Constitutional Rights Foundation
- Assets
- $7.2m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 05/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-2219680
Organization Overview
Constitutional Rights Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Constitutional Rights Foundation employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Constitutional Rights Foundation 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 12/2021, Constitutional Rights Foundation generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATE STUDENTS ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION, OUR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS, AND EFFECTIVE CITIZENSHIP
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAW, HISTORY & GOVERNMENTCRF'S LAW, HISTORY, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS FOCUS ON HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, INSTITUTIONS, PEOPLE, AND PROCESSES THAT SHAPE OUR LAWS AND GOVERNMENT. EACH YEAR CRF'S LAW & GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS THE CALIFORNIA STATE MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION. IN 2021, CRF'S MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION DIRECTLY INVOLVED OVER 7,500 CALIFORNIA STUDENTS AND 3,000 LEGAL AND TEACHER VOLUNTEERS. AMONG ITS OFFERING CRF DELIVERS WEB-ASSISTED PROGRAM TO EDUCATE ABOUT THE SCOPE AND LIMITS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN YOUTH AND THE POLICE, AN EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LOS ANGELES DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR AT-RISK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND A LAWYER CLASSROOM CURRICULAR PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS.
PUBLICATIONSCRF PUBLISHES AND DISTRIBUTES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND MATERIALS ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT, CIVIC PARTICIPATION, U.S. AND WORLD HISTORY, AND CURRENT ISSUES. CRF OFFERS NEARLY 600 HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL LESSONS IN ITS CATALOG AND ONLINE FOR VARIOUS AUDIENCES INCLUDING, TEACHERS, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS. IN 2021, OUR WEBSITES ATTRACTED OVER 4.6 MILLION UNIQUE VISITORS. CRF ALSO DISTRIBUTES ITS ACCLAIMED QUARTERLY CURRICULAR NEWSLETTER, BILL OF RIGHTS IN ACTION FREE OF-CHARGE TO SOME 31,000 EDUCATORS NATIONALLY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
CIVIC LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENTCRF'S CIVIC LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS BRING TO LIFE THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP BY CHALLENGING YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME INFORMED, SKILLED AND CIVICALLY ENGAGED. CRF'S EVALUATION-VALIDATED EXPANDING HORIZONS INSTITUTE PROGRAM PLACES FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE BOUND AND UNDERSERVED STUDENTS IN LOCAL LAW FIRMS, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT OFFICES, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPERIENCE A PROFESSIONAL WORK ENVIRONMENT, DEVELOP CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND PLAN FOR THEIR ACADEMIC FUTURES. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE PANDEMIC IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED WORKSHOPS.THE FOUNDATION'S CIVIC ACTION PROJECT, A WEB BASED PROGRAM FOR U.S. GOVERNMENT STUDENTS, PROVIDES A PRACTICUM IN CIVIC LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT FOR OVER 235,000 YOUTH AND TEACHERS IN 50 STATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amanda Susskind President | Officer | 40 | $230,000 |
Keri Doggett Vp, Programming & Operatio | 40 | $134,600 | |
Victor Monzon Controller (thru 03/22) | Officer | 40 | $91,677 |
Jonathan M Gordon Board CFO | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kimberly Dunne Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Shannon Alexander Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $918,425 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $430,549 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,163,677 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,512,651 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $198,699 |
| Investment income | $110,715 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $2,825 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $68,406 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$64,096 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,829,200 |
| 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. | $353,403 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,693 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $883,764 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,608 |
| Other employee benefits | $132,522 |
| Payroll taxes | $84,321 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $62,092 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,353 |
| Fees for services: Other | $140,983 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $201,768 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $104,127 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,299 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,847 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,086,765 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,408,262 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $379,324 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $203,707 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $33,657 |
| 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 | $24,970 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,220,919 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,813,988 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $117,252 |
| Total assets | $7,202,079 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $131,031 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $38,210 |
| 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 | $151,560 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $320,801 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,407,081 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $474,197 |
| 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 | $7,202,079 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Constitutional Rights Foundation has awarded $57,885 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: URBAN WATERS CIVIC PROJECT | $30,401 |
Santa Monica, CA PURPOSE: URBAN WATERS CIVIC PROJECT | $27,484 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Constitutional Rights Foundation has recieved totaling $2,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation Oxnard, CA PURPOSE: IN HONOR OF JOSEPH CALABRESE RECEIVING THE LLOYD M. SMITH AWARD | $2,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,788,294 |
| Earnings | $194,254 |
| Other Expense | $41,893 |
| Ending Balance | $1,940,655 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Northern California San Francisco, CA | $50,273,493 | $20,203,197 |
Aclu Foundation Of Southern Calif Los Angeles, CA | $48,853,408 | $18,834,457 |
National Day Laborer Organizingnetwork Pasadena, CA | $10,086,654 | $6,946,557 |
Firearms Policy Coalition Las Vegas, NV | $1,601,483 | $6,404,219 |
Aclu Foundation Of San Diego And Imperial Counties Inc San Diego, CA | $11,164,604 | $6,106,880 |
Ella Baker Center For Human Rights In California Oakland, CA | $18,713,132 | $3,553,376 |
American Civil Liberties Union Los Angeles, CA | $9,796,512 | $5,601,442 |
Pacific Justice Institute Sacramento, CA | $2,313,726 | $4,279,351 |
American Civil Liberties Union San Diego, CA | $2,346,156 | $3,212,739 |
Oregon Justice Resource Center Portland, OR | $3,932,122 | $6,461,449 |
Human Rights Defense Glendale, CA | $6,995 | $3,038,102 |
Society For Information Display Campbell, CA | $9,660,886 | $2,402,019 |