Causa Justa Just Cause
- Assets
- $5.0m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 49
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 11/2004
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 55-0883038
Organization Overview
Causa Justa Just Cause is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (L01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Causa Justa Just Cause employed 49 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Causa Justa Just Cause 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 06/2021, Causa Justa Just Cause generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 6 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
CAUSA JUSTA::JUST CAUSE BUILDS GRASSROOTS POWER AND LEADERSHIP TO CREATE STRONG, EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES. WE BUILD BRIDGES OF SOLIDARITY BETWEEN WORKING CLASS COMMUNITIES OF COLOR THROUGH RIGHTS-BASED SERVICES, POLICY CAMPAIGNS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND DIRECT ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY RIGHTS CAMPAIGNS - WE ADVOCATED FOR COMMUNITY RIGHTS RATHER THAN INCREASED COMMUNITY POLICING WITH YOUTH AND AFRICAN AMERICAN RESIDENTS AND WORKED TO INCREASE PROTECTIONS FOR IMMIGRANTS INCLUDING SUPPORTING DIRECT ACTIONS, IMPLEMENTING EXISTING LAWS AND PROTECTIONS AND ADVOCATING FOR AN END TO GANG INJUNCTIONS IN SAN FRANCISCO AND AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. WE ALSO CARRIED OUT A 2020 CENSUS OUTREACH PROJECT IN SAN FRANCISCO AND OAKLAND.
HOUSING, LAND AND DEVELOPMENT - WE PROVIDED DIRECT TENANTS RIGHTS SERVICES IN OAKLAND AND SAN FRANCISCO TO MORE THAN 1,500 TENANTS AND FAMILIES, AND ADVOCATED FOR STRENGTHENED TENANT RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING.
PURE AIR OAKLAND - CJJC TOOK ON PURE AIR OAKLAND AS A FISCAL PROJECT. PURE AIR OAKLAND PROVIDES AIR FILTERS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF OAKLAND AND THE EAST BAY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Vanessa Moses Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $70,466 |
Aspen Dominguez CFO | Officer | 40 | $62,709 |
Shaketa Redden Inter. Exec Dir | Officer | 40 | $57,642 |
Ntanya Lee President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Foy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Gold Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,282,192 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,133,932 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,416,124 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $43,333 |
| Investment income | $12,206 |
| 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 | $3,483,728 |
| 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. | $260,149 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $131,649 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,547,766 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,128 |
| Other employee benefits | $263,557 |
| Payroll taxes | $128,573 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $315 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,682 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $147,577 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,075 |
| Office expenses | $66,533 |
| Information technology | $74,728 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $299,882 |
| Travel | $2,555 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,457 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,485 |
| Insurance | $10,174 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,871,332 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,191,411 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,800,950 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $474,006 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $417,374 |
| 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 | $47,216 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $50,898 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,981,855 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $564,306 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $46,575 |
| 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 | $38,557 |
| Total liabilities | $649,438 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,017,152 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,315,265 |
| 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 | $4,981,855 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Causa Justa Just Cause has awarded $545,892 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Re-grant Housing/Development | $153,675 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Re-grant-Day Laborer Proj. | $147,942 |
PROTECT OAKLAND RENTERS PURPOSE: Tenant Protections | $123,700 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SF Rising support | $39,346 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Re-grant-Day Laborer Proj. | $36,639 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SFIRDC support | $23,006 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Causa Justa Just Cause has recieved totaling $656,951.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO KEEP COMMUNITY HEALTH AND THE PERSPECTIVES OF UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS AT THE FOREFRONT OF NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. | $250,000 |
Marguerite Casey Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $142,000 |
Common Counsel Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $70,000 |
Saje Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE PART IV | $37,500 |
Hill Snowdon Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,695 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Eviction Defense Collaborative Inc San Francisco, CA | $4,442,827 | $9,517,293 |
California Yimby Sacramento, CA | $3,332,341 | $900,288 |
Coalition For Adequate School Housing Sacramento, CA | $2,734,906 | $3,444,663 |
Causa Justa Just Cause Oakland, CA | $4,981,855 | $3,483,728 |
Southern Nevada Homebuilders Assn Inc Las Vegas, NV | $2,383,055 | $1,869,224 |
Interfaith Housing Assistance Corp Lemon Grove, CA | $1,637,628 | $1,229,150 |
Techequity Collaborative Martinez, CA | $382,326 | $1,001,805 |
San Francisco Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, CA | $126,939 | $814,905 |
Csa San Diego County El Cajon, CA | $304,145 | $784,364 |
Abundant Housing La Education Fund Los Angeles, CA | $119,524 | $536,727 |
Apartment Association California Southern Cities Inc Long Beach, CA | $775,919 | $465,560 |
Border Kindness El Centro, CA | $365,611 | $473,511 |