Justice Action Center
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 10/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 83-3991239
Organization Overview
Justice Action Center is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Justice Action Center employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Justice Action Center 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 12/2023, Justice Action Center generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 44.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 49.6% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
JUSTICE ACTION CENTER (JAC) PILOTS AN INNOVATIVE MODEL THAT ADVANCES THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES BY CONNECTING CUTTING-EDGE IMPACT LITIGATION AND COMPELLING NARRATIVE AND COMMUNICATIONS CONTENT. THE PURPOSE OF JAC IS TO ADVANCE THE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF IMPACT LITIGATION, COMMUNICATION AND DIGITAL STRATEGIES, AND PROVIDING RELATED SUPPORT TO SELECT PARTNER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE IMMIGRANT MEMBERS OR PROVIDE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IMPACT LITIGATION: JUSTICE ACTION CENTER (JAC) USES LITIGATION AND STORYTELLING TO ADVOCATE FOR UNSEEN AND OVERLOOKED ISSUES FACED BY IMMIGRANTS. WE ENSURE THE RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY OF THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE IS HEARD BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE COURTROOM. IMPACT LEGISLATION IS AN IMPORTANT TOOL TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS. JAC LITIGATES A SELECT NUMBER OF CASES DESIGNED TO ADDRESS UNMET NEEDS OF IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. JAC ALSO PROVIDES LEGAL EXPERTISE AND LITIGATES DIRECTLY WITH PROVIDERS OF DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS OR OTHER LITIGATORS ON CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES IMPACTING IMMIGRANTS. THE CASES ON JAC'S DOCKET ARE PRIMARILY IN FEDERAL COURT, BUT JAC WILL LITIGATE IN SELECT STATE COURTS AS NECESSARY TO PRODUCE OPTIMAL RESULTS FOR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES.
COMMUNICATIONS: JUSTICE ACTION CENTER'S (JAC) MODEL DEPENDS ON PLACING EQUAL EMPHASIS ON STORYTELLING AND LITIGATION. WE RECOGNIZE THAT WINNING A LAWSUIT ALONE WILL NOT LEAD TO THE SYSTEMIC CHANGE WE SEEK. WE STRIVE TO BUILD A NEW FRAMEWORK THAT USES LITIGATION AND NARRATIVE WORK TO TANGIBLY IMPROVE IMMIGRANTS' LIVES. JAC PRODUCES ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL CONTENT FOCUSED ON THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE AND PERSPECTIVES. OUR STORYTELLING WORK IS DESIGNED TO STRIVE TO TANGIBLY IMPROVE IMMIGRANTS' LIVES AND IS ROOTED IN THE NOTION THAT TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE WILL ONLY OCCUR WHEN DOMINANT NARRATIVES ABOUT IMMIGRATION AND BELONGING SHIFT. THESE SHIFTS ARE PART OF A BROADER ECOSYSTEM OF WORK; JAC SEEKS TO PARTICIPATE IN THAT ECOSYSTEM BY USING THE MICROPHONE PROVIDED BY LITIGATION TO CENTER AND UPLIFT IMMIGRANT STORIES. MOREOVER, WE AIM TO DECODE THE LEGAL SYSTEM TO HELP DISMANTLE WHAT IS OFTEN A BARRIER TO ACTION AND ADVOCACY BY IMMIGRANTS AND ADVOCATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Tumlin Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $221,500 |
Esther Sung Legal Director | 40 | $117,566 | |
Adela Hart Deputy Director | 30 | $130,883 | |
Tasha Moro Communications Dir | 40 | $116,000 | |
Jane Bentrott Counsel | 40 | $102,469 | |
Gabriel Sandoval Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $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 | $3,088,118 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,088,118 |
| 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 | $3,088,118 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $37,775 |
| 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. | $221,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,935 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $756,757 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $94,049 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,595 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,015 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $344,087 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $17,140 |
| Information technology | $25,487 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $90,260 |
| 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 | $10,382 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,713,488 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,222,249 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $606,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,765 |
| 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 | $2,200 |
| 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 | $2,843,714 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $95,881 |
| 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 | $95,881 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $817,378 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,930,455 |
| 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 | $2,843,714 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Justice Action Center has awarded $18,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHIRLA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9,000 |
CVIIC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9,000 |