Justice Defense Fund
- Assets
- $563.6k
- Revenue
- $542.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 85-1451255
Organization Overview
Justice Defense Fund is located in Denver, CO. As of 12/2022, Justice Defense Fund employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Justice Defense Fund 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, Justice Defense Fund generated $542.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (52.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $398.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (54.8%) per year over the past 2 years. 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
EMPOWERING SURVIVORS OF ONLINE SEX TRAFFICKING, CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL ("CHILD PORNOGRAPHY"), AND CRIMINAL IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE TO PURSUE JUSTICE THROUGH STRATEGIC LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC PRESSURE CAMPAIGNS: BY SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON THE ISSUE AT HAND, JDF BRINGS SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC PRESSURE AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO ABUSERS, THEIR ENABLERS, AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, COMPELLING THEM TO TAKE ACTION. JDF EDUCATES LEGISLATORS, CORPORATIONS, AND THE PUBLIC IN ORDER TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ADOPTION OF LAWS AND POLICIES BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY THAT PREVENT SEX TRAFFICKING, ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, AND IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE (IBSA).
LITIGATION AND PLAINTIFF SUPPORT: JDF SUPPORTS CIVIL LITIGATION WITH FUNDING WHERE NEEDED AND HELPS SURVIVORS ACCESS THE COSTLY AND HISTORICALLY UNEQUAL LEGAL SYSTEM BY SUPPORTING THEIR PURSUIT OF JUSTICE HOLISTICALLY, INCLUDING ACCESS TO WRAPAROUND SERVICES SUCH AS THERAPY. JDF RAISED AN ADDITIONAL $598,800 IN 2022 THAT WENT DIRECTLY TO FIRMS FOR STRATEGIC LITIGATION AND PLAINTIFF SUPPORT, MAKING THE TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSE $745,395, AND THE TOTAL RAISED BY AND FOR JDF'S WORK FOR PART I, LINE 8: $1,140,755.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $91,375 |
Name Not Listed Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed COO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $128,750 |
Name Not Listed Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $541,955 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $541,955 |
| 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 | $541,955 |
| 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. | $220,125 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,013 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,256 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $862 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,224 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,311 |
| Advertising and promotion | $58,111 |
| Office expenses | $4,528 |
| Information technology | $8,902 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,433 |
| Travel | $21,668 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,354 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $398,887 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $342,572 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $220,950 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $94 |
| Total assets | $563,616 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,352 |
| 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 | $6,352 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $557,264 |
| 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 | $563,616 |