NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION

EIN: 237347351 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$4,959,229
Total Expenses
$4,973,050
Total Assets
$798,585
Net Assets
$-404,219
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER ASPLEN
Phone
2026288550
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $5.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF JUSTICE SYSTEMS IN STATES, TRIBAL NATIONS, AND UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT THAT ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY; PREVENT AND REDUCE THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CRIMINAL AND DELINQUENT BEHAVIOR ON VICTIMS,

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,183,600 Revenue: $75,544

GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS: COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING RECEIVED FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS.TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE...

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GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS: COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING RECEIVED FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS.TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR JUSTICE INFORMATION SHARING: PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATES IN RELATION TO JUSTICE INFORMATION SHARING PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $288,049 Revenue: $237,261

ANNUAL MEETING: SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (NCJA), THE ANNUAL FORUM ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE SHOWCASES PROGRAMS, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGIES THAT HELP JUSTICE PRACTITIONERS AND...

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ANNUAL MEETING: SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (NCJA), THE ANNUAL FORUM ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE SHOWCASES PROGRAMS, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGIES THAT HELP JUSTICE PRACTITIONERS AND DECISION MAKERS IN STATES, LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND TRIBAL NATIONS ADDRESS PRESSING PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES. IT IS THE ONLY CRIMINAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE THAT BRINGS TOGETHER LEADERS FROM FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENT AND THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR TO SHARE REAL WORLD STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY.

Program 3
Expenses: $229,606 Revenue: $446,818

MEMBERSHIP: NCJA IS A NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTITIONERS IN LOCAL, STATE AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AS WELL AS IN ACADEMIC STUDIES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,100,154
Program Service Revenue $856,271
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $2,804
TOTAL REVENUE $4,959,229

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,120,859
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,847,495
Other Expenses $1,852,191
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,973,050

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,959,229 $5,808,060 -0.1%
Expenses $4,973,050 $5,289,159 -0.1%
Net Income $-13,821 $518,901 -1.0%
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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
19
Independent Members
18
Employees
27
Volunteers
19

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
3
$221,425
Total Directors
20
$221,425
Key Employees
2
$337,801
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTOPHER ASPLEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$170,305 $51,120 $221,425
JENNIFER BRINKMAN PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DELRICE ADAMS VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIA BOWSER MEMBER - W 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAY CHOPARD COHEN MEMBER - S 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE COLE NE ALTERNATE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE DEHNER MEMBER - MW 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE FARMER REGIONAL CHAIR S 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOLA GUERRERO W ALTERNATE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONSTANCE KOSTELAC REGIONAL CHAIR MW 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW LEFEVRE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT LUNN MEMBER - W 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY NEAL MEMBER - S 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA PIERSON MW ALTERNATE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH POPCUN REGIONAL CHAIR NE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER PORTER MEMBER - NE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY VIDALE REGIONAL CHAIR W 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEVON MCDONALD REGIONAL CHAIR MW 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PENNINGTON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETRINA HERRING MEMBER - UNTIL 03/2025 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON BADGER DIR., NCJA CTR FOR JUSTICE PLANNING 40.00
Key Emp
$160,020 $15,972 $175,992
HUGENE FIELDS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Key Emp
$152,307 $9,502 $161,809
BETHANY BROIDA DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$143,619 $14,904 $158,523
SIMONE GREEN DEPUTY DIR. CTR FOR JUSTICE PLANNING 40.00
Highest
$116,063 $8,708 $124,771
ELIZABETH PYKE DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$130,558 $58,236 $188,794
KELLIE D RABENHORST DIRECTOR, NCJA VOCA CENTER 40.00
Highest
$126,372 $11,108 $137,480
JANELLE MELOHN DIR., NCJA VOCA CENTER-UNTIL 08/2024 40.00
Highest
$116,670 $16,342 $133,012
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 $4,959,229 $4,973,050 $798,585 $-13,821
2024 $5,808,060 $5,289,159 $1,080,885 $518,901
2023 $4,391,262 $4,243,292 $426,527 $147,970
2022 $3,515,180 $3,431,492 $403,380 $83,688
2021 $2,540,878 $2,539,312 $200,906 $1,566
2020 $2,278,521 $2,494,175 $607,898 $-215,654
2019 $2,061,641 $2,206,225 $278,438 $-144,584
2018 $1,529,493 $1,828,542 $140,725 $-299,049
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