Californians For Justice Education Fund Inc
- Assets
- $15.7m
- Revenue
- $10.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 84
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Founding
- 06/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 94-3256009
Organization Overview
Californians For Justice Education Fund Inc is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Californians For Justice Education Fund Inc employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Californians For Justice Education Fund Inc 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, Californians For Justice Education Fund Inc generated $10.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 26.4% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2018, Californians For Justice Education Fund Inc has awarded 89 individual grants totaling $2,940,650. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CALIFORNIANS FOR JUSTICE IS A STATEWIDE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION WORKING FOR RACIAL JUSTICE BY BUILDING THE POWER OF YOUTH, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, IMMIGRANTS, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, AND LGBTQ COMMUNITIES. LED BY STUDENTS, WE ORGANIZE TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE AND IMPROVE OUR SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL CONDITIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVANCING RACIAL JUSTICE THROUGH RELATIONSHIP CENTERED SCHOOLS CFJ ENGAGED MORE THAN 300 YOUTH (78 IN LONG BEACH, 117 IN FRESNO, 65 IN SAN JOSE, AND 49 IN OAKLAND) IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY WORK AT BOTH THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVELS. CFJ SAN JOSE YOUTH ORGANIZED AND SECURED A COMMITMENT FROM EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO A 3 WEEK RESTORATIVE RESTART FOR THE FALL ALLOWING 3 WEEKS OF STUDENTS AND STAFF MAKING SPACE TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, CENTER RACIAL JUSTICE, EQUITY AND THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES AS THEY RETURN TO CAMPUS. CFJ LONG BEACH WON THEIR CAMPAIGN FOR LBUSD TO PRIORITIZE STUDENT HEALTH AND RESOURCES FOR BLACK STUDENTS IN THEIR BUDGET THIS SPRING. THE DISTRICT IS COMMITTING $1.6 MILLION TO ESTABLISH WELLNESS CENTERS AT EVERY HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS GOING FORWARD. CFJ OAKLAND WON A DISTRICT COMMITMENT OF $9 MILLION TO A MENTAL HEALTH RESOLUTION PRIORITIZING SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AS THEY RETURN TO CAMPUS. CFJ FRESNO ORGANIZED THE FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF ETHNIC STUDIES IN THE DISTRICT BY USING A RACIAL JUSTICE LENSE ACROSS THEIR COURSES AND CURRICULUM. USING A DOUBLE EQUITY APPROACH, FRESNO UNIFIED WILL ALSO PAY STUDENT LEADERS TO GATHER AND RECORD THIS FEEDBACK FROM THEIR PEERS AND COMMUNITY.
ADVOCACY ACHIEVEMENTS $3 BILLION TO LAUNCH A STATEWIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INITIATIVE IN UP TO 1,400 SCHOOLS. THIS EFFORT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP, CULTURALLY RELEVANT CURRICULUM AND TEACHING, COMMUNITY AND STUDENT WELLNESS HUBS ON CAMPUS, EXPANDED ACCESS TO ENRICHMENT AND REDESIGNED SCHEDULES THROUGH 2028. INCREASED LOCAL CONTROL FUNDING FORMULA (LCFF) BASE, SUPPLEMENTAL, & CONCENTRATION FUNDING TO $21,439 PER PUPIL VS. $12,143 PER PUPIL JUST 2 YEARS AGO. OVER $700 MILLION IN INVESTMENTS TO MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS, INCLUDING EXPANDING AND STRENGTHENING SCHOOL AND COUNTY PARTNERSHIPS AND CAPACITY, ALONG WITH ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH PROGRAMS.
BUILDING POWER ACROSS THE STATE CFJ, AS PART OF OUR COALITION WORK WITH THE CA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE OF LEARNING, IMPACTED STATE POLICIES COMING OUT OF THE HISTORIC $34B BUDGET INVESTMENT FROM STATE AND FEDERAL COVID RECOVERY FUNDS TO PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESOURCES FOR BUILDING RACIALLY JUST SCHOOLS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rosa DE Leon Palomo Snr Strategy Dir | 40 | $125,493 | |
Laura Zavala Snr Strategy Dir. | 40 | $117,133 | |
Karen Anselmo Senior Oper. Dir. | 40 | $115,414 | |
Erika Prasad Snr Strategic Part | 40 | $100,848 | |
Taryn Ishida Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $82,549 |
Meredith Fenton Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $8,736,751 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,736,751 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,663,105 |
| Investment income | $5,246 |
| 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 | $10,405,729 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,283,850 |
| 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. | $82,549 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,348 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,621,045 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $351,205 |
| Payroll taxes | $302,547 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $520,222 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $30,633 |
| Information technology | $106,688 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $253,085 |
| Travel | $26,051 |
| 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 | $12,795 |
| Insurance | $22,091 |
| All other expenses | $186,525 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,543,511 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,240,244 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $312,732 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,075,600 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,394 |
| 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 | $70,940 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,331 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $7,333 |
| Other assets | $1,028,281 |
| Total assets | $15,741,855 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $455,201 |
| 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 | $1,111,373 |
| Total liabilities | $1,566,574 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,612,573 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,562,708 |
| 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 | $15,741,855 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Californians For Justice Education Fund Inc has awarded $1,283,850 in support to 32 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMM PURPOSE: Regrants - Program services | $12,000 |
ADVANCEMENT PROJECT CA PURPOSE: Regrants - Program services | $150,000 |
BIZ STOOP PURPOSE: Regrants - Program services | $35,000 |
CALIFORNIA NATIVE VOTE PROJEC PURPOSE: Regrants - Program services | $47,000 |
COPE PURPOSE: Regrants - Program services | $15,000 |
COLEMAN ADVOCATES FOR CHILDRE PURPOSE: Regrants - Program services | $18,500 |