Be Just Incorporated is located in Washington, DC. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Be Just Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AN INFLUENTIAL AND FAST GROWING ORGANIZATION THAT PURSUES THE RAISING OF AWARENESS OF THE RULE OF LAW AND THE SEPARATION OF POWERS, ESPECIALLY THE RESPECT OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY WITH FOCUS IN LATIN AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE EFFICIENT AND REALIABLE INSTITUTIONS THAT PROTECT THE DIGNITY OF ALL HUMAN BEINGS, STIMULATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND PRINCIPLES FOR JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND INFLUENCE THE STRENGHTENING OF INSTITUTIONS THAT CAN DEAL AGAINST CORRUPTION, WHILE DESIGNING PROTOCOLS FOR THE PROTECTION OF JUDGES, PROSECUTORS, LAWYERS WHO MAY BE THREATENED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THEIR WORK. TO ENCOURAGE ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION, IN PARTICULAR, WHEN ACTING IN PUBLIC POSITIONS AS JUDGES, PROSECUTORS, CLERKS, OFFICIALS AND OTHER STAFF.SUPPORT THE ADOPTION OF LEGAL REFORMS FOR THE MODERNIZATION AND TRANSPARENCY OF JUSTICE SECTO INSTITUTIONS, STRENGHTEN CAPACITIES OF PUBLIC SERVANTS AND THE COMMUNITY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION. PROMOTE THE RULE OF LAW AND CITIZENS UNDERSTANDING AND ENJOYMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION OF ANY KIND.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Francisco Villagran DE Leon Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Diana Chacon Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nerea Aparicio Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Claudia Escobar Mejia President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $111,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $111,000 |
| 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 | -$53,141 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$48 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $57,811 |
| 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. | $37,283 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,283 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,303 |
| Fees for services: Management | $400 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $138 |
| Advertising and promotion | $90 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $370 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,511 |
| Travel | $4,823 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,910 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $71,198 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,862 |
| 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 | $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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $54,862 |
| 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 | $9,053 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $9,053 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $45,809 |
| 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 | $54,862 |