Jus Cogens
- Assets
- $148.8k
- Revenue
- $333.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-5345350
Organization Overview
Jus Cogens is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jus Cogens 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 12/2021, Jus Cogens generated $333.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $578.6k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW CONCOMITANT MECHANISMS ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHOSE HUMAN RIGHTS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AND HELPING THE MOST VULNERABLE GROUPS WOMEN CHILDREN AND MINORITIES CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDING EDUCATION TRAINING AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS ASSISTANCE IN HELPING VICTIMS TO STAND FOR THEIR RIGHTS TRAINING ON INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW AND PROCEDURE AND HOW VICTIMS CAN AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE PROCESSES ALREADY IN PLACE TO ASSIST THEM AND PROVIDE SOLUTIONS BOTH TEMPORARY AND MORE PERMANENT. EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR AND PROTECT ADVANCE VICTIMS' HUMAN RIGHTS. HELPING TO PROVIDE STRATEGIES AND PROVIDE ADVICE TO HUMAN RIGHTS VICTIMS AND COLLECTING FEEDBACK FROM THEM AS TO WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING ISSUE AND HOW THEY CAN BE HELPED THE MOST. COVID-19 LED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENHANCED WEBINAR TRAINING FOR THOSE WHO COULD NOT ATTEND TRAINING IN-PERSON ESPECIALLY DURING THE 2021 CALENDAR YEAR WHEN TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS WERE PUT INTO PLACE GLOBALLY. COMPILING CASE STUDIES AND OTHER TRAINING AIDS THAT VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES CAN UTILIZE TO ASSIST THEM. CONNECTING VICTIMS WITH THOSE WHO CAN HELP THEM WITH NON-LEGAL ISSUES DUE TO HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS.
SUPPORTING THE MOST VULNERABLE AND INDIGENT VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE INCLUDING CHILDREN WOMEN MINORITIES ASYLUM SEEKERS AND OTHERS. LEGAL SERVICES HELP WITH CASES ASSISTANCE IN LEGAL REPRESENTATION LIAISING WITH OFFICIALS HELPING TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND CONNECTION BETWEEN VICTIMS AND THOSE WHO CAN PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS. CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS WITH VICTIMS COLLECTING DATA AND FACTS FROM VICTIMS FOR REPRESENTATION THAT WILL ASSIST THEM. PREPARATION OF REPORTS AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS FOR OFFICIALS TO UNDERSTAND AND ACCURATELY REFLECT THE STATUS QUO FOR VICTIMS. ASSESSMENT OF COVID-19'S EFFECT ON VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE INCLUDING THE MARKED INCREASE IN HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE DURING THE WORLDWIDE COVID CRISIS. FORMULATING A PLAN TO HELP THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY COVID-19.
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS NGO COMMITTEE FOR FORB. DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION INPUT INTO THE AGENDA FOR MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE INTERVENTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE MOST VULNERABLE VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES SPECIAL EVENTS AND SHARING JOINT EFFORTS WITH OTHER NGOS AND UN LEADERS. ASSISTING IN DRAFTING STATEMENTS AND PROVIDING FACTS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AND THE NEED FOR VICTIMS TO RECEIVE AID. DRAFTING COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION OF FORB AND HUMAN RIGHTS ESPECIALLY FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES: CHILDREN WOMEN AND MINORITIES. SPEAKING OUT FOR REFUGEES ASYLUM SEEKERS VULNERABLE WOMEN CHILDREN AND MINORITIES THOSE WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED RELIGIOUS MINORITIES ETHNIC MINORITIES AND OTHER VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shirley Patrick Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Sandra Livingstone Ed | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Dawn Grove Secretary | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $333,321 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $333,321 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $333,402 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $23,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $339,990 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,950 |
| 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 | $29,387 |
| Information technology | $8,769 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,340 |
| Travel | $29,431 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,088 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,163 |
| All other expenses | $960 |
| Total functional expenses | $578,598 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $148,771 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $148,771 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $148,771 |
| 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 | $148,771 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Jus Cogens has recieved totaling $333,333.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURE | $333,333 |
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