Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
- Assets
- $9.1m
- Revenue
- $13.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 08/1986
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 37-1188469
Organization Overview
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Illinois Equal 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 06/2022, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation generated $13.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.7m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has awarded 257 individual grants totaling $32,960,108. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION FUNDS CIVIL LEGAL AID IN ILLINOIS TO CHAMPION THE RIGHTS OF THOSE BURDENED BY BARRIERS TO JUSTICE. WE ENVISION EQUITABLE ACCESS TO AND NAVIGATION OF THE ILLINOIS CIVIL LEGAL SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS ARE MADE TO ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE TO ILLINOIS RESIDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS A CLEARING HOUSE TO PROVIDE RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022, GRANTS WERE MADE TO 34 ORGANIZATIONS, 32 OF WHICH ARE AS SHOWN ON SCHEDULE I. GRANTS OF$5,000 OR BELOW ARE NOT REPORTED ON SCHEDULE I.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leslie Corbett Chenoweth Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $131,564 |
Dorothy Capers Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Lauren Meachum President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Kendric Cobb Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Keith Emmons Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Shanin Farmer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $12,571,545 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $632,081 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,203,626 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,803 |
| 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 | $13,205,429 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,929,280 |
| 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 | $289,138 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,506 |
| Other employee benefits | $15,778 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,178 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,456 |
| Travel | $479 |
| 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 | $495 |
| Insurance | $2,366 |
| All other expenses | $5,129 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,715,854 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $526,604 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,442,465 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,072,920 |
| 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 | $12,799 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $743 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,055,531 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,134,637 |
| Grants payable | $680,566 |
| 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 | $271,433 |
| Total liabilities | $3,086,636 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $158,362 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,810,533 |
| 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 | $9,055,531 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has awarded $9,822,964 in support to 38 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
East St Louis, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN 65 SOUTHERN/CENTRAL COUNTIES INCLUDING VETERANS, PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINALIZATION OF CANNABIS AND THOSE IMPACTED BY HOUSING INSTABILITY DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. | $2,776,191 |
Rockford, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN 36 NORTHERN/CENTRAL COUNTIES INCLUDING VETERANS, PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINALIZATION OF CANNABIS AND THOSE IMPACTED BY HOUSING INSTABILITY DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. | $2,245,076 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE COORDINATED LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REFERRALS TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN COOK COUNTY AND TO VETERANS AND PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINALIZATION OF CANNABIS STATEWIDE. TO PROVIDE TECH EXPERTISE ON LEGAL AID NETWORKS PROGRAMS. | $851,381 |
Carbondale, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE MEDIATION SERVICES FOR FAMILIIES IN THE 1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AND TO TENANTS, LANDLORDS AND HOMEOWNERS IN HOUSING DISPUTES DUE TO THE PANDEMIC IN THE 1ST, 6TH AND 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITS. | $502,252 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, VETERANS AND PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINIALIZATION OF CANNABIS AND FORECLOSURE IN COOK COUNTY. | $426,969 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND VETERANS IN COOK COUNTY. | $386,054 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has recieved totaling $131,666.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Robert R Mccormick Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ILLINOIS ARMED FORCES LEGAL AID NETWORK | $125,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,641 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25 |
The@darrell R Windle Charitable Fund Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT | $0 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Chicago Chicago, IL | $15,557,581 | $23,153,196 |
Prairie State Legal Services Inc Rockford, IL | $13,043,548 | $17,866,109 |
Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Iowa Legal Aid Des Moines, IA | $14,580,759 | $13,573,795 |
American Bar Endowment Chicago, IL | $194,396,463 | $19,205,058 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,055,531 | $13,205,429 |
Legal Aid Of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | $9,531,147 | $11,342,252 |
Land Of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St Louis, IL | $13,021,176 | $11,751,411 |
Legal Services Of Eastern Mo Inc Saint Louis, MO | $15,856,307 | $9,965,950 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Chicago, IL | $755,537 | $8,920,793 |
Louisville & Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation Louisville, KY | $5,987,315 | $9,350,159 |