Pure Justice

Organization Overview

Pure Justice is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Pure Justice employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pure 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, Pure Justice generated $798.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 56.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $213.1k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PURE JUSTICE SEEKS TO EMPOWER, INSPIRE, AND ACTIVATE ITS MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS TO CHAMPION RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES, EQUITY IN ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND TRANSFORMATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC STRUCTURES OF HARRIS COUNTY FOR THE UPLIFTING OF MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZING: COMMUNITY ORGANIZING IS THE PROCESS OF BUILDING POWER THROUGH INVOLVING A CONSTITUENCY IN IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS THEY SHARE AND THE SOLUTIONS TO THOSE PROBLEMS THAT THEY DESIRE. THROUGH THIS PROCESS THE COMMUNITY EDUCATES EACH OTHER, DECISION MAKERS, AND OTHER VITAL STAKEHOLDERS.


FELLOWSHIPS: THE PURE JUSTICE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IS A PAID HANDS-ON TRAINING PROGRAM TO ASSIST OUR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN GAINING IN-DEPTH EXPERIENCE IN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP. IT CONSISTS OF CIVIC EDUCATION, ORGANIZING TRAINING, AND FIELD PRACTICE THROUGH DIRECT IMMERSION IN LOCAL ISSUE CAMPAIGNS CENTERED AROUND SOCIAL JUSTICE.


DISASTER RELIEF: COVID RELIEF: PURE JUSTICE PHONE-BANKED AND TEXTED OVER 200,000 HARRIS COUNTY TX RESIDENTS TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE COVID-19 VACCINES AND HOW THEY ARE USED TO COMBAT THE VIRUS. ADDITIONALLY WE PARTNERED WITH HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH TO HOST 10 VACCINE DRIVES IN COMMUNITIES NEEDING GREATER ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, RESULTING IN APPROXIMATELY 250 INDIVIDUALS BEING FULLY VACCINATED. TEXAS WINTER STORMS RELIEF: PURE JUSTICE DELIVERED HOT MEALS AND NONPERISHABLE FOOD AND NECESSITIES TO 200+ FAMILIES DURING THE POWER OUTAGE RELATED TO THE TEXAS WINTER STORMS OF 2021


VOTER REGISTRATION: IN AN EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT OUR COMMUNITIES ARE CIVICALLY ENGAGED, PURE JUSTICE ASSISTS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BECOME VOLUNTEER DEPUTY VOTER REGISTRARS AND HOST EVENTS TO HELP OTHERS TO GET REGISTERED TO VOTE. REDISTRICTING EDUCATION: PURE JUSTICE HOSTED COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO EDUCATE ORGANIZATION MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS AND THE IMPACT IT HAS ON VOTING AND ELECTIONS. WE TAUGHT COMMUNITY MEMBERS HOW TO DRAW MAPS THAT MAY REPRESENT THEIR BEST INTEREST AND WAYS THEY COULD PARTICIPATE IN THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Canero Brown
VP
$0
Kami Tucker
Secretary
$0
Sasha Legette
President
$0
Alexandria Sharif
Treasurer
$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$797,393
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$797,393
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
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 $1,047
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $798,440

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Pure Justice has recieved totaling $274,052.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Houston In Action

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: PUBLIC BENEFIT

$160,000
Tides Center

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES

$42,500
Civil Rights Corps

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$37,500
Solutions Project Inc

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Fighter Fund - Rapid Response Grant

$30,000
Actblue Charities Inc

Somerville, MA

PURPOSE: General assistance

$4,052
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