Accountable Justice Action Fund
- Assets
- $17.3m
- Revenue
- $19.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 04/2018
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 82-3247136
Organization Overview
Accountable Justice Action Fund, operating under the name Just Impact Advisors, is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (I12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Just Impact Advisors employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Just Impact Advisors is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2022, Just Impact Advisors generated $19.7m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.5m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.2% per year over the past 4 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.
Since 2019, Just Impact Advisors has awarded 63 individual grants totaling $21,654,552. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM VIA PUBLIC EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, DONOR ADVISING AND GRANT MAKING. OUR CORE PROGRAMMATIC AREAS ARE GRANTS AND DONOR ADVISING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANTSTHE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO A VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE FOCUSED ON REFORMING AND SHRINKING THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM, WORKING TO ENSURE A HEALTHY MOVEMENT ECOSYSTEM. HISTORICALLY, GRANTS HAVE SUPPORTED COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, DIRECT ADVOCACY, JOURNALISM, NARRATIVE CHANGE, PROSECUTOR ACCOUNTABILITY, AND POLICY REFORM. WE PRIORITIZE FUNDING TO DIRECTLY IMPACTED LEADERS, AND A LARGE MAJORITY OF OUR FUNDING GOES TO ORGANIZATIONS LED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR. WE SEEK TO FUND INNOVATIVE LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS DEPLOYING DYNAMIC STRATEGIES TO REDUCE INCARCERATION AND TO FORGE SOLUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION THAT ARE EFFECTIVE IN KEEPING COMMUNITIES SAFE. GRANTS ARE TYPICALLY UNRESTRICTED AND MADE FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES FOR GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS. GRANTS HAVE RANGED IN SIZE FROM $30,000 TO $1,500,000.
DONOR ADVISINGTHE ASSOCIATION SPENDS THE MAJORITY OF ITS TIME FOCUSED ON PROVIDING ADVISORY ASSISTANCE, GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS, AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP TO DONORS WHO ON OUR ADVICE HAVE INVESTED HEAVILY INTO TRANSFORMING CRIMINAL JUSTICE. THE ASSOCIATION REGULARLY COMPOSE AND DISTRIBUTE MEMORANDA ON CURRENT AFFAIRS, RECENT NEWS, AND PHILANTHROPIC OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM SPACE, REACHING HUNDREDS OF DONORS AND DONOR ADVISORS EACH MONTH. WE PUBLISH ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS DISCUSSING OUR STRATEGY AND PROVIDING GUIDANCE TO FUNDERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN GRANTMAKING TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM FIELD. WE HOST EVENTS AND CONVENE SPEAKERS TO PROVIDE LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUNDERS, AND WE HAVE BEGUN OFFERING AN INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP TO THE FIELD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM FOR DONORS AND DONOR ADVISORS FOR INTERESTED DONORS AND DONOR ADVISORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chloe Cockburn CEO Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $321,258 |
Tim Silard Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Rashad Robinson President | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Michelle Crentsil Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Michael Kieschnick Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Beacon Advisors Inc Consulting | 8/30/22 | $138,000 |
Cormier Company Llc Consulting | 8/30/22 | $152,819 |
Seema Nandan Inc Consulting | 8/30/22 | $218,968 |
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 | $19,875,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,875,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $120,975 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$251,242 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $19,744,733 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,360,000 |
| 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. | $321,258 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $97,122 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $52,067 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,399 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,483 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $64,516 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,504 |
| Fees for services: Other | $531,730 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,170 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $24,667 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,016 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $23,286 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,532,839 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $778 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,658,799 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $625,000 |
| 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 | $18,374 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $17,302,951 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,969 |
| Grants payable | $750,000 |
| 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 | $761,969 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $16,540,982 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $17,302,951 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Accountable Justice Action Fund has awarded $7,360,000 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Portland, OR PURPOSE: Prosecutor elections & crim justice ref | $3,100,000 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: Prosecutor elections & crim justice ref | $1,700,000 |
San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: Support work on DA elections in TX | $800,000 |
WOMENS HEALTH & SAFETY PAC PURPOSE: Prosecutor elections & crim justice ref | $380,000 |
Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: Criminal Justice Reform | $300,000 |
Albany, NY PURPOSE: Support work on DA elections in NY | $250,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Accountable Justice Action Fund has recieved totaling $13,000,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Open Philanthropy Action Fund Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000,000 |
Open Philanthropy Action Fund Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Hebrew Home For The Aged Atriverdale Foundation Inc Bronx, NY | $107,017,435 | $14,129,144 |
Accountable Justice Action Fund Brooklyn, NY | $17,302,951 | $19,744,733 |
Boston Bar Foundation Inc Boston, MA | $10,948,237 | $1,799,920 |
New York Bar Foundation Albany, NY | $14,786,501 | $1,758,419 |
Garden State Law Enforcement Officers Association Tennent, NJ | $465,844 | $988,411 |
We Oppose Violence Everywhere Now Inc New York, NY | $1,021,458 | $822,834 |
Hundred Club Of Massachusetts Inc Braintree, MA | $9,340,113 | $815,829 |
Tour De Force Bike Ride Inc Washingtonville, NY | $152,206 | $627,759 |
Adams Family Foundation Inc East Haven, CT | $2,935,359 | $412,339 |
Erie County Bar Foundation Inc Buffalo, NY | $1,955,351 | $342,420 |
Hope Mobilization Inc Lowell, MA | $38,226 | $284,897 |
Fork Over Love Kingston, PA | $271,211 | $441,372 |