IOWA ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE

EIN: 421020618

WEST DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$1,208,755
Total Expenses
$1,141,853
Total Assets
$418,929
Net Assets
$312,869
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
ANDREW MERTENS
Phone
5152807366
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

IOWA ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

EMPOWERING TRIAL LAWYERS TO CHAMPION THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE AND SAFEGUARD JUSTICE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

THE ASSOCIATION UNDERTAKES STRATEGIC PUBLIC RELATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA ADVOCACY ENTERPRISES TO EDCUATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT, AND BUILD PUBLIC APPRECIATION FOR, IOWAS JUSTICE SYSTEMS; AND TO HELP...

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THE ASSOCIATION UNDERTAKES STRATEGIC PUBLIC RELATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA ADVOCACY ENTERPRISES TO EDCUATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT, AND BUILD PUBLIC APPRECIATION FOR, IOWAS JUSTICE SYSTEMS; AND TO HELP IOWANS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE OF FAIR AND IMPARTIAL COURTS FOR ALL.

Program 2

PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION OF ANNUAL CONVENTION FOR MEMBERS, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING WITH PEERS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS. OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS ARE SPONSORED BY THE...

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PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION OF ANNUAL CONVENTION FOR MEMBERS, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING WITH PEERS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS. OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS ARE SPONSORED BY THE ASSOCIATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO OBTAIN CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION..

Program 3

THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES ADVOCACY FOR ITS MEMBERS BY ACTIVELY LOBBYING MEMBERS OF THE IOWA GENERAL ASSEMBLY DURING EACH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION. THE ASSOCIATION OPPOSES LEGISLATION THAT WOULD...

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THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES ADVOCACY FOR ITS MEMBERS BY ACTIVELY LOBBYING MEMBERS OF THE IOWA GENERAL ASSEMBLY DURING EACH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION. THE ASSOCIATION OPPOSES LEGISLATION THAT WOULD LIMIT LIABILITY OR WRONGDOERS, WORKS TO EXTEND RIGHTS TO IOWANS WHO ARE DENIED APPROPRIATE ACCESS TO OUR JUSTICE SYSTEMS, AND ADVOCATES THE REMOVAL OF LITIGATION BARRIERS THAT UNDULY BURDEN IOWANS WHO ARE PURSUING JUSTICE IN THE COURTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $197,365
Program Service Revenue $938,351
Investment Income $4,713
Other Revenue $68,326
TOTAL REVENUE $1,208,755

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $425,936
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $715,917
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,141,853

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,208,755 $1,061,531 +0.1%
Expenses $1,141,853 $1,031,987 +0.1%
Net Income $66,902 $29,544 +1.3%
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
42
Independent Members
42
Employees
5
Volunteers
101

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
0
$0
Total Directors
44
$129,314
Key Employees
2
$129,314
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANGELINA THOMAS PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE COOK PRESIDENT-ELECT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE TIMMER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANNY CORNELL VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY ANDERSON PARLIAMANTARIAN 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC TINDAL SECTION CHAIR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN ROTH SECTION CHAIR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY MATTSON JFA PAC CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY BECK SECTION CHAIR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEAN KEEGAN IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM WOODEN DISTRICT GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AL STURGEON DISTRIT GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLEY BAER DISTRICT GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN RAUSCH DISTRICT GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARIN LUNECKAS DISTRICT GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK BJORNSTAD DISTRICT GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE REED DISTRICT GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD PRILL DISTRICT GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL ZWAGERMAN DISTRICT GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA JAEGER DISTRICT GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TJ PATTERMANN DISTRICT GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY LAPOINTE DISTRICT GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUSTIN MUELLER AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAYCE GLIENKE AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN SMITH AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY HAMILTON AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH PUDENZ AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB CONKLIN AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON HENSON AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN LONG AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STUART HIGGINS AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH CENTINEO AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN BALLARD AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY BRIBRIESCO AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY OLSON AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORY GOURLEY AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIK LUTHENS AT LARGE GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
EASHAAN VAJPEYI PAST PRESIDENT 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER HABERL AAJ GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC HARDING AAJ GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN GALLIGAN AAJ GOVERNOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROXANNE CONLIN AAJ PAST PRESIDENT 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW MERTENS2123 to 123123 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Director Key Emp
$88,000 $11,904 $99,904
BRAD LINT1-1-23 TO 2-1-2023 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Director Key Emp
$20,000 $9,410 $29,410
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 $1,208,755 $1,141,853 $418,929 $66,902
2022 $1,061,531 $1,031,987 $376,204 $29,544
2021 $966,542 $961,670 $302,755 $4,872
2020 $1,008,586 $967,434 $259,341 $41,152
2019 $770,303 $786,713 $213,894 $-16,410
2018 $688,949 $709,704 $219,799 $-20,755
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