DEMAND JUSTICE INITIATIVE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ILYSE HOGUE

Phone

2029684512

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DEMAND JUSTICE INITIATIVE, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.0M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

DEMAND JUSTICE INITIATIVE HOLDS EVENTS AND PRODUCES WRITTEN ARTICLES, ADVERTISEMENTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT KEY JUDICIAL DECISIONS AND THEIR REAL-WORLD IMPACT. WE PROMOTE THE APPLICATION OF STRONG ETHICS RULES FOR SITTING JUDGES CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,433,904

AS PART OF ITS JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY WORK, DEMAND JUSTICE INITIATIVE HOSTS EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE BODY OF RULINGS AND ETHICS QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE SUPREME COURT...

AS PART OF ITS JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY WORK, DEMAND JUSTICE INITIATIVE HOSTS EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE BODY OF RULINGS AND ETHICS QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE SUPREME COURT. THESE EVENTS LIFT UP INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IMPACTED BY JUDICIAL DECISIONS TO SHOW THE PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE COURTS JURISPRUDENCE. WE ALSO BRING TOGETHER EXPERTS AND ACADEMICS TO DISCUSS TRANSPARENCY CONCERNS RELATED TO THE COURT, SUCH AS THE COURTS LACK OF AN ETHICS CODE AND CLEAR RECUSAL STANDARDS, THE LACK OF VIDEO STREAMING OF ORAL ARGUMENTS, AND HOLES IN THE COURTS DISCLOSURES REQUIREMENTS WHEN IT COMES TO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

Program 2

Expenses: $816,142

DEMAND JUSTICE INITIATIVE CONDUCTS A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE THE PROFESSIONAL DIVERSITY OF THE FEDERAL- AND STATE-LEVEL JUDICIARY. THIS INCLUDES HOSTING THE DEMAND JUSTICE INSTITUTE DJI A NONPARTISAN TRAINING PROGRAM AND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FOR ASPIRING JUDICIAL CANDIDATES AT THE STATE LEVEL. THE INSTITUTE IS A YEAR-LONG PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY, TRAIN, AND ELEVATE A COHORT OF TALENT FROM UNDERREPRESENTED LEGAL BACKGROUNDS.

Program 3

Expenses: $385,181

BALLS STRIKES IS AN ONLINE PUBLICATION PRODUCED BY DEMAND JUSTICE INITIATIVE THAT PUBLISHES ORIGINAL COMMENTARY AND REPORTING ABOUT COURTS, THE JUDGES WHO PRESIDE OVER THEM, AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM THEY UPHOLD. BALLS STRIKES SEEKS TO HOLD COURTS, JUDGES, AND MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION ACCOUNTABLE TO FULFILL THEIR PROFESSED COMMITMENT TO THE CAUSE OF JUSTICE, AND TO FACILITATE DISCUSSION ABOUT HOW TO MAKE THE LEGAL SYSTEM MORE TRANSPARENT AND FAIR.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,561,650

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $4,561,650

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $225,000

Salaries & Benefits $1,185,810

Fundraising Expenses $23,050

Program Expenses $3,635,227

Other Expenses $2,631,570

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,042,380

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$4,561,650	$3,697,939	+0.2%
Expenses	$4,042,380	$3,157,665	+0.3%
Net Income	$519,270	$540,274	0.0%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

$219,670

Total Directors

$452,560

Key Employees

$629,410

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRIS KANG	CHIEF COUNSEL BOARD MEMBER	015.00	Director Key Emp	$71,663	$44,303	$232,890
BRIAN FALLON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER	018.00	Officer Director	$86,979	$25,945	$219,670
RACHEL WALDRON	CHIEF OF STAFF	020.00	Key Emp	$79,380	$44,629	$200,276
JENNIFER DANSEREAU	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	021.00	Key Emp	$80,690	$41,071	$196,244
COLIN DIERSING	COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR	019.00	Highest	$65,121	$28,926	$170,494
JAY WILLIS	EDITOR IN CHIEF	040.00	Highest	$111,118	$53,498	$165,738
MEEGAN ROBINSON	SENIOR ADVISOR, DIGITAL	007.00	Highest	$19,038	$38,809	$143,160
LENITA KING	CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR	039.00	Highest	$119,538	$20,580	$142,558
SAMUEL GHAZEY	CAMPAIGN MANAGER, COURT REFORM	011.00	Highest	$30,483	$32,590	$141,458
ILYSE HOGUE	CHAIR	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FAIZ SHAKIR	TREASURER	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STASHA RHODES	BOARD MEMBER	001.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$4,561,650	$4,042,380	$2,407,589	$519,270
2022	$3,697,939	$3,157,665	$2,055,903	$540,274
2021	$2,919,014	$2,022,898	$2,661,355	$896,116