Liberty Justice Center
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $6.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 11/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-4204425
Organization Overview
Liberty Justice Center is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Liberty Justice Center employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Liberty Justice Center 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, Liberty Justice Center generated $6.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 51.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 36.9% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO USE STRATEGIC LITIGATION TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL LIBERTIES AND A FREE ENTERPRISE SOCIETY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVANCEMENT OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL LIBERTIES AND A FREE ENTERPRISE THROUGH STRATEGIC LITIGATION, TRAINING, COMMUNICATION, ACTIVISM AND RESEARCH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrick Hughes President Thru 02/2022 | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $293,403 |
Diana Rickert Vice President | Officer | 40 | $228,403 |
Brian Kelsey Managing Attorney | 40 | $201,458 | |
Daniel Suhr Managing Attorney | 40 | $176,458 | |
Jeffrey Schwab Senior Attorney | 40 | $147,200 | |
Kristen Williamson Director Of Communications And Outreach | 40 | $139,333 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Deployed Inc Digital Marketing | 12/30/21 | $135,481 |
Sue Zoldak Strategic Counseling | 12/30/21 | $106,135 |
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 | $6,255,929 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,255,929 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $33,849 |
| 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 | $6,289,778 |
| 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. | $600,308 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,197 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,250,280 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,463 |
| Other employee benefits | $57,375 |
| Payroll taxes | $118,836 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $78,153 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $855,272 |
| Advertising and promotion | $98,422 |
| Office expenses | $10,532 |
| Information technology | $25,622 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,093 |
| Travel | $20,639 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $33,930 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $37,645 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,310,167 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,638,066 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $300,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $250,000 |
| 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 | $20,103 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $400 |
| Total assets | $4,208,569 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $170,830 |
| 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 | $170,830 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,443,502 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $594,237 |
| 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 | $4,208,569 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Liberty Justice Center has recieved totaling $472,450.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: JUSTICE | $152,100 |
Challenge Foundation Tigard, OR PURPOSE: EXPANSION OF WORKER FREEDOM & SCHOOL CHOICE EFFORTS | $100,000 |
Rodney Fund West Bloomfield, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | $65,000 |
Bader Family Foundation Garden City, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $52,000 |
Butler Family Foundation Dubuque, IA PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $50,000 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: $20,000 for free speech and school choice issues/ $250 for general operations | $20,250 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Thomas More Society Chicago, IL | $6,502,087 | $14,199,001 |
Shriver Center On Poverty Law Chicago, IL | $6,414,739 | $5,402,017 |
Legal Aid Society Inc Louisville, KY | $4,177,764 | $5,157,827 |
Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $5,196,321 | $4,063,190 |
Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc Milwaukee, WI | $6,156,366 | $4,665,104 |
Liberty Justice Center Chicago, IL | $4,208,569 | $6,289,778 |
Public Interest Legal Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $1,883,908 | $3,433,600 |
Business And Professional People For The Public Interest Chicago, IL | $13,543,972 | $3,404,355 |
Lawyers Committee For Better Housing Chicago, IL | $2,020,202 | $3,116,718 |
Latino Policy Forum Chicago, IL | $3,384,314 | $3,736,734 |
Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc Chicago, IL | $2,236,173 | $2,470,113 |
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,828,966 | $2,328,660 |