JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT INC

EIN: 043580231 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$1,225,059
Total Expenses
$1,428,358
Total Assets
$1,489,826
Net Assets
$1,406,297
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
RANA KANNAN
Phone
6177484185
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT INC, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

DISCOVERING JUSTICE BRINGS STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES TOGETHER TO EXAMINE THE WORKINGS OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, EXPLORE THE IDEALS OF JUSTICE, AND PREPARE THEM TO ENGAGE IN OUR DEMOCRACY. CIVIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT ARE FOUNDATIONAL TO BUILDING THE NATION'S CAPACITY TO PROTECT AND STEWARD OUR DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE SYSTEM. AMERICA'S YOUTH CAN PLAY A KEY ROLE, NOW AND IN THE FUTURE, BY ENGAGING IN OUR DEMOCRATIC PROCESS TO CONFRONT RACIAL INJUSTICE AND BUILD MORE EQUITABLE, HEALTHY, AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES. INVESTMENT IN CIVIC EDUCATION WILL HELP SAFEGUARD THE TORCH OF DEMOCRACY BY SETTING UP FUTURE GENERATIONS TO DO JUST THAT. FOR OVER TWO DECADES, DISCOVERING JUSTICE HAS PROVIDED CIVIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH. OUR MISSION IS ROOTED IN THE FOUNDING VISION OF BOSTON'S JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY U.S. COURTHOUSE, DESIGNED AS A VIBRANT CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $225,523

CHILDREN DISCOVERING JUSTICE CURRICULUM FOR GRADES K-4 PROVIDES EDUCATORS WITH TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO TEACH YOUNG STUDENTS ABOUT FAIRNESS, COMMUNITY, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND OTHER BIG IDEAS...

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CHILDREN DISCOVERING JUSTICE CURRICULUM FOR GRADES K-4 PROVIDES EDUCATORS WITH TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO TEACH YOUNG STUDENTS ABOUT FAIRNESS, COMMUNITY, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND OTHER BIG IDEAS CONNECTED TO JUSTICE. THROUGH THIS STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM, STUDENTS DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF JUSTICE BOTH IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND IN THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THEY LEARN THROUGH INQUIRY, CASE STUDY EXAMPLES, AND DISCOURSE THAT THE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE IS ONGOING, COMPLEX, AND INVOLVES MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES. THIS CURRICULUM IS OPEN SOURCED AND AVAILABLE ONLINE TO ALL INTERESTED TEACHERS AND SCHOOL SYSTEMS. TEACHERS IN MORE THAN 49 SCHOOL DISTRICTS USE THIS CURRICULUM INCLUDING THE BOSTON, CAMBRIDGE, AND SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $266,319

THE MOCK TRIAL AND MOCK APPEAL PROGRAMS, OFFERED EACH SEMESTER (MOCK TRIAL IN THE FALL; MOCK APPEAL IN THE SPRING), IS A TEN-WEEK, AFTER-SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM WHICH INVITES MIDDLE...

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THE MOCK TRIAL AND MOCK APPEAL PROGRAMS, OFFERED EACH SEMESTER (MOCK TRIAL IN THE FALL; MOCK APPEAL IN THE SPRING), IS A TEN-WEEK, AFTER-SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM WHICH INVITES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BECOME TRIAL LAWYERS IN THE FALL, AND APPELLATE LAWYERS IN THE SPRING. WITH THE SUPPORT OF LEGAL MENTORS, STUDENTS TACKLE AGE-APPROPRIATE LEGAL ISSUES, ENGAGE IN LEGAL ANALYSIS, TRY CASES IN REAL COURTROOMS BEFORE FEDERAL OR STATE JUDGES AND JURIES IN THE FALL, AND DELIVER ORAL ARGUMENTS IN THE SPRING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 775 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED ON 32 MOCK TRIAL TEAMS AND 27 MOCK APPEAL TEAMS. WE HOSTED 14 FINAL EVENTS IN THE FALL AND 12 FINAL EVENTS IN THE SPRING ACROSS THE STATE, INCLUDING: BOSTON, BROCKTON, BROOKLINE, CAMBRIDGE, FRAMINGHAM, LOWELL, MEDFORD, NEW BEDFORD, SPRINGFIELD, WALTHAM, WEST SPRINGFIELD, AND WORCESTER.

Program 3
Expenses: $83,759

OUR COURTHOUSE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT. WE OFFER DIFFERENTIATED TOURS FOR MULTIPLE AGE GROUPS AND COURTROOM-BASED ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES...

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OUR COURTHOUSE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT. WE OFFER DIFFERENTIATED TOURS FOR MULTIPLE AGE GROUPS AND COURTROOM-BASED ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12. IN FY2025 2,016 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 56 FIELD TRIPS. OF THESE PARTICIPANTS, 23% WERE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS (1ST5TH GRADE), 43% WERE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (6TH8TH GRADE), AND 34% WERE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (9TH12TH GRADE).

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $891,704
Program Service Revenue $257,968
Investment Income $152,708
Other Revenue $-77,321
TOTAL REVENUE $1,225,059

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $859,052
Fundraising Expenses $164,272
Program Expenses $575,601
Other Expenses $569,306
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,428,358

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,225,059 $986,486 +0.2%
Expenses $1,428,358 $1,152,496 +0.2%
Net Income $-203,299 $-166,010 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
15
Volunteers
625

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$294,618
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANTHONY JORDAN BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUIS LOBEL TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ABIM THOMAS CLERK 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH FRAZIER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIELJANE BASTIEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THADDEUS BEAL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY BLITZMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY EISEMANN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK HENKEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER LEVINE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FABIANE NORONHA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM ROBERTS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN SPACK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY SY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH WALTERS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW WILSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$187,744 $12,092 $199,836
ANASTASIA GOGOL CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$84,848 $9,934 $94,782
LAURA BRENNER CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$147,853 $14,133 $161,986
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,225,059 $1,428,358 $1,489,826 $-203,299
2024 $986,486 $1,152,496 $1,748,619 $-166,010
2023 $1,089,002 $1,134,575 $1,804,400 $-45,573
2022 $1,423,515 $1,012,359 $1,805,064 $411,156
2021 $1,093,262 $833,209 $1,719,445 $260,053
2020 $845,857 $939,140 $1,232,831 $-93,283
2019 $1,110,608 $1,103,471 $1,303,652 $7,137
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