Center For Justice & Accountability
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $635.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 12/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-3299686
Organization Overview
Center For Justice & Accountability is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Center For Justice & Accountability employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Justice & Accountability 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 06/2021, Center For Justice & Accountability generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION IS DEDICATED TO DETERRING TORTURE, WAR CRIMES, CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY AND OTHER SEVERE HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH IN PURSUIT OF TRUTH, JUSTICE AND REDRESS FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
CJA IS A LEADING U.S.-BASED ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH SURVIVORS AND COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY ATROCITY CRIMES IN SEEKING TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND REDRESS. THROUGH INNOVATIVE HIGH-IMPACT LITIGATION, CJA HAS BROUGHT CASES AGAINST HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS FROM BOSNIA, CAMBODIA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, HAITI, HONDURAS, INDONESIA, LIBERIA, PERU, SOMALIA, SRI LANKA, SYRIA AND THE UNITED STATES. ADDITIONALLY, CJA PARTICIPATES IN OTHER CASES OF IMPORTANCE TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMUNITY AS AMICUS CURIAE IN HUMAN RIGHTS CASES IN THE U.S. AS WELL AS ADVOCACY BEFORE UNITED NATIONS AND REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS BODIES. CJA ALSO SUPPORTS INITIATIVES THAT ADVANCE THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT'S COMMITMENT TO CRIMINALLY PROSECUTE HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSERS. CJA WORKS ON AN ONGOING BASIS WITH U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. CJA INTEGRATES OTHER INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES TO HOLD HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSERS ACCOUNTABLE. CJA PAIRS SURVIVOR-CENTERED LITIGATION WITH TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE PROJECTS, IN WHICH CJA WORKS ALONGSIDE LAWYERS AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS FROM IMPACTED COMMUNITIES IN JOINT CASE INVESTIGATION AND DEVELOPMENT. CJA ENGAGES IN ADVOCACY TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE LEGAL REMEDIES TO HOLD HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS ACCOUNTABLE, WHEREVER THEY MAY BE FOUND. CJA PARTNERS WITH PRO BONO LAWYERS TO LITIGATE OUR CASES. DURING THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR, CJA'S PRO BONO PARTNERS DONATED SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $3,728,897. CJA ALSO LEVERAGES PARTNERSHIPS WITH LEADING ACADEMIC CENTERS, FORENSIC, MILITARY AND COUNTRY EXPERTS, SURVIVOR COALITIONS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, TORTURE TREATMENT CENTERS, AND FRONTLINE NGOS. THESE PARTNERSHIPS ARE FOUNDATIONAL TO OUR SUCCESS IN INVESTIGATING NEW CASES, ENSURING A SURVIVOR-CENTERED APPROACH TO JUSTICE, AND ENGAGING IN TRANSNATIONAL LITIGATION THAT HAS IMPACT IN THE COUNTRIES WHERE THE CRIMES ORIGINALLY TOOK PLACE. THE IMPACT OF CJA'S WORK CAN BE MEASURED IN AT LEAST FIVE IMPORTANT WAYS: 1. THE USE OF CJA'S CASES AROUND THE WORLD AS A CATALYST AND SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC ACCOUNTABILITY MOVEMENTS.2. THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BODY OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS JURISPRUDENCE.3. THE HISTORIC RECORD OF TRUTH OUR CASES CREATE.4. THE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS THAT SURVIVORS OF GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES EXPERIENCE AS A RESULT OF PARTICIPATING IN JUSTICE PROCESSES.5. THE DOMESTICATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS NORMS IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH CJA'S HUMAN RIGHTS LITIGATION IN U.S. COURTS. CJA MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN SEVERAL OF ITS CASES BEFORE THE COURTS ON ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ATROCITY CRIMES. CJA ALSO FILED BRIEFS AS AMICUS CURIAE IN CASES PENDING IN U.S. APPELLATE COURTS. THROUGH ITS CAPACITY BUILDING WORK, CJA PROVIDES ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL LAWYERS AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS ON COLLECTION, PRESERVATION AND ANALYSIS OF EVIDENCE TO ASSIST IN HOLDING PERPETRATORS OF ATROCITY CRIMES ACCOUNTABLE. MORE INFORMATION IS AT WWW.CJA.ORG.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carmen Cheung Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $151,083 |
Jennifer Rasmussen Deputy Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $142,657 |
Hetal Patel Director Of Finance And Operations | Officer | 40 | $108,150 |
William J Aceves Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Flynn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rochelle King Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $93,664 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $962,163 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,040,415 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,174 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,096,242 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,873 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $164 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,935 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,221,867 |
| 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 | $415,363 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $320,343 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,189 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $732,133 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,642 |
| Other employee benefits | $107,439 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,779 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,481 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $164,636 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $16,847 |
| Information technology | $49,673 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $72,499 |
| Travel | $629 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $70 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $25,662 |
| All other expenses | $1,048 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,047,373 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $829,172 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,729,514 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $554,729 |
| 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 | $1,368 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $635 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,383 |
| Total assets | $3,129,801 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $129,171 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,119 |
| 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 | $153,827 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $288,117 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,330,796 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $510,888 |
| 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 | $3,129,801 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Center For Justice & Accountability has recieved totaling $87,881.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $20,000 |
Morrison & Foerster Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $10,150 |
Samuel Rubin Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: LEGAL RIGHTS ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: CRIME | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus San Francisco, CA | $22,703,174 | $18,457,582 |
Oregon Law Center Portland, OR | $5,701,051 | $11,367,572 |
Community Legal Services Phoenix, AZ | $3,725,670 | $8,616,974 |
Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc Tucson, AZ | $777,978 | $5,371,960 |
Oregon Consumer Justice Portland, OR | $3,602,275 | $5,004,140 |
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance Inc Bakersfield, CA | $4,514,322 | $4,945,867 |
Public Advocates Inc San Francisco, CA | $14,730,594 | $6,889,108 |
Center For Justice & Accountability San Francisco, CA | $3,129,801 | $2,221,867 |
Public Service Law Corporation Of The Riverside County Bar Associati Riverside, CA | $703,964 | $1,063,504 |
Center On Race Poverty & Environment Delano, CA | $5,129,522 | $3,032,046 |
Environmental Defense Center Santa Barbara, CA | $6,540,400 | $2,251,318 |
Asociacion Interamericana Para La Defensa Del Ambiente San Francisco, CA | $3,157,837 | $2,398,975 |