UJIMA THE NATIONAL CENTER ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

EIN: 853490414 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$12,188,837
Total Expenses
$11,332,352
Total Assets
$4,466,792
Net Assets
$1,965,936
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
KARMA COTTMAN
Phone
2027583874
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

UJIMA THE NATIONAL CENTER ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, founded in 2021, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $12.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $11.3M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

TO MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY TO RESPOND TO AND END DOMESTIC, SEXUAL AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY. WE ACTUALIZE THIS MISSION THROUGH RESEARCH, PUBLIC AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT. UJIMA SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO: SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE, ADVOCATES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND THE COMMUNITY AT-LARGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,806,000 Revenue: $55,714

TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCESEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION

Program 2
Expenses: $2,670,000

COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AWARENESS & OUTREACHSEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION

Program 3
Expenses: $1,602,002

CULTURAL SPECIFIC SUB-AWARDSEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,132,238
Program Service Revenue $55,714
Investment Income $885
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $12,188,837

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,063,429
Salaries & Benefits $2,818,276
Fundraising Expenses $16,137
Program Expenses $10,680,000
Other Expenses $2,450,647
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,332,352

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $12,188,837 $9,375,273 +0.3%
Expenses $11,332,352 $9,716,257 +0.2%
Net Income $856,485 $-340,984 -3.5%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
25
Volunteers
6

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
6
$609,352
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMIEN JORDAN CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA WOOLBRIGHT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GOODLOW SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIENNE BIDDINGS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FAITH GIBSON HUBBARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTONIA VANN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARMA COTTMAN CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$237,344 $6,000 $243,344
JENNIFER HOOKER CHIEF FINANCE & OPERATIONS 50.00
Officer
$183,007 $7,328 $190,335
GRETTA GARDNER CHIEF LEGAL & PROGRAMS OFFICER 50.00
Officer
$175,673 $0 $175,673
MILLICENT SHAW LEGAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$128,227 $17,354 $145,581
CHRISHANIA ROBINSON TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANT 40.00
Highest
$112,257 $15,353 $127,610
SARAH HENRY SENIOR ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$119,599 $11,009 $130,608
APRIL BONNER COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$105,642 $9,401 $115,043
JOY FENNEL CREATIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$118,442 $6,602 $125,044
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 $12,188,837 $11,332,352 $4,466,792 $856,485
2024 $9,375,273 $9,716,257 $3,398,646 $-340,984
2023 $7,246,433 $5,991,269 $2,942,290 $1,255,164
2022 $2,209,159 $2,108,112 $540,812 $101,047
2022 $2,163,004 $2,108,112 $542,239 $54,892
2021 $145,666 $5,287 $153,648 $140,379
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