THE CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE INC

EIN: 542178438 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

LONG BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$1,996,949
Total Expenses
$2,142,121
Total Assets
$3,810,748
Net Assets
$3,058,773
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
5624358184
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE INC, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING YOUTH AND ADULTS TO LEAD CHANGE FOR EQUITY AND JUSTICE IN THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $332,426 Revenue: $443,500

HEALING HARMS PROGRAM CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION: CCEJ UTILIZES FACILITATED DIALOGUE GROUNDED IN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRINCIPLES AS A CONFLICT RESOLUTION MODEL AND ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL FORMS OF...

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HEALING HARMS PROGRAM CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION: CCEJ UTILIZES FACILITATED DIALOGUE GROUNDED IN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRINCIPLES AS A CONFLICT RESOLUTION MODEL AND ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL FORMS OF CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEMS. AFTER AN INCIDENT OF HARM OR CONFLICT, CCEJ CREATES THE SPACE FOR THOSE IMPACTED TO MEET TOGETHER AND SHARE THEIR STORY, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE HARM THEIR ACTIONS MAY HAVE CAUSED AND CREATE AGREEMENTS THAT SUPPORT WHAT MEANINGFUL JUSTICE LOOKS LIKE TO THEM. SERVICES INCLUDE RESTORATIVE YOUTH DIVERSION AND RESTORATIVE COMMUNITY CIRCLES.

Program 2
Expenses: $730,065 Revenue: $614,727

ILUMINAR: TRAINING & COACHING FOR JUSTICE PROGRAM EDUCATION: CCEJ TRAINS ADULTS FROM DIFFERENT SECTORS ON ANTI-OPPRESSION DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES. LEADERSHIP...

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ILUMINAR: TRAINING & COACHING FOR JUSTICE PROGRAM EDUCATION: CCEJ TRAINS ADULTS FROM DIFFERENT SECTORS ON ANTI-OPPRESSION DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: ILUME RESTORATIVE CULTURE SHIFT INSTITUTE: CCEJ TRAINS AND COACHES EMERGING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTITIONERS FOR 6 MONTHS IN CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR USING RESTORATIVE PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY, WORKPLACE, AND EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS. CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION: THE ILUMINAR TEAM PROVIDES SCHOOLS WITH ALTERNATIVES TO SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION BY TRAINING & COACHING THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS PER YEAR IN RESTORATIVE PRACTICES TO BUILD COMMUNITY & ADDRESS CONFLICTS ON CAMPUS.

Program 3
Expenses: $484,903 Revenue: $657,189

BUILDING BRIDGES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM: ANTI-OPPRESSION EDUCATION: BUILDING BRIDGES FOR YOUTH CAMPS: 3DAY CAMPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPLORE SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES & HOW TO BE LEADERS & ADVOCATES...

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BUILDING BRIDGES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM: ANTI-OPPRESSION EDUCATION: BUILDING BRIDGES FOR YOUTH CAMPS: 3DAY CAMPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPLORE SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES & HOW TO BE LEADERS & ADVOCATES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. CONSCIOUS CLASSROOMS: IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO HELP YOUTH PROMOTE RESPECT, ADVOCATE FOR INCLUSION, & STRENGTHEN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AT SCHOOL. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: SUMMER YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: INTENSIVE TRAINING FOR STUDENTS TO BE YOUTH LEADERS IN CCEJS PROGRAMS BY DEVELOPING FACILITATION SKILLS AND DEEPENING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF OPPRESSION AND MOVEMENTS FOR JUSTICE. CCEJ ALSO HOLDS YOUTH COUNCIL & BUILDING BRIDGES CLUBS ALLIANCE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,323,544
Program Service Revenue $540,170
Investment Income $43,208
Other Revenue $90,027
TOTAL REVENUE $1,996,949

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,435,336
Fundraising Expenses $110,890
Program Expenses $1,547,394
Other Expenses $706,785
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,142,121

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,996,949 $2,199,284 -0.1%
Expenses $2,142,121 $1,755,587 +0.2%
Net Income $-145,172 $443,697 -1.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
20
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$133,900
Total Directors
15
$133,900
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
REENA HAJAT CARROLL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$133,900 $0 $133,900
RABBI HOWARD LAIBSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA BOURNE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SHAUNTINA SORRELLS VICE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RASHIDA CRUTCHFIELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI SCOTT FOX BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL HASS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DESARIE GONZALES TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN KERR BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF SCHAFFER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH LINDH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MIKE MUNOZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GILLIAN MEDINA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA BUCHANAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSECARRIE BROOKS PAST CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL SOLIS VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION 40.00
Highest
$109,205 $0 $109,205
JESSICA NEEDHAM CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$103,447 $0 $103,447
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 $1,996,949 $2,142,121 $3,810,748 $-145,172
2023 $2,199,284 $1,755,587 $3,753,143 $443,697
2022 $2,376,578 $1,590,165 $2,818,621 $786,413
2021 $1,824,302 $1,194,256 $2,411,177 $630,046
2020 $2,492,387 $1,773,238 $1,542,529 $719,149
2019 $2,590,051 $2,387,289 $1,113,102 $202,762
2018 $2,309,875 $2,479,427 $953,554 $-169,552
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