LONE STAR JUSTICE ALLIANCE

EIN: 822345921 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$2,065,340
Total Expenses
$1,572,938
Total Assets
$1,352,152
Net Assets
$1,003,931
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH HENNEKE
Phone
5123945791
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LONE STAR JUSTICE ALLIANCE, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $492K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

LONE STAR JUSTICE ALLIANCE (LSJA) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2017 AS A NON-PROFIT LEGAL ORGANIZATION TO BOLDLY ADDRESS SYSTEMIC FAILURES IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGH ADVOCACY AND INNOVATIVE EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE LIFE OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH AND EMERGING ADULTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $515,598

TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE - THE TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE MODEL IS THE FIRST-EVER ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION FOR EMERGING ADULTS (AGES 17-24) IN TEXAS, WHICH EMPLOYS A COST EFFECTIVE, RESEARCH-BASED...

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TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE - THE TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE MODEL IS THE FIRST-EVER ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION FOR EMERGING ADULTS (AGES 17-24) IN TEXAS, WHICH EMPLOYS A COST EFFECTIVE, RESEARCH-BASED APPROACH TO LOWER RECIDIVISM AND IMPROVE HEALTH. IN 2021, LSJA LAUNCHED THE JUSTCAREERS PROGRAM, A TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE WORKFORCE PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON CONNECTING JUSTICE IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS WITH EMPLOYERS. JUSTCAREERS PROVIDES JUSTICE-INVOLVED EMERGING ADULTS ACCESS TO TRAINING IN A HIGH DEMAND CAREER WHERE THEY ARE PAID FOR BOTH CLASSROOM AND JOB SITE TIME - CALLED AN "EARN AND LEARN" MODEL. AT THE END OF THEIR TRAINING PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS ENTER FULL-TIME JOBS THAT PAY WAGES THAT HELP THEM NOT ONLY SURVIVE, BUT TO THRIVE.

Program 2
Expenses: $446,094 Revenue: $280,619

JUSTSENTENCING - LSJA PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO ENFORCE CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS OWED TO CHILDREN AND EMERGING ADULTS IN THE TEXAS JUSTICE SYSTEM (YOUTH SENTENCING PROJECT) AND FOR SURVIVORS OF...

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JUSTSENTENCING - LSJA PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO ENFORCE CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS OWED TO CHILDREN AND EMERGING ADULTS IN THE TEXAS JUSTICE SYSTEM (YOUTH SENTENCING PROJECT) AND FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (SURVIVORS' PROJECT), WHOSE CRIMES ARE DIRECTLY TIED TO THEIR OWN VICTIMIZATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $264,988

REIMAGINE JUSTICE - THROUGH OUR REIMAGINE JUSTICE PROGRAM, WE CULTIVATE CONNECTIONS WITH AND EQUIP COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, DEFENSE COUNSEL, DIRECTLY-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS, AND STAKEHOLDERS, TO...

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REIMAGINE JUSTICE - THROUGH OUR REIMAGINE JUSTICE PROGRAM, WE CULTIVATE CONNECTIONS WITH AND EQUIP COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, DEFENSE COUNSEL, DIRECTLY-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS, AND STAKEHOLDERS, TO SHIFT NARRATIVES AND DRIVE CHANGE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. WE DO THIS THROUGH PLACE-BASED COALITIONS, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND TRAINING.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,784,721
Program Service Revenue $280,619
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,065,340

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $111,713
Salaries & Benefits $929,237
Fundraising Expenses $70,441
Program Expenses $1,226,680
Other Expenses $531,988
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,572,938

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,065,340 $1,528,771 +0.4%
Expenses $1,572,938 $1,368,124 +0.1%
Net Income $492,402 $160,647 +2.1%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
10
Volunteers
60

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
$360,327
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROLINE KIM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY PETTUS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HALEY JENSEN BOARD CHAIRWOMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN MILLIGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG DEASON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY ROBINSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP J YATES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REED MACY CFA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCY MISTRETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIA COLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA GORE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH HENNEKE CEO 40.00
Officer
$139,939 $425 $140,364
RACHEL HAMPTON SECRETARY, CHIEF MISSION OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$105,896 $2,439 $108,335
YULISE WATERS CIO 40.00
Officer
$101,873 $9,755 $111,628
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 $2,065,340 $1,572,938 $1,352,152 $492,402
2022 $1,528,771 $1,368,124 $678,098 $160,647
2021 $881,090 $1,059,590 $233,201 $-178,500
2020 $1,220,795 $1,345,735 $295,907 $-124,940
2019 $1,096,108 $723,075 $472,734 $373,033
2018 $320,112 $288,713 $49,971 $31,399
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