Pretrial Justice Institute
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Founding
- 02/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1078400
Organization Overview
Pretrial Justice Institute is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1977. 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, Pretrial Justice Institute employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pretrial Justice Institute 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, Pretrial Justice Institute generated $1.9m 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 (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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 ADVANCE SAFE, FAIR, AND EFFECTIVE PRETRIAL REFORM THAT HONORS AND PROTECTS ALL PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PRETRIAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE CONTINUES TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION AND THE GOALS OF ITS MAJOR PROGRAMS. SIGNIFICANT BODIES OF WORK INCLUDE:* MACARTHUR FOUNDATION SAFETY & JUSTICE CHALLENGE - PJI SERVES AS CONVENER FOR THE NETWORK MEETINGS AND HOSTED VIRTUAL CONVENINGS IN 2021 THAT BROUGHT HUNDREDS OF STAKEHOLDERS TOGETHER ON THE MISSION TO RETHINK JAILS AND REDUCE THEIR LOCAL JURISDICTIONS' JAIL POPULATION. PJI ALSO MANAGES SJC'S ONLINE COMMUNITY SJCEXCHANGE WHERE STAKEHOLDERS GATHER TO EXCHANGE IDEAS, SHARE BEST PRACTICES, AND BE IN COMMUNITY.* ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION'S JUVENILE DETENTION ALTERNATIVES INITIATIVE - PJI CONTINUES TO MANAGE THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF JDAICONNECT, INCLUDING TECH SUPPORT, CONTENT CURATION, MEMBER ENGAGEMENT, AND EVENT PRODUCTION.* WITH SUPPORT FROM THE ART FOR JUSTICE FUND - PJI CONTINUES TO CHAMPION LOCAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE, POLICY, AND CULTURAL REFORM EFFORTS TO EFFECT PRETRIAL CHANGE. PJI PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO JURISDICTIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. *EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT -THROUGH THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, COURSES AND EVENTS, PJI PROVIDES EDUCATION TO A VARIETY OF STAKEHOLDERS. THESE RESOURCES EQUIP STAKEHOLDERS WITH WITH RELEVANT, PERTINENT INFORMATION, DATA, AND ANALYSIS TO BUILD URGENCY, ADVOCACY AND KNOWLEDGE TO SUPPORT PRETRIAL REFORM. IN 2021, PJI PUBLISHED, WHAT IF, 10 QUESTIONS FOR SPARKING PRETRIAL CHANGE, AN INVITATION TO RETHINK OPTIONS FOR ENDING MASS INCARCERATION - WWW.PJI.PUB/WHATIF. PJI CONTINUES ITS INTERNAL DEVELOPMENT WORK TO DRAFT A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN AND THEORY OF CHANGE THAT CENTERS RACIAL EQUITY - A NON NEGOTIABLE COMPONENT OF PRETRIAL JUSTICE. PJI INTENDS TO COMPLETE THIS WORK AND COMPLETE AN ORGANIZATIONAL REBRAND AND RELAUNCH IN 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cherise Burdeen Executive Partner (thru July 2021) | Officer | 40 | $197,160 |
Meghan Guevara Executive Partner | Officer | 40 | $161,866 |
Tenille Patterson Executive Partner | Officer | 40 | $152,127 |
Jessica Bizik Director Of Engagement | 40 | $109,868 | |
Seema Gajwani Vice-Chair (thru July 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy La Vigne Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $150,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,600,295 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,750,295 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $140,844 |
| 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 | $1,893,987 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $508 |
| 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. | $554,260 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $199,950 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $759,835 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,529 |
| Other employee benefits | $88,887 |
| Payroll taxes | $85,551 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,933 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $336,921 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,054 |
| Office expenses | $47,839 |
| Information technology | $137,990 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,883 |
| Travel | $21,584 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,710 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $10,871 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,124,855 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,921,278 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $375 |
| 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 | $56,716 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,978,369 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,961 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $847,704 |
| 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 | $879,665 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $297,205 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $801,499 |
| 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 | $1,978,369 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Pretrial Justice Institute has recieved totaling $6,305,514.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO ORGANIZE AND CONVENE A NETWORK OF SELECTED JURISDICTIONS WORKING TOWARD LOCAL JAIL REFORM AS PART OF THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE CHALLENGE. | $1,935,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO ORGANIZE AND CONVENE A NETWORK OF SELECTED JURISDICTIONS WORKING TOWARD LOCAL JAIL REFORM AS PART OF THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE CHALLENGE. | $1,935,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO ORGANIZE AND CONVENE A NETWORK OF SELECTED JURISDICTIONS WORKING TOWARD LOCAL JAIL REFORM AS PART OF THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE CHALLENGE. | $1,935,000 |
Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO MANAGE JDAICONNECT AS A WEB-BASED PLATFORM TO CONNECT JDAI SITES AND PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO JDAI RESOURCES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING | $500,000 |
Clara Weiss Fund Weiss David C Et Al Ttee Seville, OH PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NON-PROFIT OPERATIONS | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14 |
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 |
Public Defender Corporation For 13th Judicial Circuit Charleston, WV | $3,206,413 | $3,541,926 |
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 |
West Family Foundation Chesterbrook, PA | $20,253,095 | $295,521 |
Cyber Bytes Foundation Stafford, VA | $438,154 | $1,114,911 |
National Correctional Industries Association Inc Baltimore, MD | $810,204 | $543,583 |