New Jersey Institute For Social Justice Inc
- Assets
- $6.1m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $5.7m
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Newark, NJ
- Founding
- 11/1998
- Data as of
- 09/2019
- EIN
- 22-3478143
Organization Overview
New Jersey Institute For Social Justice Inc is located in Newark, NJ. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2019, New Jersey Institute For Social Justice Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Jersey Institute For Social 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 09/2019, New Jersey Institute For Social Justice Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 09/2019. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 5 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A STATE-WIDE RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF URBAN AREAS AND RESIDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PILLAR I: ECONOMIC MOBILITYECONOMIC MOBILITY REMAINS THE GREAT UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. FIFTY YEARS AGO, DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., SPOKE ABOUT THE EXISTENCE OF "TWO AMERICAS" SHARPLY DIVIDED BY RACE. THE INSTITUTE IS COMMITTED TO BRIDGING THESE "TWO AMERICAS" THROUGH RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY. THIS WORK OF THE INSTITUTE INCLUDES RESEARCH AND POLICY ADVOCACY ON HOUSING, THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP, AND LENDING PRACTICES.
PILLAR II: CRIMINAL JUSTICETHE INSTITUTE IS WORKING TO CREATE A RATIONAL AND EFFECTIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM THAT STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES BY TREATING PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG US, FAIRLY AND EQUALLY; PROVIDES ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION; ENSURES RACIAL EQUALITY; AND INCREASES LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIVENESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TRANSPARENCY. IN PARTICULAR, THE INSTITUTE'S WORK FOCUSES ON TRANSFORMING OUR YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEM AND REFORMING AND REIMAGINING POLICING PRACTICES.
PILLAR III: CIVIC ENGAGEMENTWE ARE WORKING TO MAKE THE PROMISE OF DEMOCRACY REAL FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR ACROSS NEW JERSEY BY WORKING TO EXPAND ACCESS TO THE POLLS AND INCREASING DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS. OUR CURRENT WORK INCLUDES ELECTION MONITORING, ADVOCACY TO RESTORE THE RIGHT TO VOTE TO INCARCERATED PEOPLE, AND COLLABORATING TO ENSURE THAT THE STATE'S REDISTRICTING PLANS ARE FAIR AND RACIALLY EQUITABLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryan P Haygood ESQ President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $211,200 |
Demelza Baer Sr. Counsel & Dir Of Economic Mobility Initiative | 40 | $111,607 | |
Philip Webb Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $107,700 | |
Jerome C Harris Jr Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kenneth Y Tanji Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Nachtigal ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,830,155 |
| Investment income | $129,191 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$25,373 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,933,973 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $210,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,163,641 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $35,626 |
| Other employee benefits | $208,681 |
| Payroll taxes | $128,008 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $50,710 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $167,465 |
| Travel | $40,072 |
| 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 | $4,282 |
| Insurance | $10,376 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,474,900 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $277,890 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,106 |
| 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 | $37,753 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $5,702,096 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,846 |
| Total assets | $6,074,901 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,546 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,024,956 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,068,502 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,945,975 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $60,424 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,006,399 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that New Jersey Institute For Social Justice Inc has recieved totaling $1,848,840.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Prudential Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: NJISJ ECONOMIC AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES ADDRESSING THE LEGACY OF INEQUALITY | $500,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $307,000 |
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc Lawrenceville, NJ PURPOSE: General operating support | $163,333 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR ITS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO HELP ADVANCE VOTING REFORMS IN NEW JERSEY AND MOVEMENT LAWYERING TO BLACK AND BROWN COALITIONS IN NEWARK AND SURROUNDING AREAS | $150,000 |
Victoria Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: RENEWAL: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $140,000 |
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Incorporated Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,508,891 |
| Earnings | $106,095 |
| Other Expense | $315,000 |
| Ending Balance | $5,299,986 |
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|---|---|---|
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Agency For Community Empowerment Of Nepa Scranton, PA | $6,588,255 | $19,491,125 |
Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc Brooklyn, NY | $8,284,254 | $21,769,721 |
Catholic Family & Community Services Clifton, NJ | $3,341,340 | $18,611,591 |
Dr Gertrude A Barber In Home Services Inc Erie, PA | $4,360,447 | $17,320,654 |
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Fayette County Community Action Agency Inc Uniontown, PA | $17,552,329 | $15,219,318 |