NACDL FOUNDATION FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

EIN: 522289169 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$2,276,552
Total Expenses
$2,799,911
Total Assets
$5,503,381
Net Assets
$3,764,053
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
LISA WAYNE
Phone
2028728600
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

NACDL FOUNDATION FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE CORE VALUES OF AMERICA'S JUSTICE SYSTEM GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTION - AMONG THEM DUE PROCESS, FREEDOM FROM UNREASONABLE SEARCH AND SEIZURE, FAIR SENTENCING AND ASSISTANCE OF EFFECTIVE COUNSEL - BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION TO THE ROLE OF THESE RIGHTS AND VALUES IN A FREE SOCIETY. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS TOWARD THESE ENDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,168,841

FOURTH AMENDMENT CENTER: THE NACDL FOURTH AMENDMENT CENTER ("THE CENTER") WAS ESTABLISHED TO SAFEGUARD THE FUNDAMENTAL VALUES EMBODIED IN THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM UNREASONABLE...

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FOURTH AMENDMENT CENTER: THE NACDL FOURTH AMENDMENT CENTER ("THE CENTER") WAS ESTABLISHED TO SAFEGUARD THE FUNDAMENTAL VALUES EMBODIED IN THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM UNREASONABLE GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE, SEARCHES, AND SEIZURES IN THE DIGITAL AGE. NEW TECHNOLOGIES, SUCH AS GPS TRACKING DEVICES; AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS, BIOMETRIC SURVEILLANCE, INCLUDING FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY; AND A WIDE RANGE OF TECHNOLOGIES THAT FOSTER THE COLLECTION OF BULK DATA THREATEN TO UNDERMINE BASIC PRIVACY RIGHTS. THE CENTER BUILDS ON NACDL'S STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO LIMIT UNREASONABLY INTRUSIVE GOVERNMENT CONDUCT THROUGH THE UNIQUE CAPACITY OF THE NATION'S DEFENSE BAR TO CHALLENGE THE LIMITS OF GOVERNMENT CONDUCT IN THE CONTEXT OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS. THE CENTER MAINTAINS AN INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CORE RESOURCES TO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS AND THEIR CLIENTS: (1) ADVANCED EDUCATION ON EMERGING ISSUES AT THE INTERSECTION OF TECHNOLOGY, PRIVACY, AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS; (2) A DYNAMIC TOOLKIT OF RESOURCES TO HELP LAWYERS IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO CHALLENGE GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE; AND (3) A TACTICAL LITIGATION SUPPORT TO ASSIST IN CASES THAT PRESENT AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHALLENGE THE USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES THAT INFRINGE ON THE FOURTH AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF CITIZENS.

Program 2
Expenses: $329,261

FIRST STEP ACT RESOURCE CENTER: THIS PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO DEFENSE COUNSEL, RECRUIT PRO BONO COUNSEL, SUBMIT AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFS, AND EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS TO...

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FIRST STEP ACT RESOURCE CENTER: THIS PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO DEFENSE COUNSEL, RECRUIT PRO BONO COUNSEL, SUBMIT AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFS, AND EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS TO ENSURE THAT THE FIRST STEP ACT PROVIDES THE BROADEST POSSIBLE RELIEF TO LONG-SERVING FEDERAL PRISONERS. THIS INCLUDES EFFORTS TO SECURE RE-SENTENCING OR COMPASSIONATE RELEASE AND TO ENSURE THAT EARNED TIME CREDITS, WHICH CAN REDUCE A PRISONER'S TIME IN CUSTODY, ARE AVAILABLE AS BROADLY AS POSSIBLE.

Program 3
Expenses: $320,986

ARNOLD VENTURES COUNSEL AT FIRST APPEARANCE: THE EARLY AND CONTINUOUS ACCESS TO COUNSEL IN VIRGINIA PROJECT EVALUATES THE LOGISTICAL AND PRACTICAL IMPACTS OF PROVIDING ACCESS TO COUNSEL STARTING AT...

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ARNOLD VENTURES COUNSEL AT FIRST APPEARANCE: THE EARLY AND CONTINUOUS ACCESS TO COUNSEL IN VIRGINIA PROJECT EVALUATES THE LOGISTICAL AND PRACTICAL IMPACTS OF PROVIDING ACCESS TO COUNSEL STARTING AT INITIAL APPEARANCE. THE WORK INCLUDES A FOURJURISDICTION RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL (RCT) PILOT THAT WILL COLLECT DATA ON THE SHORT- AND LONGER-TERM EFFECTS OF ACCESS TO COUNSEL FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IN CUSTODY AT INITIAL APPEARANCE. AREAS OF STUDY INCLUDE EFFECTS ON PRETRIAL RELEASE, APPEARANCE RATES, CASE OUTCOMES, AND CLIENT SATISFACTION AND PERCEPTIONS. THE PILOT WILL BE COMPLIMENTED BY A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN THAT WILL ELEVATE DIRECTLY IMPACTED VOICES AND EXPERIENCES ALONG SIDE THE PILOT PROJECT DATA TO CREATE AND SHARE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON THE VALUE OF EARLY ACCESS TO COUNSEL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,098,233
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $243,090
Other Revenue $-64,771
TOTAL REVENUE $2,276,552

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,722,985
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $55,898
Program Expenses $2,722,985
Other Expenses $76,926
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,799,911

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,276,552 $3,575,726 -0.4%
Expenses $2,799,911 $2,855,859 0.0%
Net Income $-523,359 $719,867 -1.7%
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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
N/A
Volunteers
14

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
5
$374,220
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
1
$224,828
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CYNTHIA EVA HUJAR ORR PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL P HEISKELL VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW S BIRRELL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD S PUGH TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DREW FINDLING TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN P GARRY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN ROSS JOHNSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
H EUGENE OLIVER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SONYA PFEIFFER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY C SCHECK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER A WELLBORN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS BRODMERKE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
C MELISSA OWEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN N ROSAS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA M WAYNE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2.50
Officer
$0 $44,799 $374,220
KYLE O'DOWD DEPUTY DIRECTOR 2.50
Key Emp
$0 $49,754 $224,828
STEVEN LOGAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 1.00
Highest
$0 $15,622 $157,965
HENRY C BRASWELL CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 1.00
Highest
$0 $22,210 $152,576
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 $2,276,552 $2,799,911 $5,503,381 $-523,359
2024 $3,575,726 $2,855,859 $5,799,699 $719,867
2023 $1,736,410 $2,759,599 $4,283,747 $-1,023,189
2022 $4,798,036 $3,651,637 $5,076,574 $1,146,399
2021 $2,578,222 $2,807,045 $4,203,648 $-228,823
2020 $2,981,209 $1,604,535 $4,122,776 $1,376,674
2019 $1,062,695 $1,141,226 $2,335,641 $-78,531
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