Life After Justice is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2012. 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 12/2023, Life After Justice employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life After Justice 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 12/2023, Life After Justice generated $397.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $496.3k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIFE AFTER JUSTICE (LAJ) FIGHTS TO FREE THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED AND PROVIDES SUPPORT IN RECLAIMING THEIR LIVES AFTER JUSTICE. LIFE AFTER JUSTICE WAS CREATED BY EXONEREES. THE APPROACH OF THE MAJORITY EXONEREE-LED BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ROOTED IN THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE, AND UNDERSTANDING FROM THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF ITS LEADERSHIP. LAJ'S THREE-PRONGED APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO FREE INNOCENT INDIVIDUALS AND CONTRIBUTE TO SYSTEMIC CHANGES BY: *STRATEGICALLY LITIGATING CASES TO CHANGE POLICIES AND LAWS; *PROVIDING A NETWORK OF HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO SUPPORT EXONEREES IN REBUILDING THEIR LIVES; AND *ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF EXONEREES AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHIN STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AN ECOSYSTEM OF SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT BEYOND MONETARY AWARDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE LEGAL CLINIC STRATEGICALLY LITIGATES CASES TO FREE INNOCENT INDIVIDUALS AND CONTRIBUTE TO SYSTEMIC CHANGES BY WORKING TO CHANGE POLICIES AND LAWS.
THE AFTER EXONERATION EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A NETWORK OF HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO SUPPORT EXONEREES IN REBUILDING THEIR LIVES.
NATIONAL SURVEY PROJECT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jarrett Adams President (founder) | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Antione Day Vice President (founder) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Terrill Swift Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tyra Patterson Vice-Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rahmon Brown Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Megan Paulas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $397,510 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $397,510 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $65 |
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 | $397,575 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $121,055 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,402 |
Payroll taxes | $9,581 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,321 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,375 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $242,907 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,572 |
Office expenses | $1,243 |
Information technology | $7,721 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $24,828 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,350 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $423 |
Insurance | $5,474 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $496,273 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,063,310 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,001,065 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,219,467 |
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 | $4,307 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $423 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,288,572 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,551 |
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 | $19,551 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,035,489 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,233,532 |
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 | $3,288,572 |