William E Morris Institute For Justice is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, William E Morris Institute For Justice employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. William E Morris Institute For 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 12/2022, William E Morris Institute For Justice generated $319.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $471.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 18.0% per year over the past 6 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:
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THE WILLIAM E. MORRIS INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF LOW INCOME ARIZONANS AND ARIZONANS IN HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, PROTECTING THEIR MOST BASIC CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MIJS 2022 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE SUCCESSFUL ADMINISTRATIVE AND POLICY ADVOCACY ENSURING ECONOMIC SECURITY, FOOD SECURITY, AND HEALTH CARE JUSTICE FOR LOW INCOME ARIZONANS STATEWIDE, INITIATION OF A FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT REGARDING THE CITY OF MESAS ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WAITING LIST REAPPLICATION PROCESSES, AND DELIVERY OF STATEWIDE JUSTICE ADVOCACY TRAINING ON THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHT TO COUNSEL MOVEMENT, AUTOMATED HARM VESTED UPON ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE ARIZONANS BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, ETHICS IN LEGAL AID PRACTICE, UPDATES ON NEW ARIZONA LAWS. MIJ CONTINUED CRITICAL DIALOGUES WITH ARIZONA STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AS WELL AS PLANNING FOR THE EVENTUAL END TO THE ONGOING, FEDERALLY DECLARED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY CAUSED BY THE COVID19 PANDEMIC. ALL OF MIJS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES BROADLY SERVE LOW INCOME ARIZONANS, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, IMMIGRANTS AND NOW AMERICANS LIVING IN ARIZONA, AND VULNERABLE ARIZONA YOUTH, AMONG OTHER POPULATIONS EXPERIENCING DISPROPORTIONATE HARM ARISING OUT OF THE COVID19 PANDEMIC AND THEIR LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES, AFFECTING THEIR ACCESS TO ECONOMIC SECURITY, FOOD AND NUTRITION, HEALTH CARE, HOUSING, THE COURTS AND GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS. AND DUE PROCESS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andrew P Schaffer Litigation Director | Officer | 1 | $111,999 |
Veronika Fabian President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Atwood Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gordon Lewis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jared Sutton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Dahlstrom Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $319,344 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $319,344 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $31 |
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 | $319,375 |
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. | $130,049 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,505 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $211,713 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,040 |
Other employee benefits | $17,792 |
Payroll taxes | $25,359 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $22,105 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,042 |
Information technology | $4,528 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,809 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $819 |
Insurance | $5,281 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $471,013 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $176,636 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $155,936 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $8,765 |
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 | $4,263 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,299 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $42,098 |
Total assets | $388,997 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,226 |
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 | $41,462 |
Total liabilities | $111,688 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $235,642 |
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 | $388,997 |