Causa Justa Just Cause

EIN: 550883038 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

Oakland, CA

Total Revenue
$2,653,029
Total Expenses
$5,429,237
Total Assets
$3,165,316
Net Assets
$551,605
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Adam Gold
Phone
5107635877
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Causa Justa Just Cause, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 105% operating deficit.

Mission

Conducted outreach to and educated tenants and immigrants in their rights. Counseled tenants in San Francisco to resolve their housing issues.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,613,706
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $37,423
Other Revenue $1,900
TOTAL REVENUE $2,653,029

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,620,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,337,683
Fundraising Expenses $604,249
Program Expenses $3,483,796
Other Expenses $2,471,554
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,429,237

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,653,029 $1,825,086 +0.5%
Expenses $5,429,237 $2,492,857 +1.2%
Net Income $-2,776,208 $-667,771 +3.2%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
24
Volunteers
5

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
$116,613
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Shaketa Redden Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$110,001 $6,612 $116,613
Rebecca Hom Dir of Contracts 40.00
$104,206 $7,449 $111,655
Adam Gold President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tyger Caygill-Walsh Treasurer 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alex Desautels Secretary 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dawn Phillips Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maria Zamudio Director 4.00
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 $2,653,029 $5,429,237 $3,165,316 $-2,776,208
2024 $1,825,086 $2,492,857 $4,355,921 $-667,771
2023 $2,529,887 $2,327,906 $5,112,277 $201,981
2022 $1,904,716 $2,512,175 $4,190,420 $-607,459
2021 $3,483,728 $2,871,332 $4,981,855 $612,396
2020 $2,346,820 $2,623,812 $4,598,535 $-276,992
2019 $3,870,086 $2,501,152 $4,295,269 $1,368,934
2018 $2,384,486 $2,595,499 $2,924,379 $-211,013
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