AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE EDUCATION FUND

EIN: 521105720 501(c)(3)

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$2,381,698
Total Expenses
$3,649,141
Total Assets
$615,428
Net Assets
$-2,935,393
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
LINDA LIPSEN
Phone
2029653500
Tax Period
2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE EDUCATION FUND, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 53% operating deficit.

Mission

THE NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ADVOCACY (NCA) IS THE MAJOR PROGRAM OF THE AAJ EDUCATION FUND. THE NCA SHALL BE THE EDUCATIONAL ARM OF AAJ; SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL AAJ EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; AND SHALL ESTABLISH THE EDUCATION POLICY OF AAJ. NCA SHALL OFFER AAJ MEMBERS ADVOCACY TRAINING PROGRAMS, HIGHEST QUALITY FACULTY, AND RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN ATTENDANCE AND TEACHING. EDUCATION POLICY SHALL INCLUDE THE LOCATION, GENERAL FORMAT, SPEAKERS, AND TOPICS FOR ALL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,184,266 Revenue: $1,223,829

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION - OFFERED THROUGH THE NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ADVOCACY (NCA), THE EDUCATIONAL ARM OF AAJ. THE NCA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OFFERING AAJ EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ALL LAWYERS WHO ARE...

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CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION - OFFERED THROUGH THE NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ADVOCACY (NCA), THE EDUCATIONAL ARM OF AAJ. THE NCA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OFFERING AAJ EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ALL LAWYERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO AAJ'S MISSION AS WELL AS AAJ MEMBERS. THE NCA OFFERS TRIAL ADVOCACY COLLEGES, SEMINARS, WEBINARS, AND SPECIALIZED CASE REVIEW PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE LEGAL KNOWLEDGE AND PROVIDE NEW STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES TO HELP TRIAL LAWYERS BETTER REPRESENT THEIR CLIENTS. THE NCA ALSO HAS PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS THAT RECOGNIZE EFFORTS BY AAJ MEMBERS IN THEIR PURSUIT OF ADVANCED LEGAL KNOWLEDGE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. AAJ'S PROGRAMS ARE TAUGHT BY LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS AND NATIONAL EXPERTS AND ARE DESIGNED TO DELIVER THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION AVAILABLE. THE NCA OFFERS MORE THAN 400 HOURS OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDIT ANNUALLY; ITS PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED NATIONWIDE AND MEMBERS IN ALL MANDATORY JURISDICTIONS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CREDIT THROUGH ITS ACCREDITATION PROCESS; AND IT EDUCATES APPROXIMATELY 3500 LAWYERS A YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $211,122 Revenue: $170,550

PUBLICATIONS - LAW REPORTER: MONTHLY CASE REFERENCE PERIODICAL ABSTRACTS FOR TRIAL LAWYERS, PROVIDING FACTS, DECISIONS, SETTLEMENTS, CITATIONS, AND PRODUCT LIABILITY INFORMATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $53,753 Revenue: $260,234

AAJ PRESS PUBLISHES BOOKS AND OTHER MULTI-MEDIA AUTHORED OR CREATED BY AAJ MEMBERS ON ISSUES RELEVANT TO TRIAL LAWYERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $380,305
Program Service Revenue $1,976,517
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $24,876
TOTAL REVENUE $2,381,698

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,650
Salaries & Benefits $1,101,955
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,449,141
Other Expenses $2,536,536
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,649,141

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,381,698 $2,549,609 -0.1%
Expenses $3,649,141 $3,636,273 +0.0%
Net Income $-1,267,443 $-1,086,664 +0.2%
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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
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
1500

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
7
$1,695,067
Total Directors
28
$0
Key Employees
2
$621,354
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICK BARRERA JR COCHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN BINIAZAN COCHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SETH LEVENTHAL CARDELI MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN K COPELAND MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS D'AMORE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI A DILORENZO MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL P DOYLE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIDNEY W GILREATH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER J GREENE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN HERMAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT K JENNER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOSES KIM MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY ROBERT LEONE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH H LEVINSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE WARD MASON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN L NASTRI MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAX N PANOFF MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE M PLAXEN EX OFFICIO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BHAVANI RAVEENDRAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAYLA REED MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISE R SANGUINETTI COCHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL L SOLOMON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRANDA L SOUCIE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE H STERN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE SIMPSON TUEGEL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AIMEE HALL WAGSTAFF MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DERRICK L WALKER COCHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA L WILLIAMS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA LIPSEN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2.00
Officer
$0 $45,375 $1,075,604
ANNE B ENOS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 6.00
Officer
$0 $18,558 $331,921
THOMAS FISCHETTI CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 8.50
Officer
$0 $26,322 $287,542
ANJALI JESSERAMSING GENERAL COUNSEL 1.50
Key Emp
$0 $52,832 $351,216
MEREDITH BURNS CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 0.50
Key Emp
$0 $37,557 $270,138
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,381,698 $3,649,141 $615,428 $-1,267,443
2023 $2,549,609 $3,636,273 $481,142 $-1,086,664
2022 $2,206,053 $3,065,618 $468,779 $-859,565
2021 $1,985,189 $2,651,389 $921,629 $-666,200
2020 $2,609,299 $3,272,880 $1,531,847 $-663,581
2019 $2,420,341 $1,992,561 $1,788,187 $427,780
2018 $2,636,961 $2,062,856 $1,266,267 $574,105
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