Forward Justice Action Network
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $856.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-2032850
Organization Overview
Forward Justice Action Network is located in Durham, NC. According to its NTEE Classification (P01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forward Justice Action Network 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 12/2021, Forward Justice Action Network generated $856.7k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $200.3k during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORWARD JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK IS A NONPROFIT WITH THE PURPOSE TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATIONAL AND ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE POLITICAL AND GRASSROOTS SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT ADVANCE RACIAL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN NORTH CAROLINA AND THE SOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021 FORWARD JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK AND OUR MOVEMENT PARTNERS MADE STRIDES TOWARD PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE RIGHT TO VOTE ADDRESSING POVERTY AND LOW WAGES FROM THE BOTTOM UP AND CONTINUING TO DISMANTLE MASS INCARCERATION. AS A PART OF OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN WE REVIEWED FEDERAL VOTING PROTECTION LEGISLATION AND ORGANIZED A 'FIGHT FOR THE PEOPLE' SUMMER OF DEMONSTRATIONS IN SUPPORT OF FEDERAL VOTING RIGHTS PROTECTIONS. ADDITIONALLY WE'VE LED ADVOCACY AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE VOTING RIGHTS FIGHT IN THE NORTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL REPORT THE STRUGGLE FOR VOTING RIGHTS IN NORTH CAROLINA. OTHER KEY BODIES OF WORK INCLUDE PARDON ADVOCACY AND FIGHTING FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE FOR DONTAE SHARPE AND HOWARD DUDLEY. DESPITE BEING FULLY EXONERATED DONTAE HAD YET TO RECEIVE A FULL PARDON OF INNOCENCE FROM THE STATE OF NC TO CLEAR HIS NAME. AFTER TWO YEARS OF ADVOCACY INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ATTENTION AND 11 WEEKS OF CONTINUED DEMONSTRATIONS IN FRONT OF THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION DONTAE SHARPE AND HOWARD DUDLEY FINALLY RECEIVED A FULL PARDON OF INNOCENCE.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daryl Atkinson Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Caitlin Swain Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Norris Henderson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.05 | $0 |
Erica Willams Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.05 | $0 |
Christian Motley Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.05 | $0 |
Nia Wilson Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.05 | $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 | $856,654 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $856,654 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $856,654 |
| 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. | $41,543 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,848 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $73,262 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,834 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,120 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,422 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,207 |
| Office expenses | $815 |
| Information technology | $11,666 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,324 |
| Travel | $5,190 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $91 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,566 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $200,346 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,172,306 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $175,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,625 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,349,931 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,646 |
| 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 | $16,646 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $668,025 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $665,260 |
| 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 | $1,349,931 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Forward Justice Action Network has recieved totaling $550,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM | $250,000 |
Accountable Justice Action Fund Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: Support work on DA elections in NC | $200,000 |
Heising-Simons Action Fund Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Arc Of Loudoun Leesburg, VA | $3,968,045 | $6,356,492 |
Disability Rights Tennessee Nashville, TN | $1,220,145 | $3,441,612 |
Fostering Acadia Richmond, VA | $1,450,997 | $3,973,537 |
National Senior Citizen Committee Inc Reston, VA | $934,367 | $2,778,352 |
Nc Child Raleigh, NC | $2,283,671 | $2,291,187 |
Voices For Georgias Children Inc Atlanta, GA | $2,409,604 | $1,880,470 |
Womens Rights And Empowerment Network Columbia, SC | $2,929,411 | $1,435,593 |
Alliance For Care At The End Oflife Alexandria, VA | $610,512 | $1,330,283 |
National Black Child Development Institute Inc Greensboro, NC | $318,465 | $934,105 |
Tennessee Chapter Of Childrens Advocacy Centers Nashville, TN | $599,222 | $730,108 |
Hospice Choice Inc Norton, VA | $258,502 | $681,423 |
Bountiful American Foundation Inc Adams, TN | $109,232 | $487,228 |