Vera Institute Of Justice Inc

Organization Overview

Vera Institute Of Justice Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1962. According to its NTEE Classification (I20) the organization is classified as: Crime Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Vera Institute Of Justice Inc employed 360 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vera Institute Of Justice 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, Vera Institute Of Justice Inc generated $183.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $173.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.1% 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, Vera Institute Of Justice Inc has awarded 365 individual grants totaling $24,647,387. 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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TO DRIVE CHANGE. TO URGENTLY BUILD AND IMPROVE JUSTICE SYSTEMS THAT ENSURE FAIRNESS, PROMOTE SAFETY, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CENTERS AND PROGRAMS CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OINCLUDES VERA'S IMMIGRATION WORK WITHIN CENTER ON IMMIGRATION AND JUSTICE. IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE LEGAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM, NATIONAL QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM, AND IMMIGRATION COURT HELPDESK TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO ADULTS IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION. ALSO INCLUDES UNACCOMPANIED MINORS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO UNACCOMPANIED MINORS UNDER CARE WITH HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. ALSO THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS: RESTORING PROMISE, IN OUR BACKYARDS, SAFE NETWORK, UNLOCKING POTENTIAL, ENDING GIRLS' INCARCERATION, RESHAPING PROSECUTION, JAIL DECARCERATION, JUSTICE FINES AND FEES, REDEFINING PUBLIC SAFETY, NY IMMIGRANT FAMILY UNITY PROJECT, AND WORK OF THE CENTER ON VICTIMIZATION AND SAFETY. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ALSO INCLUDE VERA'S COMMUNICATION AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS WORK, ADVOCACY, AND INNOVATION/PIPELINE WORK (DEVELOPMENT OF NEW IDEAS).


DEMONSTRATION PROJECT INCLUDES VERA'S GUARDIANSHIP PROJECT, WHICH SERVES AS COURT-APPOINTED AGENCY GUARDIANS TO ELDERLY OR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WHO LACK FAMILY OR OTHER SUPPORT NETWORKS. EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2020, THE GUARDIANSHIP PROJECT (A VERA DEMONSTRATION PROJECT) SPUN-OFF TO FORM A SOLE-MEMBER 501(C)(3) CALLED PROJECT GUARDIANSHIP, INC. (PG).


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
M&r Strategic Services
Communications Support To Safe Network A
$963,424
Lucas & Barba Llp
Nqrp Provider
$654,415
Marie Higuera
Nqrp Provider
$527,108
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Talent Solutions - Recruitment Services
$418,871
Stratton Immigration Pllc
Nqrp Provider
$405,402
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$473,250
Related organizations$0
Government grants $149,607,911
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$30,573,482
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$180,654,643
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,383,995
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,153,664
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $183,290,508

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Vera Institute Of Justice Inc has awarded $3,309,363 in support to 60 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Salinas, CA

PURPOSE: SUBGRANT FOR RESTORING PROMISE INITIATIVE

$744,392

PROJECT GUARDIANSHIP INC

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Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: VERA GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT

$285,000

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ENDING GIRLS' INCARCERATION INITIATIVE.

$259,143

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON REACHINGUNDERSERVED VICTIMS (UNDERSERVED RESOURCE CENTER)

$133,858

NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON ABUSE IN LATER LIFE

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Madison, WI

PURPOSE: NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON REACHINGUNDERSERVED VICTIMS (UNDERSERVED RESOURCE CENTER)

$100,000

OPERATION RESTORATION

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New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: SUBGRANT FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORTED RELEASE PROGRAM (NOLA)

$94,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Vera Institute Of Justice Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Irving And Geraldine Schaffer Foundation Inc

Scarsdale, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$33,750,560
Earnings$8,872,375
Admin Expense$177,131
Ending Balance$42,445,804

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