Civil Rights Corps
- Assets
- $13.1m
- Revenue
- $7.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 50
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-3422012
Organization Overview
Civil Rights Corps is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Civil Rights Corps employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Civil Rights Corps 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, Civil Rights Corps generated $7.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Civil Rights Corps has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $1,945,377. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CIVIL RIGHTS CORPS CRC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CHALLENGING SYSTEMIC INJUSTICE IN THE UNITED STATES LEGAL SYSTEM A SYSTEM THAT IS BUILT ON WHITE SUPREMACY AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITY. CONT. ON SCHED O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CRC IS BEST KNOWN FOR ITS LITIGATION, WHICH CHALLENGES THE ROUTINE PRACTICES THAT ENABLE MASS INCARCERATION, INCLUDING THE NEAR-UNIVERSAL RELIANCE ON MONEY BAIL, THE GROWING USE OF FINES AND FEES TO FUND THE CRIMINAL SYSTEM, PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT, AND THE FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COUNSEL. THESE PRACTICES ARE BOTH IMMORAL AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL. EVEN WHERE OUR LITIGATION IS ONGOING, WE CAN HAVE AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT. OUR LITIGATION HAS RELEASED AT LEAST 13,000 PEOPLE FROM JAIL IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS CUT THE JAIL POPULATION IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS BY 22 STRUCK DOWN LOUISIANAS COURT FUNDING SYSTEM ON FINANCIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST GROUNDS AND MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR MORE THAN 291,000 POOR TENNESSEANS WHOSE DRIVERS LICENSES WERE REVOKED FOR NONPAYMENT OF COURT DEBT OR TICKETS TO HAVE THEIR LICENSES REINSTATED. WE CURRENTLY HAVE MORE THAN 20 CASES IN ACTIVE LITIGATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alexander Karakatsanis Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $170,000 |
Claudia Withers COO | Officer | 40 | $168,863 |
Ryan C Downer Director Of Litigation | Officer | 40 | $154,199 |
Bina Ahmad Senior Attorney | 40 | $153,575 | |
Tara Mikkilineni Senior Attorney | 40 | $143,750 | |
Jeffrey Stein Deputy Dir Of Litigation | 40 | $132,375 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $450,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,035,736 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,486,036 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11,359 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $122,241 |
| 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 | $7,081,687 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $500,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $15,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,450,390 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $199,376 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,920,052 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $145,254 |
| Other employee benefits | $256,972 |
| Payroll taxes | $265,516 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,781 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $77,377 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $190,647 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $35,985 |
| Information technology | $3,461 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $709,784 |
| Travel | $51,216 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,482 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $156,145 |
| Insurance | $14,747 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,138,859 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,581,645 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,999,500 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $598,767 |
| 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 | $71,972 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $741,186 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $95,985 |
| Total assets | $13,089,055 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,719 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $245,918 |
| 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 | $269,637 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,585,045 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,234,373 |
| 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 | $13,089,055 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Civil Rights Corps has awarded $500,000 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Towson, MD PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $87,500 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $37,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Civil Rights Corps has recieved totaling $3,950,850.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Civil Participation | $1,050,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $1,000,000 |
Vital Projects Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Sandler Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS CORPS FINES AND FEES | $500,000 |
Deer Creek Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: SUPPORT LITIGATION AGAINST ABUSES IN THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM | $150,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Association For Gun Rights Inc Fredericksburg, VA | $3,761,291 | $15,555,397 |
People For The American Way Foundation Washington, DC | $11,850,277 | $6,120,086 |
Civil Rights Corps Washington, DC | $13,089,055 | $7,081,687 |
Gun Owners Of America Inc Springfield, VA | $9,655,984 | $8,674,177 |
National Redistricting Foundation Washington, DC | $10,161,512 | $9,689,030 |
Leadership Conference On Civil And Human Rights Inc Washington, DC | $5,151,123 | $5,837,651 |
Save The Children Action Network Washington, DC | $2,133,552 | $5,058,065 |
Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | $2,170,408 | $3,199,677 |
March On Maryland Inc Annapolis, MD | $3,121,880 | $6,897,403 |
Franklin Education Forum Washington, DC | $2,626,564 | $4,912,426 |
Worker Rights Consortium Washington, DC | $1,652,712 | $2,681,576 |
The Center For Organizational Research And Education Arlington, VA | $2,527,191 | $3,625,969 |