Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice

EIN: 522288304 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$136,424
Total Expenses
$152,900
Total Assets
$156,622
Net Assets
$148,969
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Pavel DeJesus
Phone
2026009132
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $136K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $153K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

To mobilize the voices of Unitarian Universalists across the U.S. To express policies and actions aligned with UU values through engagement education and advocacy.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $62,059 Revenue: $0

UUSJ serves as a social justice coordinator enabling collaboration and cooperation among UU congregations affiliated organizations and individuals nationwide as part of civic engagement. Available to...

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UUSJ serves as a social justice coordinator enabling collaboration and cooperation among UU congregations affiliated organizations and individuals nationwide as part of civic engagement. Available to the public UUSJ maintains a website with information a calendar of events and lists of resources for UU and interfaith social justice activities. The UUSJ website includes links to such activities related resources and speakers. Materials are intended for related services or presentations on congregational policies or programs regarding social justice issues and to inform the public of UUSJs work. UUSJ has four priority policy issues: immigration environment and climate economic justice and healthy democracy. UUSJ publishes a monthly e-newsletter and periodic alerts highlighting social justice programs initiatives and opportunities particularly those of member congregations and interfaith activities. UUSJ holds periodic events and ceremonies to hear from honor and recognize social justice activists. We celebrate both UUs and non-UUs who collaborate in our work during such events.

Program 2
Expenses: $62,059 Revenue: $0

Our ultimate goal primary aim is to equip UU congregations and individuals to foster a just compassionate and sustainable global community. We strive to enhance UU visibility in public discussions of...

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Our ultimate goal primary aim is to equip UU congregations and individuals to foster a just compassionate and sustainable global community. We strive to enhance UU visibility in public discussions of social justice and public policy asserting a moral clarity that aligns with our core UU principles and religious values. Our volunteers and staff continue to engage in meetings virtual and in-person to express UU perspectives on our priority issues to federal decision-makers and their staff. We have hosted webinars briefings and training sessions to enhance skills and raise awareness among our members supporters and friends. These events are accessible to the public UU congregations and our members. Our programs emphasize the interconnectedness of justice issues enhancing our capacity to connect the dots. Popular topics include non-partisan voter mobilization and themes related to our priority policy issues. We continue to strengthen ties with UU and non-UU groups collaborating on initiatives related to immigration social safety nets climate and healthy democracy. We continue operating under a covenant with the Coalition of UU State Action Networks to encourage collaboration and shared learning.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $134,761
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,663
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $136,424

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,996
Salaries & Benefits $72,092
Fundraising Expenses $7,194
Program Expenses $124,118
Other Expenses $71,812
TOTAL EXPENSES $152,900

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $136,424 $142,087 0.0%
Expenses $152,900 $101,737 +0.5%
Net Income $-16,476 $40,350 -1.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
67

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
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
2
$60,750
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Pavel DeJesus Executive Director 20.00
Key Emp
$37,908 $0 $37,908
Paulette DeMers Administrative Assistant 20.00
Key Emp
$22,842 $0 $22,842
Dale Anderson Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rev Meleah Houseknecht Vice Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Vonna Heaton Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Schneider Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Theresa DeSousa Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rev Latifah Griffin Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patricia Marr Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jean Pierce Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Rebecca-Murray Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eliseo Santana Jr Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandra Wilmore Trustee 3.00
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
2025 $136,424 $152,900 $156,622 $-16,476
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $107,475 $96,780 $133,861 $10,695
2022 $119,729 $90,650 $118,053 $29,079
2019 $101,326 $75,481 $71,998 $25,845
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