Just Cities Institute

EIN: 844246619 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

Berkeley, CA

Total Revenue
$813,051
Total Expenses
$1,016,771
Total Assets
$319,170
Net Assets
$181,755
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Margaretta Lin
Phone
5104098653
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Just Cities Institute, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $813K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

To alleviate poverty, discrimination and racial and social inequities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $237,371

Anti-displacement & fair chance housing outreach for over 5,000 residents

Program 2
Expenses: $235,613

Community engagement in urban planning for over 2,000 residents

Program 3
Expenses: $170,170

Alameda County reentry housing plan development to serve over 9,000 formerly incarcerated residents

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $788,679
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,675
Other Revenue $21,697
TOTAL REVENUE $813,051

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $535,290
Fundraising Expenses $30,331
Program Expenses $901,012
Other Expenses $481,481
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,016,771

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $813,051 $1,083,519 -0.2%
Expenses $1,016,771 $1,193,329 -0.1%
Net Income $-203,720 $-109,810 +0.9%
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
7
Independent Members
5
Employees
7
Volunteers
7

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
$113,401
Total Directors
9
$113,401
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Maurice Wilkins Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$108,221 $5,180 $113,401
Kurt Collins Board Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Darrell Jones III Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Margaretta Lin Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Illgen Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Boona Cheema Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Klos Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ms Margaret Gordon Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Victoria Haworth Board Member 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
2024 $813,051 $1,016,771 $319,170 $-203,720
2023 $1,083,519 $1,193,329 $665,732 $-109,810
2022 $1,565,980 $1,189,486 $726,062 $376,494
2021 $900,610 $757,457 $158,057 $143,153
2020 $431,461 $416,558 $14,903 $14,903
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