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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUC FUND INC, founded in 1940, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $68.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $63.8M left a modest 7% surplus.
THE NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUC. FUND. INC. (LEGAL DEFENSE FUND - LDF) IS AMERICA'S PREMIER LEGAL ORGANIZATION FIGHTING FOR RACIAL JUSTICE. USING THE POWER OF LAW, NARRATIVE, RESEARCH, AND PEOPLE, WE DEFEND AND ADVANCE THE FULL DIGNITY AND CITIZENSHIP OF BLACK PEOPLE IN AMERICA.
THE LEGAL AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ENGAGE IN ADVOCACY AND ORGANIZING WORK IN CONNECTION WITH POLITICAL...
THE LEGAL AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ENGAGE IN ADVOCACY AND ORGANIZING WORK IN CONNECTION WITH POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, EDUCATION, CIVIL ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
THE THURGOOD MARSHALL INSTITUTE IS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CENTER WITHIN THE NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. THE INSTITUTE COMPLEMENTS LDF'S TRADITIONAL LITIGATION STRENGTHS AND BRINGS...
THE THURGOOD MARSHALL INSTITUTE IS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CENTER WITHIN THE NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. THE INSTITUTE COMPLEMENTS LDF'S TRADITIONAL LITIGATION STRENGTHS AND BRINGS CRITICAL CAPABILITIES TO THE FIGHT FOR RACIAL JUSTICE.
THE HERBERT LEHMAN PROGRAM OFFERS GRANTS, GENERALLY OF $3,000 ANNUALLY TO U.S. CITIZEN UNDERGRADUATES AND $15,000 ANNUALLY TO U.S. CITIZEN LAW STUDENTS. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO PERSONS WHO ARE...
THE HERBERT LEHMAN PROGRAM OFFERS GRANTS, GENERALLY OF $3,000 ANNUALLY TO U.S. CITIZEN UNDERGRADUATES AND $15,000 ANNUALLY TO U.S. CITIZEN LAW STUDENTS. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO PERSONS WHO ARE ENTERING THE FIRST YEAR OF FULL-TIME STUDY. THIS SCHOLARSHIP CAN BE RENEWED THREE TIMES FOR UNDERGRAD LAW STUDENT AND TWO TIMES FOR GRADUATE LAW STUDENTS. THE MARSHALL-MOTLEY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OFFERS LAW STUDENTS' FULL TUITION, INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND BAR EXAM PREPARATION.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $68,473,100 | $75,675,969 | -0.1% |
| Expenses | $63,767,502 | $58,450,816 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $4,705,598 | $17,225,153 | -0.7% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM J BYNUM | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES E CASTILLO | TREASURER | 4.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBYN COLES | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE CORNFIELD | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY H EVANS | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA GILFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID E KENDALL | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD KIRK | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL R KLEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM KOOPERSMITH | CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 8.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM E LIGHTEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CECILIA L MARSHALL | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANAI NELSON | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR-COUNSEL | 59.00 |
Officer
Director
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$577,181 | $77,812 | $654,993 |
| CYNTHIA PATTON | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUIS R PENALVER | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN B PFEIFFER | SECRETARY | 4.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE K SMALL | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SOROS | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN R STEPHENS | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA VALLOT | CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 8.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN CLAIRE WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENJI YOSHINO | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY WEST | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN THOMSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 39.50 |
Officer
|
$276,874 | $63,918 | $340,792 |
| SAMUEL SPITAL | DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION | 40.00 |
Officer
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$293,713 | $73,805 | $367,518 |
| CLAUDE JOHNSON | CHIEF DEVEL. OFFICER UNTIL AUG. 2025 | 40.00 |
Key Emp
|
$365,441 | $33,819 | $399,260 |
| TONA BOYD | ASSOC. DIR. COUNSEL UNTIL DEC. 2024 | 40.00 |
Key Emp
|
$388,729 | $43,945 | $432,674 |
| ELISABETH NORTH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER-UNTIL MAR. 2025 | 39.50 |
Key Emp
|
$271,970 | $28,585 | $300,555 |
| JIN HEE LEE | DIR. OF STRATEGIC INT. | 40.00 |
Key Emp
|
$250,696 | $74,002 | $324,698 |
| KARLA MCKANDERS | DIR. OF THURGOOD MARSHALL INSTITUTE | 40.00 |
Key Emp
|
$238,273 | $29,372 | $267,645 |
| NATALIE THIGPEN | CHIEF COMMS AND MKTG OFF | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$251,641 | $26,072 | $277,713 |
| RACHEL M KLEINMAN | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION | 40.00 |
Highest
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$215,162 | $43,579 | $258,741 |
| STUART NAIFEH | MANAGER, REDISTRICTING PRO | 40.00 |
Highest
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$214,623 | $37,219 | $251,842 |
| LAURA FINO | EXE. DIR. INSTIT GIVING | 40.00 |
Highest
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$211,365 | $36,355 | $247,720 |
| GARY WHIDBEE | EXE. DIR. OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING | 40.00 |
Highest
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$212,126 | $34,317 | $246,443 |
| BRENDA WRIGHT | SPECIAL LITIGATION POLICY COUNSEL | 40.00 |
Highest
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$210,798 | $12,655 | $223,453 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,473,100 | $63,767,502 | $433,709,975 | $4,705,598 |
| 2024 | $75,675,969 | $58,450,816 | $426,136,160 | $17,225,153 |
| 2023 | $29,467,489 | $51,723,153 | $393,392,319 | $-22,255,664 |
| 2022 | $83,799,759 | $48,705,015 | $371,736,467 | $35,094,744 |
| 2021 | $174,184,879 | $42,477,407 | $346,901,089 | $131,707,472 |
| 2020 | $150,001,178 | $26,839,473 | $209,550,791 | $123,161,705 |
| 2019 | $37,292,472 | $23,195,480 | $85,457,508 | $14,096,992 |
| 2018 | $22,366,879 | $18,776,127 | $70,682,817 | $3,590,752 |
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