CREATIVE JUSTICE INITIATIVE INC

EIN: 823767216 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BRONX, NY

Total Revenue
$378,572
Total Expenses
$577,506
Total Assets
$1,300,706
Net Assets
$1,290,873
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
MARTA MORENO-VEGA
Phone
9176010449
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CREATIVE JUSTICE INITIATIVE INC, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $379K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $578K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 53% operating deficit.

Mission

TO STUDY, DEVELOP, ADVANCE AND DISSEMINATE IDEAS THAT FOSTER RACIAL, SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND CREATIVE EQUITY FOR MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES BY ENGAGING THOUGHT LEADERS, RESEARCHERS, SCHOLARS AND CULTURAL WORKERS FOCUSED ON ARTICULATING THE AESTHETIC, ETHICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL VALUES INHERENT IN AFRICAN PHILOSOPHICAL AND SACRED THOUGHT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $415,090

TO STUDY, DEVELOP, ADVANCE AND DISSEMINATE IDEAS THAT FOSTER RACIAL, SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND CREATIVE EQUITY FOR MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES BY ENGAGING THOUGHT LEADERS, RESEARCHERS, SCHOLARS AND...

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TO STUDY, DEVELOP, ADVANCE AND DISSEMINATE IDEAS THAT FOSTER RACIAL, SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND CREATIVE EQUITY FOR MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES BY ENGAGING THOUGHT LEADERS, RESEARCHERS, SCHOLARS AND CULTURAL WORKERS FOCUSED ON ARTICULATING THE AESTHETIC, ETHICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL VALUES INHERENT IN AFRICAN PHILOSOPHICAL AND SACRED THOUGHT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $379,257
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-685
TOTAL REVENUE $378,572

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $36,000
Salaries & Benefits $149,489
Fundraising Expenses $21,165
Program Expenses $415,090
Other Expenses $392,017
TOTAL EXPENSES $577,506

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $378,572 $595,585 -0.4%
Expenses $577,506 $588,901 0.0%
Net Income $-198,934 $6,684 -30.8%
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
4
Employees
5
Volunteers
4

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
5
$70,997
Total Directors
5
$70,997
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARTA MORENO-VEGA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 005.00
Officer Director
$70,997 $0 $70,997
ISIS RAKIA MATTEI PRESIDENT 010.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSA ALICIA CLEMENTE TREASURER 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ESMERALDA SIMMONS SECRETARY 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL CRUZ VICE PRESIDENT 002.00
Officer 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 $378,572 $577,506 $1,300,706 $-198,934
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $981,781 $375,260 $1,498,276 $606,521
2022 $628,423 $121,567 $887,552 $506,856
2021 $304,015 $23,311 $377,763 $280,704
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