Abolitionist Law Center
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 07/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-2132412
Organization Overview
Abolitionist Law Center is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 2013. 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, Abolitionist Law Center employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Abolitionist Law 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, Abolitionist Law Center generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 58.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 48.4% 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
THE ABOLITIONIST LAW CENTER EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE RIGHTS OF PRISONERS AND THE WRONGLY-CONVICTED BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT INJUSTICES IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM AND ABOUT ABUSIVE CONDITIONS IN THE PRISON SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO PRISONERS IN ORDER TO RIGHT INJUSTICES AND ERRORS COMMITTED IN THE COURTS, AND TO LITIGATE THE NON-FRIVOLOUS CLAIMS OF PRISONERS ALLEGING VIOLATIONS OF THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS WHILE IN PRISON; TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RADICAL REFORMATION OF THE PRISON SYSTEM, WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF TAX EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 501(C)3 AND 501(H) OF THE CODE.THE PUBLIC HAS AN INTEREST IN ENSURING THAT ITS PRISON SYSTEM IS OPERATED WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF CONSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS LAW AND THAT THE BROADER CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM IS REFORMED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SOLITARY CONFINEMENT - THIS PROGRAM IS AIMED AT HOLDING PRISON OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE ILLEGAL AND INHUMANE ABUSE OF SOLITARY CONFINEMENT, AND ULTIMATELY ABOLISHING THE PRACTICE ENTIRELY. OUR WORK HERE IS CONCENTRATED ON LITIGATING CIVIL RIGHTS LAWSUITS FOR PRISONERS WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED BY BEING HELD IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT. WE HAD THREE CASES DURING 2021.
RELEASE FROM PRISON PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM IS AIMED AT FREEING PRISONERS THROUGH THE USE OF POST CONVICTION PETITIONS AND RESENTENCING. THE PUBLIC HAS AN INTEREST IN ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT HELD IN PRISON, ESPECIALLY WHERE THOSE INDIVIDUALS HAVE HAD THEIR RIGHTS SEVERELY VIOLATED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. WE HAD EIGHT CASES CURRENTLY BEING LITIGATED AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM.
ENVIRONMENTAL & HEALTH RIGHTS - THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO EXPOSE THE DANGEROUSLY POOR HEALTHCARE IN THE PRISONS, AND TO FORCE PRISON AUTHORITIES TO IMPROVE IT. IT ALSO AIMS TO SHUTDOWN PRISONS THAT ARE BUILT IN AREAS THAT EXPOSE PRISONERS TO ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT THEIR HEALTH. OUR WORK HERE IS FOCUSED ON AN INVESTIGATION OF A PRISON BUILT NEXT TO A COAL ASH DUMP, CONTESTING THE SUFFICIENCY OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR A PROPOSED PRISON IN KENTUCKY, WORKING TO GET HEPATITIS C POSITIVE PRISONERS CURED, AND WORKING TO IMPROVE HEALTH CONDITIONS AT THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY JAIL. WE HAD TEN CASES LITIGATED AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bret Grote Legal Director | Officer | 40 | $57,500 |
Dustin Mcdaniel Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $39,166 |
Robert Holbrook Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $25,000 |
Alissa Depiro Secretary | Officer | 45 | $4,994 |
Jamelia Morgan President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jules Lobel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $1,101,686 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,101,686 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,438,077 |
| Investment income | $510 |
| 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 | $3,543,117 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $17,000 |
| 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. | $126,660 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,748 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $513,728 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,556 |
| Payroll taxes | $49,378 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $162,189 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,023 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,243 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,500 |
| Office expenses | $21,655 |
| Information technology | $26,393 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,814 |
| Travel | $22,963 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,590 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,389 |
| Insurance | $5,209 |
| All other expenses | $1,133 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,673,851 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,294,548 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $340,452 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $282,951 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,654 |
| 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 | $5,494 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,132 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,300 |
| Total assets | $2,949,531 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,369 |
| 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 | $190,202 |
| Total liabilities | $193,571 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,324,782 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $431,178 |
| 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 | $2,949,531 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Abolitionist Law Center has recieved totaling $620,698.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COURT WATCHING IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTS, AND ALLEGHENY COUNTY JAIL ADVOCACY PROGRAMS | $200,000 |
Staunton Farm Foundation Trust Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURT AND JAIL ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES | $75,000 |
Vital Projects Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
National Religious Campaign Against Torture Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT PROJECTS TO REDUCE SOLITARY CONFINEMENT | $50,000 |
Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: CRIME AND LEGAL RELATED | $50,000 |
Opportunity Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $40,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Queens Legal Services Corporation New York, NY | $7,168,967 | $14,854,603 |
Manhattan Legal Services New York, NY | $3,947,304 | $15,825,650 |
Center For Family Representation New York, NY | $10,722,603 | $13,029,708 |
Legal Aid Society Of Nassau County N Y Hempstead, NY | $573,832 | $10,183,365 |
Community Legal Aid Society Inc Wilmington, DE | $4,484,753 | $6,404,383 |
New York Lawyers For The Public Interest Inc New York, NY | $9,582,845 | $6,504,940 |
Pro Bono Net Inc New York, NY | $2,007,753 | $5,542,782 |
Office Of The Appellate Defender Inc New York, NY | $4,161,878 | $4,307,867 |
Erie County Bar Association Buffalo, NY | $1,988,348 | $4,393,216 |
Seniorlaw Center Philadelphia, PA | $2,159,079 | $4,174,831 |
Disability Rights New Jersey A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Trenton, NJ | $2,974,873 | $3,846,484 |
Public Justice Center Inc Baltimore, MD | $3,311,123 | $3,104,378 |