Georgia Justice Project Inc
- Assets
- $6.8m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 01/1991
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 58-1917659
Organization Overview
Georgia Justice Project Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (I50) the organization is classified as: Administration of Justice, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Georgia Justice Project Inc employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Justice Project Inc 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, Georgia Justice Project Inc generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.4% 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
GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT (GJP) STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY BY DEMONSTRATING A BETTER WAY TO REPRESENT AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO REENTRY. GJP PROMOTES INNOVATIVE CHANGE THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND COALITION BUILDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CRIMINAL REPRESENTATION: GJP REPRESENTS INDIGENT CRIMINALLY ACCUSED IN THE METRO-ATLANTA AREA. WE PROVIDE FULL CRIMINAL DEFENSE FREE OF CHARGE FOR SELECTED CLIENTS. CRIMINAL CLIENTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORTS. WE HANDLE ABOUT 90 CRIMINAL CASES PER YEAR RANGING FROM MISDEMEANOR TO SERIOUS FELONIES.CRIMINAL RECORDS REPRESENTATION: GJP PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHOSE CRIMINAL RECORD IS CREATING A BARRIER TO EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, EDUCATION OR OTHER BENEFITS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION REGARDING CRIMINAL RECORDS AND RIGHTS, CORRECTION OF RECORDS IF NEEDED AND EXPUNGEMENT OF RECORDS WHEN ALLOWED UNDER GEORGIA LAW. WE ALSO ADVOCATE WITH EMPLOYERS AND HOUSING ON BEHALF OF THOSE WITH CRIMINAL HISTORIES. WE PROVIDE THIS SERVICE TO CLIENTS FREE OF CHARGE TO ABOUT 500 CLIENTS PER YEAR. SOCIAL SERVICES:GJP PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO BOTH CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND CRIMINAL RECORDS CLIENTS AS NEEDED. WE PROVIDE COUNSELING, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AND OTHER SOCIAL SUPPORTS. WE PROVIDE VISITATION TO CLIENTS IN PRISON OR JAIL. WE ALSO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CLIENT FAMILIES THROUGH THREE EVENTS DURING THE YEAR. WE HAVE 3 SOCIAL WORKERS ON STAFF WHO WORK WITH OVER 500 CLIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. ADVOCACY/POLICY:GJP SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE LAWS IN GEORGIA THAT CREATE COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES FOR THOSE WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS. BY CHANGING THE LAWS, WE HOPE TO ALLOW MORE PEOPLE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, EDUCATION AND OTHER BENEFITS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, GJP GAVE OVER 90 PRESENTATIONS TO 4,000 ATTENDEES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Douglas B Ammar Executive Dir. | Officer | 50 | $135,450 |
Brenda J Smeeton Legal Director | 40 | $100,204 | |
Christopher Turner Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Dan Beale Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Michael Canaras Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Robert Preston Brown Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $161,035 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $242,640 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,131,193 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $22,502 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,534,868 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $132,559 |
| Investment income | $2,136 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $13,515 |
| 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 | $2,683,875 |
| 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. | $269,230 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,769 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,360,067 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $182,743 |
| Payroll taxes | $121,894 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $161,751 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $45,747 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,365 |
| 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 | $40,766 |
| Insurance | $16,232 |
| All other expenses | $65,490 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,481,042 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $330,081 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,467,132 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,102,331 |
| 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 | $7,916 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $873,440 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,780,900 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,047 |
| 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 | $122,644 |
| Total liabilities | $135,691 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,015,945 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,629,264 |
| 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 | $6,780,900 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that Georgia Justice Project Inc has recieved totaling $2,505,244.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,275,000 |
Georgia Power Foundation Inc In Receivership Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: DIRECT SERVICES SUPPORT FOR EXPUNGEMENT HELP DESK PILOT AND RECORD RESTRICTION SUMMITS | $500,000 |
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: SECOND CHANCE FOR GEORGIA CAMPAIGN | $300,000 |
Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: SIGNATURE | $50,000 |
Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $45,000 |
Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO ADVANCE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM IN GEORGIA | $41,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lindbergh City Center Owners Association Inc Atlanta, GA | $335,188 | $2,748,530 |
Georgia Justice Project Inc Atlanta, GA | $6,780,900 | $2,683,875 |
Nashville Drug Court Foundation Inc Nashville, TN | $594,953 | $1,811,611 |
Florida Justice Reform Institute Inc Tallahassee, FL | $1,247,341 | $1,118,552 |
Project Challenge North Carolina Inc Spruce Pine, NC | $75,609 | $696,201 |
Children First Inc Athens, GA | $568,160 | $596,223 |
Child Protect Inc Montgomery, AL | $1,327,531 | $620,397 |
Childrens Guardian Fund Inc Sarasota, FL | $956,611 | $803,601 |
Marion-Winston Court Referral Services Inc Winfield, AL | $454,334 | $566,825 |
Race Matters For Juvenile Justice Charlotte, NC | $428,150 | $642,423 |
Court Referral Services 14th Judicial Circuit Community Jasper, AL | $201,447 | $319,853 |
Professional Bail Agents Of The United States Casselberry, FL | $201,489 | $233,447 |