Demand Justice is located in Washington, DC. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Demand Justice employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Demand Justice 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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DEMAND JUSTICE IS A GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT ENGAGES AND MOBILIZES THE PUBLIC AGAINST THE CAPTURE OF THE FEDERAL COURTS BY CORPORATE AND PARTISAN INTERESTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEMAND JUSTICE HAS PLAYED A LEAD ROLE IN BUILDING SUPPORT FOR SUPREME COURT REFORM PROPOSALS. SINCE THE INTRODUCTION OF THE JUDICIARY ACT IN APRIL 2021, DEMAND JUSTICE HAS ORGANIZED MORE THAN 120 CONSTITUENT MEETINGS URGING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THIS PIECE OF LEGISLATION; THESE MEETINGS HAVE DRAWN PARTICIPATION FROM MORE THAN 1,000 VOLUNTEERS. WE HAVE HOSTED VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EVENTS DEVOTED TO RAISING AWARENESS AND BUILDING SUPPORT FOR THE JUDICIARY ACT AND OTHER REFORM PROPOSALS.
DEMAND JUSTICE IS COMMITTED TO RECRUITING, AND ADVOCATING FOR, PROFESSIONALLY DIVERSE LAWYERS TO SERVE AS FEDERAL JUDGES. DEMAND JUSTICE WORKS TO IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT A DIVERSE PIPELINE OF TALENT FOR NOMINATION TO THE FEDERAL BENCH, AND ONCE THEY ARE NOMINATED, DEMAND JUSTICE CARRIES OUT ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THESE NOMINEES ACHIEVE CONFIRMATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brian Fallon Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $156,617 |
Christopher Kang Chief Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $135,417 |
Elie Mystal Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $2,000 |
Arkadi Gerney Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Jentlson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lori Lodes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Social Practice Consultant Services | 12/30/21 | $117,054 |
Texas Tool Belt Call Center Services | 12/30/21 | $108,847 |
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 | $5,949,860 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,949,860 |
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 | $5,950,317 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $35,000 |
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. | $323,465 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,475 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $165,706 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $48,731 |
Other employee benefits | $13,208 |
Payroll taxes | $39,227 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $19,853 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,747 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $267,898 |
Advertising and promotion | $398,844 |
Office expenses | $20,935 |
Information technology | $141,352 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,293 |
Travel | $945 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $73,836 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $582 |
Insurance | $7,023 |
All other expenses | $27,885 |
Total functional expenses | $1,607,530 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,617,110 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,765,239 |
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 | $47,044 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,496 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,431,889 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $140,356 |
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 | $140,356 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,091,533 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $200,000 |
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 | $4,431,889 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Demand Justice has recieved totaling $8,903,852.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Open Society Policy Center Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY | $4,500,000 |
Fund For A Better Future Inc Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE | $2,000,000 |
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $1,982,613 |
The Fairness Project Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $221,239 |
Democracy Fund Voice Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Program support build a diverse pipeline of talent into the federal judiciary | $200,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
National Committee To Preserve Social Security And Medicare Washington, DC | $5,447,556 | $14,990,578 |
Reston Association Reston, VA | $43,721,869 | $19,863,227 |
Center Forward Mc Lean, VA | $3,661,131 | $18,823,440 |
Common Cause Education Fund Washington, DC | $24,182,815 | $19,591,561 |
Union Station Redevelopment Corp Washington, DC | $149,911,473 | $10,837,768 |
Club For Growth Washington, DC | $13,409,815 | $18,704,644 |
American Legislative Exchange Council Arlington, VA | $8,013,515 | $9,832,106 |
The Project On Government Oversight Inc Washington, DC | $10,347,584 | $8,659,768 |
Center For Public Integrity Washington, DC | $8,532,975 | $5,133,204 |
Citizens For Responsibility And Ethics In Washington Inc Washington, DC | $10,777,037 | $7,612,311 |
Global Center On Cooperative Security Inc Washington, DC | $3,533,164 | $5,037,946 |
National Academy Of Public Administration Washington, DC | $9,124,692 | $10,557,793 |