LIFE AFTER JUSTICE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Joi Thomas Adams

Phone

7087783076

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LIFE AFTER JUSTICE, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $398K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 88% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $496K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

Life After Justice (LAJ) fights to free the wrongfully convicted and provides support in reclaiming their lives after justice. Created by exonerees, the majority exoneree-led Board of Directors' approach is rooted in the knowledge, expertise, and understanding from the lived experience of its leadership..

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $112,971 Revenue: $0

The Legal Clinic strategically litigates cases to free innocent individuals and contribute to systemic changes by working to change policies and laws.

Program 2

Expenses: $24,777 Revenue: $0

The After Exoneration Empowerment Program provides a network of holistic mental health, well-being, and technology services to support exonerees in rebuilding their lives.

Program 3

Expenses: $14,000 Revenue: $0

National Survey Project

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $397,510

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $65

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $397,575

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $139,038

Fundraising Expenses $130,826

Program Expenses $151,748

Other Expenses $357,235

TOTAL EXPENSES $496,273

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$397,575	$3,364,182	-0.9%
Expenses	$496,273	$195,196	+1.5%
Net Income	$-98,698	$3,168,986	-1.0%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jarrett Adams	President (Founder)	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Antione Day	Vice President (Founder)	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Terrill Swift	Chairperson	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Tyra Patterson	Vice-Chairperson	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rahmon Brown	Treasurer	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Megan Paulas	Secretary	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Obie Anthony	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Anna Vasquez	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joi Thomas	Executive Director	30	Key Emp	$0	$0	$0

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	$397,575	$496,273	$3,288,572	$-98,698
2022	$3,364,182	$195,196	$3,369,311	$3,168,986