Lexisnexis Rule Of Law Foundation
- Assets
- $892.0k
- Revenue
- $620.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 83-1883796
Organization Overview
Lexisnexis Rule Of Law Foundation, operating under the name Same As Above, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (I05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Same As Above is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2020, Same As Above has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $605,000. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS GLOBALLY WHICH ADVANCE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR KEY ELEMENTS OF THE RULE OF LAW: TRANSPARENCY OF THE LAW, ACCESS TO LEGAL REMEDY, EQUAL TREATMENT UNDER THE LAW, AND INDEPENDENT JUDICIARIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, FUNDING WAS PROVIDED TO LNROLF TO PROVIDE TAX LAW TRANSPARENCY IN ETHIOPIA; TRANSLATIONS TO SUPPORT THE COURT CASE OF A FORMER-HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM IN SPAIN; PROVIDE RULE OF LAW PROGRAMMING AND COLORING BOOKS TO A SCHOOL IN LIBERIA, AN ORPHANAGE IN KENYA, AND THE FAMILY COURTS IN UGANDA; PROVIDE TRAINING ON HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION IN UKRAINE; PROVIDE AN ANALYSIS OF SURVEYS ON THE GLOBAL REACTION TO RUSSIA'S INVASION OF THE UKRAINE; ANALYZE A U.S. NATIONAL SURVEY ON PUBLIC TRUST IN THE COURTS; UPDATE A MOBILE APP TO INCLUDE WORKERS' RIGHTS LAWS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND TANNERY INDUSTRIES IN BANGLADESH; BEGIN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A JUDGMENT WRITING TOOL IN UGANDA, AND DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR A UGANDA LAW TO PREVENT HUMAN SACRIFICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ian P Mcdougall President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Teresa L Jennings Vice President & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 36 | $0 |
Nigel H Roberts Vice President & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 13 | $0 |
Kermit Lowery Director | OfficerTrustee | 11 | $0 |
Carmen Pombo Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $423,246 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $197,679 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $397,901 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $620,925 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $620,925 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $175,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $35,500 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $352,901 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $261,082 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $45,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $27,583 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $836 |
| Total functional expenses | $808,434 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $505,111 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $386,859 |
| 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 | $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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $891,970 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $99,122 |
| 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 | $99,122 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $173,559 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $619,289 |
| 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 | $891,970 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lexisnexis Rule Of Law Foundation has awarded $175,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THURGOOD MARSHALL TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
DAVID A CLARKE LAW SCHOOL OF UNIVERSITY OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $20,000 |
FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $20,000 |
HOWARD UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $30,000 |
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $50,000 |
LEGAL KID FOUNDATION PURPOSE: STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM | $25,000 |