PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC

EIN: 521412226 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

BALTIMORE, MD

Total Revenue
$4,137,520
Total Expenses
$4,539,501
Total Assets
$4,167,654
Net Assets
$2,759,369
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
KHALILAH HARRIS
Phone
4106259409
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER (PJC) PURSUES SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO BUILD A JUST SOCIETY. (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE PJC USES LEGAL ADVOCACY TOOLS TO PURSUE SOCIAL JUSTICE, ECONOMIC AND RACE EQUITY, AND FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR BASIC NEEDS. THE PJC IS A NONPROFIT CIVIL RIGHTS LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES, ADVOCATES BEFORE LEGISLATURES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS. THE PJC CHOOSES PROJECTS AND CASES THAT WILL MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON SYSTEMS, LAWS, AND POLICIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,533,940

THE HUMAN RIGHT TO HOUSING PROJECT STANDS WITH TENANTS TO PROTECT AND EXPAND THEIR RIGHT TO SAFE, HABITABLE, AFFORDABLE, AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING AND THEIR RIGHT TO FAIR AND EQUAL TREATMENT BY...

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THE HUMAN RIGHT TO HOUSING PROJECT STANDS WITH TENANTS TO PROTECT AND EXPAND THEIR RIGHT TO SAFE, HABITABLE, AFFORDABLE, AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING AND THEIR RIGHT TO FAIR AND EQUAL TREATMENT BY MARYLAND'S LANDLORD-TENANT LAWS, COURTS, AND AGENCIES. WE DEFEND RENTERS FACING EVICTION, DEMAND REPAIR OF UNSAFE HOUSING CONDITIONS, AND REPRESENT RENTERS SEEKING SYSTEMIC RELIEF FROM PREDATORY LANDLORD PRACTICES. WE PARTNER WITH TENANTS, TENANT ORGANIZERS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS TO ADVOCATE FOR CHANGES TO THE LAW TO FURTHER HOUSING JUSTICE TO DEMAND THE DEVELOPMENT OF EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Program 2
Expenses: $768,459

THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR A CIVIL RIGHT TO COUNSEL (NCCRC) WORKS TO ENSURE INDIVIDUALS HAVE A RIGHT TO EFFECTIVE COUNSEL WHEN FACING THE LOSS OF THEIR BASIC HUMAN NEEDS IN THE CIVIL LEGAL SYSTEM...

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THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR A CIVIL RIGHT TO COUNSEL (NCCRC) WORKS TO ENSURE INDIVIDUALS HAVE A RIGHT TO EFFECTIVE COUNSEL WHEN FACING THE LOSS OF THEIR BASIC HUMAN NEEDS IN THE CIVIL LEGAL SYSTEM, SUCH AS HOUSING, CHILD CUSTODY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CIVIL INCARCERATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH. WE WORK NATIONALLY ACROSS THREE INTERCONNECTED STRATEGIC AREAS - TECHNICAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND RESEARCH-TO SECURE A CIVIL RIGHT TO COUNSEL, ADVANCE COLLECTIVE POWER, AND PARTNER WITH DIRECTLY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES ON SOLUTIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $688,616

THE WORKPLACE JUSTICE PROJECT ADVANCES JUSTICE AND EQUITY FOR MARYLAND WORKERS BY DEFENDING AND EXPANDING WORKERS' RIGHTS BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE OF WORKER POWER. WE FOCUS ON LOW-WAGE, HIGH-VIOLATION...

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THE WORKPLACE JUSTICE PROJECT ADVANCES JUSTICE AND EQUITY FOR MARYLAND WORKERS BY DEFENDING AND EXPANDING WORKERS' RIGHTS BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE OF WORKER POWER. WE FOCUS ON LOW-WAGE, HIGH-VIOLATION INDUSTRIES WHERE BLACK AND IMMIGRANT WORKERS PREDOMINATE AND COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE THAT THOSE WE SERVE DETERMINE OUR PRIORITIES. WE PROVIDE KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS EDUCATION TO EMPOWER AND LEARN FROM WORKERS, REPRESENT WORKERS IN WAGE-THEFT AND OTHER LITIGATION, AND ADVOCATE TO CHANGE POLICIES THAT MAINTAIN RACIAL AND ECONOMIC INEQUITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,259,398
Program Service Revenue $713,299
Investment Income $122,899
Other Revenue $41,924
TOTAL REVENUE $4,137,520

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,531,831
Fundraising Expenses $335,899
Program Expenses $3,917,710
Other Expenses $1,007,670
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,539,501

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,137,520 $3,703,859 +0.1%
Expenses $4,539,501 $4,215,224 +0.1%
Net Income $-401,981 $-511,365 -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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
36
Volunteers
28

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
6
$333,400
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SIMEON NILES SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENA ROBINSON ESQ VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN KINNAMONT TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COLETTE COLCLOUGH CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA KLINGENMAIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA MEEKINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS PACHECO ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY DAHL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH COLE-CHU ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY C SIMMONS JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAX MICKEY BLUMENTHAL ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RASHAD STATON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
XANDER PERRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BRAGDON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN GREGORY DIR OF DEV. & INTERIM ED AS OF 12/1/24 40.00
Officer
$136,741 $16,200 $152,941
DEBRA L GARDNER LEGAL DIRECTOR & INTERIM ED AS OF 12/1/24 40.00
Officer
$164,259 $16,200 $180,459
C MATTHEW HILL ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$113,400 $16,200 $129,600
JOHN POLLOCK ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$126,958 $16,200 $143,158
JENIECE JONES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 11/30/2024) 40.00
$164,402 $6,750 $171,152
BRENDA MIDKIFF DIR OF FINANCE & ADMIN (THRU 12/31/24) 40.00
$129,642 $8,100 $137,742
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 $4,137,520 $4,539,501 $4,167,654 $-401,981
2024 $3,703,859 $4,215,224 $4,499,235 $-511,365
2023 $4,303,341 $4,031,510 $4,821,954 $271,831
2023 $4,303,341 $4,031,510 $4,821,954 $271,831
2022 $3,104,378 $3,594,832 $3,311,123 $-490,454
2021 $4,219,324 $2,918,617 $4,277,765 $1,300,707
2020 $3,245,714 $2,518,380 $3,208,223 $727,334
2019 $1,867,686 $2,294,359 $1,803,075 $-426,673
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