N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc

Organization Overview

N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1940. According to its NTEE Classification (R22) the organization is classified as: Minority Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2021, N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc employed 158 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational 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 06/2021, N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc generated $174.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 56.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $42.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.6% 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.

Since 2015, N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc has awarded 60 individual grants totaling $4,630,000. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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NAACP LDF'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT LITIGATION IN THE AREAS OF POVERTY AND JUSTICE, EDUCATION, VOTING RIGHTS, FAIR EMPLOYMENT, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT, ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE LEGAL PROGRAM PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CONNECTION WITH CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS, INCLUDING EDUCATION EQUITY, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE.


THE THURGOOD MARSHALL INSTITUTE IS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CENTER WITHIN THE NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. THE INSTITUTE COMPLEMENTS LDF'S TRADITIONAL LITIGATION STRENGTHS AND BRINGS CRITICAL CAPABILITIES TO THE FIGHT FOR RACIAL JUSTICE, INCLUDING RESEARCH AND TARGETED ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS.


THE HERBERT LEHMAN PROGRAM OFFERS GRANTS, GENERALLY OF $2,000 ANNUALLY TO U.S. CITIZEN UNDERGRADUATES AND $10,000 ANNUALLY TO U.S. CITIZEN LAW STUDENTS. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO PERSONS WHO ARE ENTERING THE FIRST YEAR OF FULL-TIME STUDY.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Qct Production
Consultant
$761,000
Rafanelli Events Management Inc
Special Events Consultant
$425,000
Chapman Cubine & Hussey
Directmail/online Consultant
$1,658,461
Community Counselling Service
Fund Raising Consultant
$936,000
Netology Technology Services
Computer Specialist
$285,965
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$12,822,442
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$156,683,876
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,806,249
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$169,506,318
Total Program Service Revenue$1,329,990
Investment income $1,567,140
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,781,431
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $174,184,879

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc has awarded $510,000 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL & HUMAN RIGHTS

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Department of Justice nomination of Kristen A. Clarke

$100,000

NEW PROSPECT BAPTIST CHURCH

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Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: To further support the mission of the Sponsored Program, to promote public safety while reducing reliance on arrests and work to improve community problem solving, among other charitable and educational activities of the Sponsored Program.

$50,000

TERENCE CRUTCHER FOUNDATION

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Tulsa, OK

PURPOSE: To further support the mission of the Sponsored Program, which engages the community, law enforcement, and policy makers to prevent, identify and address issues ofinequity pertaining to minority communities in Tulsa, Oklahoma and nationwide, including racial disparities in policing practices, among other charitable and educational activities of the Sponsored Program.

$50,000

BALTIMORE ACTION LEGAL TEAM

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Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: To further the Sponsored Program's Movement for Black Lives in Baltimore through community lawyering, direct pretrial services, education and advocacy; such as demanding transparency around police descipline through litigation, among other charitable and educational activities of the Sponsored Program.

$50,000

CHARLESTON AREA JUSTICE MINISTRY

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North Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: To further support its mission to build a just community by organizing thousands of people and holding officials accountable, among other charitable and educational activities. Specifically, the Grantee will use funds to support Team Lead and Network Member trainings to help Network members learn how to: negotiate with public officials and CEOs, recognize the difference between public and private associations, conduct house meetings, research and cut an issue, and recruit members to the network among other skills.

$50,000

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: To further support the mission of the Sponsored Program, which is to provide support for the needs of women who are incarcerated through its anchor campaign #FreeBlackMamasDMV and to women re-entering their community by working with them on efforts to end cash bail by illuminating the inhumanity of bail and pretrial detention.

$50,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that N A A C P Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc has recieved totaling $26,100.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Joia Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$15,000
James And Katherine Clark Foundation

Vancouver, WA

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LITIGATION, ADVOCACY, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION IN FIGHTING FOR RACIAL JUSTICE.

$3,000
Caneel Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$3,000
Arthur And Patricia Hill Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$2,500
Ruffo Family Foundation Inc

Racine, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$2,000
Rio Vista Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$26,322,735
Earnings$8,417,634
Net Contributions$2,140,011
Other Expense$89,704
Ending Balance$36,790,676

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