United States Justice Foundation is located in Anthem, AZ. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United States Justice Foundation 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 12/2023, United States Justice Foundation generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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UNITED STATES JUSTICE FOUNDATION (USJF) WAS INVOLVED IN PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION, RECENTLY AS A SUCCESSFUL PLAINTIFF BEFORE JUDGE DAVID O. CARTER, SEEKING GOVERNMENT RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT IN LACY V. U.S. DEPT OF STATE, NO. SA CV 22-1065-DOC, 2023 WL 4317659 (C.D. CAL. MAY 3, 2023). USJF ALSO ENGAGED IN ALLOWED GRASS-ROOTS OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION TO MAKE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA A STATE, INCLUDING PRODUCING RADIO AND SOCIAL MEDIA ADS IN MONTANA AND MAINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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USJF CONDUCTED AND SUPPORTED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ABOUT IMPORTANT LEGAL AND PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES THROUGH REPORTS, AND ARTICLES AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE. USJF MAILED OVER 100,000 PETITIONS IN 2023 TO THE PUBLIC, TO INFORM THEM OF IMPORTANT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES, SUCH AS THE IMPORTANCE OF ENSURING ELECTION INTEGRITY, AND ASKING THEM TO SEND THEIR SIGNED PETITIONS TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. OVER 35,000 SIGNED PETITIONS WERE RECEIVED BY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, CALLING ON THEM TO INVESTIGATE AND TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS OF INCREASED INTEGRITY IN GOVERNMENT THAT PROMOTES THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James Lacy President & Ed | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $183,455 |
Floyd Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $125,900 |
Alex Tomescu Asst Secretary | Officer | 5 | $38,240 |
Barrett Garcia Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $25,000 |
Norm Olney Director | Trustee | 0 | $500 |
Steve Some Director | Trustee | 0 | $500 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Response Unlimited Direct Mailer | 12/30/16 | $381,162 |
Integram Direct Mailer | 12/30/16 | $222,860 |
American Caging Direct Mailer | 12/30/16 | $184,918 |
William J Olson Pc Legal | 12/30/16 | $142,508 |
Richard Norman Company Direct Mailer | 12/30/16 | $171,316 |
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 | $4,187,504 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,187,504 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $152,033 |
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 | $4,488,443 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,500 |
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. | $374,095 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,805 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,000 |
Payroll taxes | $3,360 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $123,886 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,035 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $647,813 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $54,512 |
Advertising and promotion | $20,135 |
Office expenses | $942 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,086 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $243,534 |
Total functional expenses | $4,603,708 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $104,689 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $350,931 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $455,620 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $606,380 |
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 | $36,000 |
Total liabilities | $642,380 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$186,760 |
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 | $455,620 |