FORENSIC JUSTICE PROJECT

EIN: 831241315 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

PORTLAND, OR

Total Revenue
$455,123
Total Expenses
$554,783
Total Assets
$306,442
Net Assets
$296,892
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
JANIS PURACAL
Phone
5036643641
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FORENSIC JUSTICE PROJECT, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $455K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 46% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $555K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PREVENT AND CORRECT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $408,320 Revenue: $450,644

THE FORENSIC JUSTICE PROJECT HELPS ATTORNEYS IN OREGON TO UNDERSTAND AND CHALLENGE FAULTY OR MISLEADING FORENSIC EVIDENCE, OR DEVELOPE HELPFUL FORENSIC EVIDENCE, IN CRIMINAL CASES. DURING 2025, WE...

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THE FORENSIC JUSTICE PROJECT HELPS ATTORNEYS IN OREGON TO UNDERSTAND AND CHALLENGE FAULTY OR MISLEADING FORENSIC EVIDENCE, OR DEVELOPE HELPFUL FORENSIC EVIDENCE, IN CRIMINAL CASES. DURING 2025, WE PROVIDED DIRECT REPRESENTATION, CASE SUPPORT, OR REFERRALS IN OVER 72 CASES IN OREGON. WE ALSO CONTINUED OUR WORK ON A LONG-TERM PROJECT WORKING WITH ACADEMIC PARTNERS TO RESEARCH THE SCIENTIFIC VALIDITY OF SPECIFIC FORENSIC METHODS THAT HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO RESULT IN WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $76,778

THE FORENSIC JUSTICE PROJECT WORKS TO IMPROVE OREGON LAW THROUGH STRATEGIC LITIGATION IN SELECT CASES INVOLVING FORENSICS.

Program 3
Expenses: $56,764

THE FORENSIC JUSTICE PROJECT WORKS TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN OTHER LAWYERS TO ADDRESS FORENSICS IN CRIMINAL CASES AND TO EDUCATE THE COURTS ON ISSUES THAT RELATE TO FORENSICS. DURING 2025, WE TAUGHT AT...

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THE FORENSIC JUSTICE PROJECT WORKS TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN OTHER LAWYERS TO ADDRESS FORENSICS IN CRIMINAL CASES AND TO EDUCATE THE COURTS ON ISSUES THAT RELATE TO FORENSICS. DURING 2025, WE TAUGHT AT LEAST 9 SEMINAR CLASSES.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,479
Program Service Revenue $450,644
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $455,123

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $42,700
Salaries & Benefits $409,551
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $541,862
Other Expenses $102,532
TOTAL EXPENSES $554,783

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $455,123 $836,459 -0.5%
Expenses $554,783 $810,894 -0.3%
Net Income $-99,660 $25,565 -4.9%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
3
Volunteers
1

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
1
$140,500
Total Directors
3
$140,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JANIS PURACAL Executive Dir. 50.00
Officer Director
$140,500 $0 $140,500
BEN HACKER Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANY HARRIS Director 2.00
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 $455,123 $554,783 $306,442 $-99,660
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $713,361 $516,593 $391,107 $196,768
2022 $426,248 $350,049 $183,040 $76,199
2021 $323,773 $298,210 $104,508 $25,563
2020 $350,853 $281,914 $79,548 $68,939
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