FORWARD JUSTICE

EIN: 812450800 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

MORRISVILLE, NC

Total Revenue
$4,554,303
Total Expenses
$3,125,334
Total Assets
$10,981,274
Net Assets
$10,406,678
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
CAITLIN SWAIN
Phone
9193233889
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FORWARD JUSTICE, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

FORWARD JUSTICE IS A NONPARTISAN LAW POLICY AND STRATEGY CENTER DEDICATED TO ADVANCING RACIAL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,869,499 Revenue: $0

In 2023 despite incessant state-sanctioned attempts to restrict our freedoms and destroy our democracy we moved forward in our advocacy. Our legal team gave historic arguments in front of the North...

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In 2023 despite incessant state-sanctioned attempts to restrict our freedoms and destroy our democracy we moved forward in our advocacy. Our legal team gave historic arguments in front of the North Carolina Supreme Court to protect the voting rights of over 56,000 North Carolinians with prior felony convictions. Nationally we actively expanded the practice of movement lawyering as we proudly served as legal counsel for community groups in the ongoing water crisis in Jackson Mississippi. Through this resistance Forward Justice and our movement partners centered the leadership of those who are directly impacted and together we pursued justice for all

Program 2
Expenses: $211,350 Revenue: $0

In 2023 there was a resurgence of reclaiming our voices as we moved forward in our narrative change and policy work. Our team gathered over 800 people at the state legislature to demand changes in...

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In 2023 there was a resurgence of reclaiming our voices as we moved forward in our narrative change and policy work. Our team gathered over 800 people at the state legislature to demand changes in policies impacting people with criminal records supported the reintroduction of the third reconstruction resolution and countered harmful narratives by utilizing storytelling as a tool of resistance and radicalization. As there has been a concerted effort to misrepresent the experiences of Black brown and poor people who are directly impacted by interlocking injustices our work centers the stories and humanity of those voices targeted by laws meant to silence them. I

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,829,864
Program Service Revenue $1,564,430
Investment Income $70
Other Revenue $159,939
TOTAL REVENUE $4,554,303

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,050,323
Fundraising Expenses $427,746
Program Expenses $2,080,849
Other Expenses $1,075,011
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,125,334

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,554,303 $4,569,892 0.0%
Expenses $3,125,334 $2,834,003 +0.1%
Net Income $1,428,969 $1,735,889 -0.2%
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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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
28
Volunteers
25

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
8
$641,167
Total Directors
8
$641,167
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Caitlin Swain Co-Director 40.00
Officer Director Highest
$145,566 $0 $222,626
Daryl Atkinson Co-Director 40.00
Officer Director Highest
$152,087 $0 $229,223
James Coleman Secretary 0.05
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jamie Cole Chairwoman 0.05
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Norris Henderson Treasurer 0.05
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Attica Scott Officer 0.05
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Roxanne Saucier Officer 0.05
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Ashley Marshall Senior Director of Sustainability Emergence 40.00
Officer Director Highest
$112,264 $0 $189,318
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,554,303 $3,125,334 $10,981,274 $1,428,969
2022 $4,569,892 $2,834,003 $9,093,457 $1,735,889
2021 $5,810,265 $2,433,654 $7,408,511 $3,376,611
2020 $4,585,533 $6,350,101 $3,434,220 $-1,764,568
2019 $5,468,703 $3,586,505 $5,711,054 $1,882,198
2018 $2,590,098 $976,002 $1,755,188 $1,614,096
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