WORLD JUSTICE PROJECT

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WILLIAM H NEUKOM

Phone

2024079312

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WORLD JUSTICE PROJECT, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $6.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $8.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

THE WORLD JUSTICE PROJECT (WJP) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON WITH ITS HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND OFFICES IN SEATTLE, MEXICO CITY AND SINGAPORE. WJP IS AN INDEPENDENT, MULTIDISCIPLINARY ORGANIZATION WORKING TO ADVANCE THE RULE OF LAW WORLDWIDE. EFFECTIVE RULE OF LAW REDUCES CORRUPTION, COMBATS POVERTY AND DISEASE, AND PROTECTS PEOPLE FROM INJUSTICES LARGE AND SMALL. IT IS THE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES OF JUSTICE, OPPORTUNITY, AND PEACE-UNDERPINNING DEVELOPMENT, ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT, AND RESPECT FOR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,751,089 Revenue: $195,584

RESEARCH AND THE RULE OF LAW INDEX: THE WJP RULE OF LAW INDEX MEASURES HOW THE RULE OF LAW IS PERCEIVED AND EXPERIENCED IN EVERYDAY LIFE AROUND THE GLOBE. IT IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE INDEX OF ITS...

RESEARCH AND THE RULE OF LAW INDEX: THE WJP RULE OF LAW INDEX MEASURES HOW THE RULE OF LAW IS PERCEIVED AND EXPERIENCED IN EVERYDAY LIFE AROUND THE GLOBE. IT IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE INDEX OF ITS KIND AND THE ONLY INDEX TO RELY SOLELY ON PRIMARY DATA. ADHERENCE TO THE RULE OF LAW IS ASSESSED USING INDICATORS ORGANIZED AROUND EIGHT THEMES: CONSTRAINTS ON GOVERNMENT POWERS, ABSENCE OF CORRUPTION, OPEN GOVERNMENT, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, ORDER AND SECURITY, REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT, CIVIL JUSTICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE. THE WJP RULE OF LAW INDEX IS BASED ON YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT, INTENSIVE CONSULTATION AND VETTING WITH ACADEMICS, PRACTITIONERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM OVER 100 COUNTRIES AND 17 PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES. THE INDEX IS INTENDED FOR A BROAD AUDIENCE OF POLICY MAKERS, CIVIL SOCIETY, PRACTITIONERS, ACADMEICS AND OTHERS. INDEX FINDINGS HAVE BEEN REFERENCED BY HEADS OF STATE, CHIEF JUSTICES, BUSINESS LEADERS, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND THE PRESS. WJP MAINTAINS A GLOBAL NETWORK OF SCHOLARS, ITS RULE OF LAW CONSORTIUM, AND REGULARLY CONVENES IT TO INFORM SCHOLARS ABOUT ITS RULE OF LAW DATA AND ENGAGE THEM IN SCHOLARLY EXCHANGE ABOUT CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH RELATING TO THE RULE OF LAW.

Program 2

Expenses: $972,905

ENGAGEMENT: THE WORLD JUSTICE PROJECT'S ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS INCLUDE CONNECTING AND DEVELOPING A GLOBAL NETWORK, ORGANIZING AND LEADING STRATEGIC CONVENINGS, AND SUPPORTING PRACTICAL, LOCALLY -LED...

ENGAGEMENT: THE WORLD JUSTICE PROJECT'S ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS INCLUDE CONNECTING AND DEVELOPING A GLOBAL NETWORK, ORGANIZING AND LEADING STRATEGIC CONVENINGS, AND SUPPORTING PRACTICAL, LOCALLY -LED PROGRAMS. OUR BIENNIAL WORLD JUSTICE FORUM IS THE PREMIER INTERNATIONAL EVENT FOR THE RULE OF LAW. DURING THIS WEEK-LONG CONVENING, GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM AN ARRAY OF SECTORS AND INTERESTS COME TOGETHER TO SHARE INSIGHTS, BUILD THEIR NETWORKS, EXPLORE STRATEGIES, AND DEVELOP SOLUTIONS FOR ADVANCING PEACE, EQUITY, AND OPPORTUNITY. THE WORLD JUSTICE FORUM PROVIDES A CENTRAL OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE THE CONVERSATION FORWARD ON DIFFICULT TOPICS; IDENTIFY THE PEOPLE WHO SHOULD BE INVOLVED; SEED PRACTICAL ACTION; PLAN COHERENT STRATEGIES AND WORKPLANS; AND BUILD THE REQUIRED MOMENTUM FOR A GLOBAL MOVEMENT TO ADVANCE RULE OF LAW.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,314,958

Program Service Revenue $28,299

Investment Income $345,516

Other Revenue $167,285

TOTAL REVENUE $6,856,058

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $4,722,837

Fundraising Expenses $364,433

Program Expenses $6,723,994

Other Expenses $4,151,141

TOTAL EXPENSES $8,873,978

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$6,856,058	$8,142,691	-0.2%
Expenses	$8,873,978	$9,949,042	-0.1%
Net Income	$-2,017,920	$-1,806,351	+0.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$658,886

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ELLEN GRACIE NORTHFLEET	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HASSAN BUBACAR JALLOW	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES R SILKENAT	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN NERY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAMEL AYADI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGARET MCKEOWN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL CHU	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONDLI MAKHANYA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAIKHA ABDULLA AL-MISNAD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUET-FERN LEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM C HUBBARD	CHAIRMAN	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM H NEUKOM	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH ENIX-ROSS	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH ANDERSEN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	37.50	Officer	$354,868	$29,377	$384,245
GEROLD W LIBBY	SECRETARY	10.00	Officer	$12,000	$0	$12,000
JUDY PERRY MARTINEZ	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARK D AGRAST	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
NANCY WARD	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD SCHORR	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	37.50	Officer	$245,943	$16,698	$262,641
ALEJANDRO PONCE	CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER	37.50	Highest	$235,157	$18,876	$254,033
AMY GRYSKIEWICZ	CHIEF OF STAFF	37.50	Highest	$147,122	$14,378	$161,500
JAMES VAN DER KLOK	CHIEF OF PHILANTHROPICAL P	37.50	Highest	$248,529	$20,002	$268,531
MARK LEWIS	CHIEF OF PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS	37.50	Highest	$169,183	$2,215	$171,398
TANYA WEINBERG	CHIEF COMMUNICATION OFFICE	37.50	Highest	$167,710	$20,213	$187,923

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$6,856,058	$8,873,978	$13,988,278	$-2,017,920
2022	$8,142,691	$9,949,042	$16,861,741	$-1,806,351
2021	$12,474,827	$8,129,808	$21,811,240	$4,345,019
2020	$5,294,588	$6,874,547	$13,927,779	$-1,579,959
2019	$10,186,017	$8,415,481	$14,534,612	$1,770,536
2018	$7,381,356	$6,307,016	$12,558,772	$1,074,340