WEST SIDE JUSTICE CENTER INC

EIN: 810968030 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$13,378,511
Total Expenses
$12,724,659
Total Assets
$3,580,896
Net Assets
$1,420,678
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Tanya Woods
Phone
7739402213
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WEST SIDE JUSTICE CENTER INC, founded in 2015, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $13.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $12.7M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

The Westside Justice Center is a community-centered organization that promotes a holistic approach to justice by: 1) Facilitating legal literacy to reduce recidivism; 2) Providing legal and quasi- legal assistance to individuals; and 3) Establishing and nurturing community trust through participatory deliberations and restorative justice practices, to collaboratively mitigate the consequences of incarceration on criminalized communities.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,299,075
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $521
Other Revenue $78,915
TOTAL REVENUE $13,378,511

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,471,222
Fundraising Expenses $29,708
Program Expenses $11,984,673
Other Expenses $11,253,437
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,724,659

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $13,378,511 $10,838,433 +0.2%
Expenses $12,724,659 $10,930,174 +0.2%
Net Income $653,852 $-91,741 -8.1%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
25
Volunteers
6

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
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
2
$257,135
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tanya Woods Executive Director 40
Key Emp Highest
$131,225 $0 $131,225
Charise Walker COO 40
Key Emp
$125,910 $0 $125,910
Melodie G Kern President 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Ellis Jackson Treasurer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brendan Shiller Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Lisa Moore Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Ruemmler Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Benneth Lee Director 2
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 $13,378,511 $12,724,659 $3,580,896 $653,852
2023 $10,838,433 $10,930,174 $4,428,515 $-91,741
2022 $8,867,819 $8,906,376 $2,744,083 $-38,557
2021 $7,008,660 $6,951,790 $2,462,693 $56,870
2020 $6,229,382 $6,729,322 $2,325,076 $-499,940
2019 $269,707 $273,564 $127,883 $-3,857
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