Pure Justice
- Assets
- $844.1k
- Revenue
- $361.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 02/2020
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 82-2261227
Organization Overview
Pure Justice is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Pure Justice employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pure Justice 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 12/2022, Pure Justice generated $361.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $370.3k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
PURE JUSTICE SEEKS TO EMPOWER, INSPIRE AND ACTIVATE ITS MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS TO CHAMPION RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES, EQUITY IN ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND TRANSFORMATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC STRUCTURES OF HARRIS COUNTY FOR THE UPLIFTING OF MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING: COMMUNITY ORGANIZING IS THE PROCESS OF BUILDING POWER THROUGH INVOLVING A CONSTITUENCY IN IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS THEY SHARE AND THE SOLUTIONS TO THOSE PROBLEMS THAT THEY DESIRE. THROUGH THIS PROCESS THE COMMUNITY EDUCATES EACH OTHER, DECISION MAKERS, AND OTHER VITAL STAKEHOLDERS.
VOTER REGISTRATION: IN AN EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT OUR COMMUNITIES ARE CIVICALLY ENGAGED, PURE JUSTICE ASSISTS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BECOME VOLUNTEER DEPUTY VOTER REGISTRARS AND HOST EVENTS TO HELP OTHERS TO GET REGISTERED TO VOTE. IN 2022 PURE JUSTICE HOSTED OR PARTICIPATED IN 135 VOTER EDUCATION EVENTS. POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMUNITY SAFETY: DEVELOPED A COMMUNITY SAFETY AND POLICING SURVEY TO CAPTURE COMMUNITY NEEDS. CAPTURED 400 SURVEYS IN 2022, IDENTIFIED 3 POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY DEMANDS FROM OVER-POLICED COMMUNITIES, HOSTING 5 POLICING/COMMUNITY SAFETY EVENTS. JUSTICE IN ACTION: BUILT A COALITION OF SUPPORT FOR MARVIN GUY, ASSISTED IN GETTING THE DEATH PENALTY REMOVED AS A SENTENCING OPTION FOR HIM AND HELPED SECURE HIS FIRST BAIL REDUCTION HEARING. FAIR CHANCE HOUSING: SURVEYED 250 RENTAL PROPERTIES IN HARRIS COUNTY TO IDENTIFY THOSE FRIENDLY TO JUSTICE-INVOLVED RESIDENTS. COMPLETED IMPACT REPORT FINDING THAT OF THE PROPERTIES INTERVIEWED, 70% WOULD AUTOMATICALLY DENY ANYONE WITH A FELONY RECORD.
FELLOWSHIPS: THE PURE JUSTICE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IS A PAID HANDS-ON TRAINING PROGRAM TO ASSIST OUR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN GAINING IN-DEPTH EXPERIENCE IN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP. IT CONSISTS OF CIVIC EDUCATION, ORGANIZING TRAINING, AND FIELD PRACTICE THROUGH DIRECT IMMERSION IN LOCAL ISSUE CAMPAIGNS CENTERED AROUND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: SUCCESSFULLY HELD 10 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, CONTACTED APPROXIMATELY 50,000 VOTERS TO HELP INCREASE VOTER TURNOUT, AND EDUCATED OVER 1500 INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR RIGHTS TO VOTE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sasha Legette President | Officer | 25 | $34,375 |
Canero Brown VP | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Alexandria Sharif Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Kami Tucker Secretary | Officer | 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 | $359,061 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $359,061 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $1,924 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $360,985 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $208,745 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $28,970 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,810 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $78,245 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,652 |
| Office expenses | $5,890 |
| Information technology | $5,148 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,283 |
| Travel | $2,056 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $370,299 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $813,444 |
| 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 | $4,340 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,990 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,279 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $844,053 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $844,053 |
| 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 | $844,053 |