Advocates for Justice and Education

EIN: 521989809 501(c)(3) Unknown

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$1,160,119
Total Expenses
$1,121,674
Total Assets
$1,299,481
Net Assets
$440,078
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Rochanda Hiligh-Thomas
Phone
2026788060
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

Advocates for Justice and Education, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 63% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

Advocates for Justice and Education seeks to empower families, youth, and the community to be effective advocates to ensure that children and youth, particularly those who have special needs, receive access to appropriate education and health services.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $205,760 Revenue: $0

The Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center is a comprehensive resource and training center that offers parents information on the laws of special education, specific disabilities, the latest...

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The Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center is a comprehensive resource and training center that offers parents information on the laws of special education, specific disabilities, the latest research on treatment and interventions, and adaptive technology. The PTI also provides families of children and youth with disabilities with one-on-one assistance, resources, training, advanced leadership training for parents to advocate for systems change, a supportive network through peer-to-peer support for families, and trains other professionals who support families. AJE reached 1147parents through individual assistance, support at meetings and trainings and trained 878 professionals on special education and related educational topics.

Program 2
Expenses: $98,605 Revenue: $0

The Family-to-Family program through the D.C. Health Information Center (DC HIC) provides support, information, resources, and training to families of children and youth with special health care...

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The Family-to-Family program through the D.C. Health Information Center (DC HIC) provides support, information, resources, and training to families of children and youth with special health care needs and the professionals that serve them. The program provides families with leadership development to be more effective advocates at all levels and to be able to provide informational and emotional support to other families of children with special health care needs. AJE trained 295 families on health care related topics and provided 124 families with emotional support and linkages to community-based services for children and youth with

Program 3
Expenses: $177,835 Revenue: $68,635

AJE provides legal services to families in the area of special education, school discipline and school access issues. Legal services are provided in the form of advice and counsel, brief services and...

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AJE provides legal services to families in the area of special education, school discipline and school access issues. Legal services are provided in the form of advice and counsel, brief services and extended representation. AJE provided legal services to 424 individuals involving education matters. Specifically, AJE provided advice and counsel, brief services or extended representation to 144 individuals in school discipline/exclusion and education access matters and trained 521 parents on legal rights involving school discipline and special education related topics.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,062,066
Program Service Revenue $98,030
Investment Income $23
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,160,119

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $845,681
Fundraising Expenses $13,081
Program Expenses $984,628
Other Expenses $275,993
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,121,674

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,160,119 $713,464 +0.6%
Expenses $1,121,674 $1,276,988 -0.1%
Net Income $38,445 $-563,524 -1.1%
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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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
15
Volunteers
16

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
$117,269
Total Directors
9
$117,269
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Rochanda Hiligh-Thomas Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$116,769 $500 $117,269
Jane Brown Board Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Toreico O'Neal Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christina Payne-Tsoupros Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Tracey Davis Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nike O Opadiran Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Tanna Jackson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Saba Bireda Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Molly Whalen Director 2.00
Director
$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 $1,160,119 $1,121,674 $1,299,481 $38,445
2023 $713,464 $1,276,988 $485,628 $-563,524
2022 $1,436,597 $1,023,091 $1,042,220 $413,506
2021 $1,133,366 $821,286 $608,293 $312,080
2020 $854,510 $672,385 $398,606 $182,125
2019 $564,929 $528,015 $169,399 $36,914
2018 $505,550 $468,075 $80,619 $37,475
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