SCHOOL JUSTICE PROJECT INC

EIN: 461625412 501(c)(3) Social Science

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$1,370,488
Total Expenses
$849,532
Total Assets
$1,653,760
Net Assets
$1,632,155
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
CLAIRE N BLUMENSON
Phone
2026569136
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SCHOOL JUSTICE PROJECT INC, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 37% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $521K, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

SCHOOL JUSTICE PROJECT (SJP) IS A LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION SERVING OLDER STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN DC'S JUSTICE SYSTEMS. SJP'S MISSION IS TO USE SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW TO ENSURE THAT OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES CAN ACCESS A QUALITY EDUCATION. WE ENVISION A COUNTRY WHERE ALL STUDENTS HAVE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO A QUALITY EDUCATION. SJP'S EDUCATION ATTORNEYS WORK WITH THEIR CLIENTS TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $304,272 Revenue: $29,000

DIRECT REPRESENTATION PROGRAM: SJP PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION MATTERS TO OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH THE...

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DIRECT REPRESENTATION PROGRAM: SJP PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION MATTERS TO OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LEGAL COUNSEL, SJP AIMS TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE PERSPECTIVE OF EACH STUDENT. SJP ATTORNEYS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH CLIENTS TO SET AND ACCOMPLISH INDIVIDUAL CLIENT GOALS AND ENFORCE EDUCATIONAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS, WORKING TO ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH CLIENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $238,027

SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY & POLICY PROGRAM: SJP WORKS TO CHANGE THE POLICY FRAMEWORK IN WHICH STUDENTS' EDUCATION SERVICES ARE DELIVERED. THROUGH ADVOCACY, HIGH IMPACT LITIGATION, PARTNERSHIPS, AND COALITION...

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SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY & POLICY PROGRAM: SJP WORKS TO CHANGE THE POLICY FRAMEWORK IN WHICH STUDENTS' EDUCATION SERVICES ARE DELIVERED. THROUGH ADVOCACY, HIGH IMPACT LITIGATION, PARTNERSHIPS, AND COALITION BUILDING, SJP WORKS TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCES OF THE PROBLEMS THAT PUSH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FROM SCHOOL TO PRISON. THROUGH EXPERIENCE AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM SJP'S DIRECT REPRESENTATION PROGRAM, SJP WORKS TO IDENTIFY AND PROPOSE SOLUTIONS TO DISMANTLE KEY BARRIERS TO EDUCATION ATTAINMENT. THIS PROGRAM STRIVES TO ADDRESS LACK OF ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS FOR OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL AS THE SYSTEM-WIDE LACK OF ENFORCEMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE: 1) HIGHLIGHTING INTERAGENCY GAPS; 2) FRAMING THE PROBLEM AND DISSEMINATING SOLUTIONS; 3) COLLABORATING WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS; AND 4) IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES THROUGH BROAD-BASED POLICY AND LEGAL REFORM.

Program 3
Expenses: $17,103

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & LEGAL TRAINING PROGRAM (COLT): SJP WORKS TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BARRIERS TO EDUCATION FOR OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. SJP ALSO ADMINISTERS A...

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH & LEGAL TRAINING PROGRAM (COLT): SJP WORKS TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BARRIERS TO EDUCATION FOR OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. SJP ALSO ADMINISTERS A TRAINING PROGRAM ON INTEGRATING SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW IN THE JUVENILE AND CRIMINAL CONTEXTS. WITH A WIDE RANGE OF GROUPS IN D.C. AND OTHER JURISDICTIONS REQUESTING TRAININGS, SJP HAS BUILT VAST KNOWLEDGE AROUND THE CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND AND ADVOCATE WITHIN THE INTERSECTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND CRIMINAL LAW.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,338,250
Program Service Revenue $29,000
Investment Income $6,124
Other Revenue $-2,886
TOTAL REVENUE $1,370,488

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $689,904
Fundraising Expenses $64,627
Program Expenses $647,897
Other Expenses $159,628
TOTAL EXPENSES $849,532

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,370,488 $1,000,405 +0.4%
Expenses $849,532 $671,606 +0.3%
Net Income $520,956 $328,799 +0.6%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
8
Volunteers
10

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
4
$130,250
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATE MARTIN BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY WEISNER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EWADELE BUTLER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCUS LITTLES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH REMES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAHMILA WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN SHARPE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE BLIGH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE BLUMENSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER 40.00
Officer
$130,000 $250 $130,250
SARAH COMEAU DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & CO-FOUNDER 40.00
Highest
$120,000 $4,810 $124,810
TAYO BELLE MANAGING ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$117,500 $250 $117,750
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 $1,370,488 $849,532 $1,653,760 $520,956
2022 $1,000,405 $671,606 $1,142,266 $328,799
2021 $634,792 $600,659 $763,406 $34,133
2021 $634,792 $600,659 $763,406 $34,133
2020 $834,994 $555,804 $841,183 $279,190
2019 $528,040 $483,665 $450,520 $44,375
2018 $560,166 $402,595 $416,937 $157,571
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