Forward Justice Action Network is located in Durham, NC. According to its NTEE Classification (P01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Forward Justice Action Network employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forward Justice Action Network is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Forward Justice Action Network generated $1.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $691.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 36.5% per year over the past 3 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORWARD JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK IS A NONPROFIT WITH THE PURPOSE TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATI ONAL AND ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE POLITICAL AND GRASSROOTS SUPPORT FOR PUBLI C POLICIES THAT ADVANCE RACIAL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN NORTH CAROLINA AND THE SOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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2022 WAS A RECORD YEAR FOR FORWARD JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK. THIS YEAR WE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED THE ORGANIZATION AS WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING A CATALYST FOR TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE BY SUPPORTING SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS AT THE FOREFRONT OF CREATING A THIRD RECONSTRUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES. IN NORTH CAROLINA IN PARTNERSHIP WE LED A COALITION TO ADVOCATE FOR NEW DISTRICT ATTORNEYS IN THREE KEY AREAS WAKE COUNTY DURHAM COUNTY AND FORSYTH TO USHER IN A NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM AGENDA. ACROSS THE SOUTH WE BROUGHT TOGETHER 100 SOCIAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN OUR REGION TO RECLAIM WHAT IT MEANS TO BUILD SELF IN POWER AND TO BUILD POWER IN THE SOUTH. WE DID THIS BY ORGANIZING OUR INAUGURAL 2022 GROUNDING THE SOUTH CONFERENCE IN NEW ORLEANS AT THE HEADQUARTERS OF OUR PARTNERS AT V.O.T.E. WE SUPPORTED THE NATIONAL POOR PEOPLE'S AND LOW-WAGE WORKER ASSEMBLY AND MORAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON DC THE LARGEST GATHERING OF POOR AND LOW-WAGE PEOPLE IN DC SINCE THE LAST POOR PEOPLE'S MARCH IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Daryl Atkinson Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $12,500 |
Caitlin Swain Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $12,500 |
Norris Henderson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.05 | $0 |
Christian Motley Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.05 | $0 |
Nia Wilson Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.05 | $0 |
Erica Willams Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.05 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,216,309 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,216,309 |
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 | $1,216,309 |
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. | $137,665 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,888 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $111,971 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,998 |
Payroll taxes | $20,071 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,896 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $130,167 |
Office expenses | $11,298 |
Information technology | $3,135 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $18,206 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,080 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,888 |
Insurance | $3,190 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $691,926 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,640,798 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $253,552 |
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 | $2,365 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,517 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,898,232 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,564 |
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 | $40,564 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,299,335 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $558,333 |
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 | $1,898,232 |