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 12/2023, Demand Justice employed 16 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.
For the year ending 12/2023, Demand Justice generated $709.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (50.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
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DEMAND JUSTICE WORKS TO ENSURE THE COURTS WORK FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND SEEKS TO RESTORE IDEOLOGICAL BALANCE AND LEGITIMACY TO THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEMAND JUSTICE HAS PLAYED A LEAD ROLE IN BUILDING SUPPORT FOR COURT REFORM PROPOSALS. SINCE THE INTRODUCTION OF THE JUDICIARY ACT IN APRIL 2021, DEMAND JUSTICE HAS ORGANIZED MORE THAN 125 CONSTITUENT MEETINGS URGING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THIS PIECE OF LEGISLATION THESE MEETINGS HAVE DRAWN PARTICIPATION FROM MORE THAN 1,500 VOLUNTEERS. WE HAVE ALSO 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 ARE SUCCESSFULLY CONFIRMED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Chris Kang Chief Counsel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $116,924 |
Brian Fallon Executive Director Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 22 | $106,746 |
Jennifer Dansereau Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 19 | $76,267 |
Rachel Waldron Chief Of Staff | Officer | 20 | $74,483 |
Colin Diersing Communications Director | 21 | $76,447 | |
Jay Willis Editor In Chief | $1,122 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Markham Group Llc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $224,450 |
Skdk Consulting | 12/30/22 | $882,109 |
Social Practice Llc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $265,000 |
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 | $705,829 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $705,829 |
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 | $709,454 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,000 |
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. | $457,767 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $134,814 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $477,905 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $165,814 |
Payroll taxes | $94,081 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $60,213 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $46,571 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $244,275 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,447 |
Office expenses | $3,703 |
Information technology | $50,240 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $34,634 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $136,221 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $15,859 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,857,877 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,827,427 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $453,797 |
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 | $67,783 |
Total assets | $2,349,007 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80,503 |
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 | $80,226 |
Total liabilities | $160,729 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,188,278 |
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 | $2,349,007 |
Over the last fiscal year, Demand Justice has awarded $76,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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NATIONAL LEGAL AID & DEFENDER ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $51,000 |
NATIONAL BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |