Equal Justice Under Law
- Assets
- $527.6k
- Revenue
- $401.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-2209985
Organization Overview
Equal Justice Under Law is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (I99) the organization is classified as: Crime & Legal-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Equal Justice Under Law employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equal Justice Under Law 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, Equal Justice Under Law generated $401.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $545.9k 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
TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY IN ORDER TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW MADE SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON BEHALF OF PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY. WE FOUGHT FOR VOTING RIGHTS IN TENNESSEE FOR MORE THAN 451,000 TENNESSEEANS WITH FELONY RECORDS. UNDER CURRENT LAW, TENNESSEE AUTOMATICALLY STRIPS ANYONE CONVICTED OF A FELONY OF THE RIGHT TO VOTE. THE RESULT OF THIS POLICY IS THAT MORE THAN 9% OF THE TOTAL VOTING AGE POPULATION OF TENNESSEE AND MORE THAN 21% OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOTING AGE POPULATION CANNOT VOTE.THE VOTING RIGHTS RESTORATION PROCESS CREATED WAS SO CONVOLUTED AS TO MAKE IT ESSENTIALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO REGAIN THE RIGHT TO VOTE, AND APPLICANTS IN SOME COUNTIES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO PAY A MODERN-DAY POLL TAX IN THE FORM OF A FEE TO RESTORE THEIR RIGHTS. WE SECURED EARLY VICTORIES IN THIS CASE IN 2021 WHEN THE STATE AGREED TO UPDATE ITS VOTER REGISTRATION FORM TO BE MORE CLEAR ABOUT WHO AMONG THOSE WITH FELONY CONVICTIONS IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONTINUED TO CHALLENGE THE USE OF ABUSIVE PRIVATIZED PROBATION IN CALIFORNIA AND MONTANA. FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES CHARGE EXORBITANT FEES FOR COURT-RELATED SUPERVISION AND THREATEN INDIVIDUALS WITH JAIL IF THEY CANNOT PAY THE FEES, CREATING A DEBTORS' PRISON. WE CONTINUED OUR FIGHT IN THIS ISSUE AREA IN CALIFORNIA AND FILED A NEW CASE IN 2021 IN MONTANA. WE ALSO CHALLENGED THE CRIMINALIZATION OF FAILURE TO PAY RENT IN ARKANSAS. IF A TENANT FALLS BEHIND ON RENT FOR JUST ONE DAY, FOR ANY REASON, LANDLORDS ARE GIVEN THE OPTION OF A CRIMINAL EVICTION AND THE TENANT CAN BE CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND A FINE. WE FILED A LAWSUIT TO CHALLENGE THIS LAW.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Phil Telfeyan President And Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $155,000 |
Jeff Gould Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Hytham Ashuraey Chair And Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rana Kanaan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alfred Baca Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lara Born Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $168,311 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $228,539 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $396,850 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,786 |
| 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 | $401,636 |
| 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. | $174,568 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,694 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $193,846 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,840 |
| Other employee benefits | $28,870 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,482 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,331 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,456 |
| Information technology | $8,039 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $85,843 |
| Travel | $2,570 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,599 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $545,944 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $401,790 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $105,826 |
| 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 | $19,950 |
| Total assets | $527,566 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $394 |
| 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 | $683 |
| Total liabilities | $1,077 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $526,489 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $527,566 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Equal Justice Under Law has recieved totaling $47,682.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Soli Deo Gloria Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: GENERAL BUDGET | $35,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $11,000 |
Blum Family Foundation Nashville, TN PURPOSE: FOR ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) | $1,000 |
Pappas Foundation Inc Farmington Hills, MI PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $182 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Nw3c Inc Richmond, VA | $1,665,967 | $10,539,538 |
Campaign Legal Center Inc Washington, DC | $22,291,468 | $15,501,191 |
World Justice Project Washington, DC | $21,811,240 | $12,474,827 |
Nacdl Foundaton For Criminal Jusitce Washington, DC | $5,076,574 | $4,798,036 |
Mil Mujeres Inc Washington, DC | $570,707 | $2,673,177 |
Pretrial Justice Institute Baltimore, MD | $1,978,369 | $1,893,987 |
Demand Justice Initiative Washington, DC | $2,661,355 | $2,919,014 |
Insight Crime Incorporated Washington, DC | $2,028,804 | $1,563,814 |
Cyber Bytes Foundation Stafford, VA | $438,154 | $1,114,911 |
National Correctional Industries Association Inc Baltimore, MD | $810,204 | $543,583 |
Equal Justice Under Law Washington, DC | $527,566 | $401,636 |
National Association Of Security Co Inc Washington, DC | $898,685 | $549,846 |