Florida Justice Institute Inc
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Miami, FL
- Founding
- 10/1982
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 59-1878598
Organization Overview
Florida Justice Institute Inc is located in Miami, FL. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Florida Justice Institute Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Florida Justice Institute 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 09/2022, Florida Justice Institute Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.2% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FLORIDA JUSTICE INSTITUTE, INC. IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT USES IMPACT LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF FLORIDA'S POOR AND DISENFRANCHISED RESIDENTS, WHILE FOCUSING ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, HOMELESSNESS & POVERTY, DISABILITY ACCESS, AND OTHER CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES. THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES ARE PRINCIPALLY FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS, DONATIONS, AND FEES FOR CLIENT SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN FY 2022, WE SETTLED OUR DISABILITY RIGHTS LAWSUIT FOR INCARCERATED PEOPLE, AND CONTINUED TO MONITOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SETTLEMENT, WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO HELP BETWEEN 15,000 AND 20,000 PEOPLE. WE FILED AND SUCCESSFULLY SETTLED TWO LAWSUITS CHALLENGING ANTI-PANHANDLING ORDINANCES AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL, WHICH HAS AVERTED THE NEEDLESS ARRESTS OF DOZENS OF HOMELESS PEOPLE. WE PUBLICLY OPPOSED AN ANTI-CAMPING ORDINANCE, WHICH WILL LIKELY HAVE SIMILAR EFFECTS.WE SUCCESSFULLY SUED A COUNTY FOR FAILING TO MAKE ITS PUBLIC MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS, WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO HELP HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE. WE ACHIEVED A SUBSTANTIAL SETTLEMENT FOR THE FAMILY OF A MAN WHO WAS MURDERED IN PRISON. WE CONTINUED TO LITIGATE OUR LAWSUITS OVER THE USE OF SOLITARY CONFINEMENT IN THE ADULT AND JUVENILE CORRECTIONS SYSTEMS, WHICH HAD THE POTENTIAL TO AFFECT OVER 10,000 PEOPLE, AND WHICH CAME TO AN END. AND WE CONTINUED OUR GENERAL ADVOCACY WORK BY FIELDING AND RESPONDING TO HUNDREDS OF LETTERS FROM INCARCERATED PEOPLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Raymond Taseff Attorney | 50 | $137,033 | |
Dante P Trevisani Executive Di | Officer | 50 | $127,500 |
James Cunningham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Fernanda Borges Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amelia R Maguire Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roderick N Petrey Chairman/pre | Trustee | 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 | $600,306 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $600,306 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $412,827 |
| Investment income | $58,597 |
| 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 | $1,071,730 |
| 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. | $127,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,650 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $796,672 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $62,081 |
| Other employee benefits | $158,517 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,703 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $35,984 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,548 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,396 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $22,308 |
| Information technology | $33,866 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $57,095 |
| Travel | $1,438 |
| 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 | $400 |
| Insurance | $12,436 |
| All other expenses | $2,545 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,463,830 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $612,704 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $8,474 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,258 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,775,436 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,397,872 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,000 |
| 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 | $111,470 |
| Total liabilities | $119,470 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,278,402 |
| 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 | $3,397,872 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Florida Justice Institute Inc has recieved totaling $15,027.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation For Improvement Of Justice Inc McDonough, GA PURPOSE: IMPROVING USJUSTICE SYSTEM | $10,000 |
Peacock Foundation Inc Coral Gables, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $27 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,406,133 |
| Earnings | -$630,697 |
| Ending Balance | $2,775,436 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Georgia Legal Services Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,846,145 | $21,808,357 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,000,349 | $16,976,185 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,961,359 | $12,435,415 |
Legal Services Alabama Inc Montgomery, AL | $4,865,497 | $12,594,890 |
Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $9,043,816 | $13,698,474 |
Community Legal Servies Of Mid- Florida Inc Orlando, FL | $10,144,490 | $11,067,426 |
Legal Services Of Greater Miami Inc Miami, FL | $17,473,917 | $11,143,793 |
Florida Rural Legal Services Inc Lakeland, FL | $6,856,034 | $8,445,441 |
Legal Services Of North Florida Inc Tallahassee, FL | $10,311,104 | $7,282,318 |
Middle District Of Alabama Federal Defender Program Inc Montgomery, AL | $721,661 | $6,413,888 |
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Inc Jacksonville, FL | $4,666,272 | $6,853,537 |
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,717,313 | $6,971,906 |