National Student Legal Defense Network
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-3474942
Organization Overview
National Student Legal Defense Network is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R63) the organization is classified as: Censorship, Freedom of Speech & Press, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Student Legal Defense Network employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Student Legal Defense Network 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, National Student Legal Defense Network generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m 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
WORKING TO ADVANCE STUDENTS RIGHTS TO EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STUDENT DEFENSE WORKS ON LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY TO PROTECT STUDENTS THAT HAVE BEEN DEFRAUDED BY PREDATORY COLLEGES, LOAN SERVICERS, AND OTHERS. OUR TEAM WORKS TO ENHANCE OVERSIGHT BY STATE AGENCIES, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITORS AND TO HOLD ENTITIES ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR LACK OF TRANSPARENCY, OVERSIGHT FAILURES, AND ROLLBACKS OF POLICIES DESIGNED TO PROTECT STUDENT AND STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aaron Ament President | Officer | 40 | $227,960 |
Daniel Zibel Chief Counsel | Officer | 40 | $212,060 |
Eric Rothschild Litigation Director | 40 | $177,738 | |
Alex Elson Senior Counsel | 40 | $161,010 | |
Robyn Bitner Counsel | 40 | $112,711 | |
Jacek Pruski Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.9 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $191,101 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,725,359 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,916,460 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,522 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,946,982 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $486,812 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,251 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $784,496 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,452 |
| Other employee benefits | $60,077 |
| Payroll taxes | $87,329 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,542 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,075 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $67,809 |
| Advertising and promotion | $710 |
| Office expenses | $2,664 |
| Information technology | $11,007 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $44,800 |
| Travel | $3,723 |
| 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 | $15,886 |
| All other expenses | $31,883 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,802,434 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $383,211 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $629,413 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $11,980 |
| 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 | $22,006 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $13,800 |
| Total assets | $1,060,410 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,047 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $21,047 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,039,363 |
| 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 | $1,060,410 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that National Student Legal Defense Network has recieved totaling $350,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lumina Foundation For Education Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: TO DEVELOP NEW LEGAL POLICY RESEARCH AND PROPOSALS TO PROMOTE EQUITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. | $300,000 |
Joyce Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: EDUCATION & ECONOMIC MOBILITY | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Reporters Committee For Freedom Of The Press Washington, DC | $19,114,486 | $9,631,208 |
Speech First Inc Washington, DC | $350,578 | $2,272,281 |
National Student Legal Defense Network Washington, DC | $1,060,410 | $1,946,982 |
Rutherford Institute Charlottesville, VA | $531,980 | $984,354 |
America Inc Reston, VA | $2,142,837 | $788,242 |
Reporters Without Borders Incorporated Washington, DC | $939,713 | $785,912 |
Center For Digital Democracy Washington, DC | $886,439 | $529,672 |
Broadband For America Washington, DC | $0 | $283,820 |
The Jefferson Council Richmond, VA | $456,162 | $557,044 |
Lede Progress Washington, DC | $17,917 | $0 |