON WALLS. OUR INSIDE ORGANIZING TAKES PLACE IN PRISON VISITING ROOMS, IN FRONT OF STATE PRISONS, AND INSIDE PRISONS THEMSELVES THROUGH WORKSHOPS, MAILINGS, AND IN-PERSON OR PHONE TRAININGS. OUR OUTSIDE ORGANIZING OCCURS THROUGH MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND MEMBER COMMITTEES THAT MEET MONTHLY WITH PARTICIPANTS FROM AROUND CA. WE KEEP OUR COMMUNITY INFORMED ON THE LATEST CHANGES TO CALIFORNIA LAWS AND PRISON POLICIES THAT WILL AFFECT THEM; IN 2021, WE SENT 125,084 NEWSLETTERS TO OUR 46,000+ INCARCERATED MEMBERS.
THE INSTITUTE OF IMPACTED LEADERS IS A 12-WEEK ORGANIZING TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY MASS INCARCERATION. EACH COHORT TRAINS BETWEEN 20-25 PEOPLE ON COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PRINCIPLES, POLITICAL EDUCATION MATERIALS, AND TRAINING ON HOW THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE PROCESS WORKS, SO THAT GRADUATES ARE EMPOWERED TO JOIN INITIATE JUSTICES WORK OR LEAD THEIR OWN CAMPAIGNS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. BY THE END OF 2021, THE INSTITUTE HAS GRADUATED 230 PEOPLE ACROSS LOS ANGELES, BAKERSFIELD, FRESNO, OAKLAND, SACRAMENTO, SAN DIEGO, SANTA BARBARA, SAN JOSE, AND THE INLAND EMPIRE.
INITIATE JUSTICE GATHERS POLICY PRIORITIES AND BILL IDEAS FROM OUR INCARCERATED MEMBERS AND ORGANIZERS THAT GUIDE OUR POLICY GOALS AND CULTURE CHANGE WORK THAT IS NECESSARY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND CHANGE THE POLICY LANDSCAPE AROUND INCARCERATION IN CALIFORNIA. WE CREATE GUIDES, PUBLIC EDUCATIONS MATERIALS, AND OFFER TRAININGS ON HOW THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS WORKS AND HOW TO CREATE, SUPPORT, AND IMPLEMENT STATE POLICY. IN 2021, WE SUCCESSFULLY PASSED AB 292 (STONE) AND ADVANCED AB 256 (KALRA) TO THE SECOND HOUSE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Taina Vargas President & Ed | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $110,846 |
Nathaniel James Doernberg Compliance Mngr | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $34,787 |
Hugo Gonzalez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Castellanos Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Diana Zuiga Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rahsaan Thomas Director | Trustee | 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 | $1,561,758 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,561,758 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,555 |
| 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 | $1,565,300 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $22,685 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $60,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $145,633 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $140,723 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $545,776 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $76,188 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,025 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $49,447 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $89,385 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,490 |
| Information technology | $11,318 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $71,552 |
| Travel | $13,912 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,520 |
| All other expenses | $17,032 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,362,923 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $108,689 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $873,295 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $300,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,445 |
| Total assets | $1,292,429 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,409 |
| 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 | $14,559 |
| Total liabilities | $18,968 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,273,461 |
| 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 | $1,292,429 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Initiate Justice has recieved totaling $1,032,414.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $275,000 |
The California Wellness Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: FOR CORE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR MOVEMENT BUILDING AND ORGANIZING EFFORTS FOR THOSE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY MASS INCARCERATION IN CALIFORNIA. | $250,000 |
Roy And Patricia Disney Family Foundation Burbank, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Roy And Patricia Disney Family Foundation Burbank, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Kautz Family Foundation Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus San Francisco, CA | $22,703,174 | $18,457,582 |
Oregon Law Center Portland, OR | $5,701,051 | $11,367,572 |
Community Legal Services Phoenix, AZ | $3,725,670 | $8,616,974 |
Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc Tucson, AZ | $777,978 | $5,371,960 |
Oregon Consumer Justice Portland, OR | $3,602,275 | $5,004,140 |
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance Inc Bakersfield, CA | $4,514,322 | $4,945,867 |
Public Advocates Inc San Francisco, CA | $14,730,594 | $6,889,108 |
Center For Justice & Accountability San Francisco, CA | $3,129,801 | $2,221,867 |
Public Service Law Corporation Of The Riverside County Bar Associati Riverside, CA | $703,964 | $1,063,504 |
Center On Race Poverty & Environment Delano, CA | $5,129,522 | $3,032,046 |
Environmental Defense Center Santa Barbara, CA | $6,540,400 | $2,251,318 |
Asociacion Interamericana Para La Defensa Del Ambiente San Francisco, CA | $3,157,837 | $2,398,975 |