ACACIA CENTER FOR JUSTICE

EIN: 874099467 501(c)(3) Human Services

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$87,600,743
Total Expenses
$80,440,553
Total Assets
$51,440,759
Net Assets
$10,387,364
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
JESSICA LEE
Phone
2136609093
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ACACIA CENTER FOR JUSTICE, founded in 2021, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $87.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 290% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $80.4M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

ACACIA COORDINATES LARGE-SCALE IMMIGRANT LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND DEFENSE NETWORKS, PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AND EXPANDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO ENSURE ACCESS TO JUSTICE, FAIRNESS, AND FREEDOM FOR ALL IMMIGRANTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $30,519,695 Revenue: $32,065,394

THE LEGAL ACCESS & ORIENTATION PROGRAMS (LAO) DELIVER LEGAL ORIENTATIONS AND SELF-HELP WORKSHOPS ABOUT IMMIGRATION COURT PROCEDURES TO ADULTS, ADULT CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES IN DHS...

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THE LEGAL ACCESS & ORIENTATION PROGRAMS (LAO) DELIVER LEGAL ORIENTATIONS AND SELF-HELP WORKSHOPS ABOUT IMMIGRATION COURT PROCEDURES TO ADULTS, ADULT CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES IN DHS CUSTODY AND IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS TO HELP THEM BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT TO EXPECT IN COURT. THESE PROGRAMS ARE COMPRISED OF:- LEGAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM, DELIVERING LEGAL ORIENTATIONS AND SELF-HELP WORKSHOPS ABOUT IMMIGRATION COURT PROCEDURES TO ADULT INDIVIDUALS IN DHS CUSTODY TO HELP THEM PREPARE TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES IN IMMIGRATION COURT;- LEGAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR CUSTODIANS OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN, PROVIDING LEGAL ORIENTATION PRESENTATIONS TO ADULT CAREGIVERS (CUSTODIANS/SPONSORS) OF NON-DETAINED UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN IN EOIR REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS;- IMMIGRATION COURT HELPDESK, DELIVERING LEGAL ORIENTATIONS AND SELF-HELP WORKSHOPS TO NON-DETAINED INDIVIDUALS IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS TO HELP THEM BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT TO EXPECT IN IMMIGRATION COURT AND PREPARE TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES; AND- FAMILY GROUP LEGAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM, PROVIDING LEGAL ORIENTATION PRESENTATIONS AND SELF-HELP WORKSHOPS TO FAMILY GROUPS IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS TO HELP THEM BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT TO EXPECT IN COURT AND PREPARE TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES.

Program 2
Expenses: $37,064,996 Revenue: $46,186,723

LEGAL REPRESENTATION PROGRAMS (LR) PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN VARIOUS CONTEXTS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE COMPRISED OF:- NATIONAL QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM, PROVIDING QUALIFIED...

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LEGAL REPRESENTATION PROGRAMS (LR) PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN VARIOUS CONTEXTS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE COMPRISED OF:- NATIONAL QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM, PROVIDING QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVES (ATTORNEYS AND OTHERS ACCREDITED TO PROVIDE LEGAL DEFENSE) IN IMMIGRATION COURT TO UNREPRESENTED DETAINED ADULTS WHO ARE FOUND BY AN IMMIGRATION JUDGE TO BE MENTALLY INCOMPETENT TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES IN IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS;- CHILDREN'S COUNSEL INITIATIVE, PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO CHILDREN WHO ARE IN IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS IN DESIGNATED IMMIGRATION COURT LOCATIONS; - UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN PROGRAM, PROVIDING KNOW YOUR RIGHTS PRESENTATIONS AND LEGAL SCREENINGS TO ALL CHILDREN IN ORR CUSTODY, AS WELL AS REPRESENTATION TO CHILDREN IN AND RELEASED FROM ORR CUSTODY; AND- LITIGATION SUPPORT FUND, PROVIDING A SOURCE OF FUNDING TO THE LEGAL CASES OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN WHO ARE PLACED IN FACILITIES AND LOCATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE EXISTING NETWORK OF LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND TO CHALLENGE CUSTODY DETERMINATIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC LITIGATION ADVOCACY.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,326,154 Revenue: $6,449,964

THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS, ACACIA WORKS WITH PARTNERS TO EXPAND ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES TO MEET DEMAND FOR LEGAL SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE U.S. THE PROGRAMS ARE COMPRISED OF:- ATTORNEY...

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THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS, ACACIA WORKS WITH PARTNERS TO EXPAND ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES TO MEET DEMAND FOR LEGAL SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE U.S. THE PROGRAMS ARE COMPRISED OF:- ATTORNEY RECRUITMENT PROJECT PLACES EXPERIENCED AND NEW ATTORNEYS IN LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO BOLSTER THE CAPACITY OF THESE CRITICAL SERVICES.- POLICY AND OUTREACH ENCOMPASS POLICY ANALYSIS, RESEARCH, LOBBYING, AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TO ADVANCE AND GROW PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR ACACIA'S WORK.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,883,351
Program Service Revenue $84,702,081
Investment Income $15,311
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $87,600,743

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,153,084
Salaries & Benefits $14,712,505
Fundraising Expenses $235,591
Program Expenses $74,910,845
Other Expenses $63,574,964
TOTAL EXPENSES $80,440,553

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $87,600,743 $22,476,850 +2.9%
Expenses $80,440,553 $19,249,676 +3.2%
Net Income $7,160,190 $3,227,174 +1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
119
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$656,245
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
2
$427,369
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANDREW GENZ BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA HEDLUND TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EILEEN BLESSINGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID NIDIFFER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OREN ROOT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOJO ANNOBIL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOY OLSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY LONDON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE MEIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM ELKIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OSCAR CHACON DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL JORDAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARSHA GRIFFIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAYA RAMJI-NOGALES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAINA ABER-HANSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$206,479 $32,061 $238,540
JESSICA LEE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$186,614 $22,597 $209,211
LEAH PRESTAMO GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$190,013 $18,481 $208,494
ANNE MARIE MULCAHY CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$186,619 $32,204 $218,823
CHARLES SLOCUMB CHIEF OPERATIONS & PEOPLE OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$190,157 $18,389 $208,546
ADELA MASON DIR, HELPDESK & FAMILY GROUP 40.00
Highest
$159,121 $27,197 $186,318
ADEPEJU ONILE-ERE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ITS 40.00
Highest
$184,808 $20,620 $205,428
CASSANDRA LOPEZ MANAGING DIR OF LEGAL REP PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$159,039 $35,736 $194,775
PHILIP KRETSEDEMAS MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR REDA 40.00
Highest
$165,630 $28,488 $194,118
TANIA SAWCZUK MANAGING DIR OF TECH COMPLIANCE 40.00
Highest
$166,839 $39,407 $206,246
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 $87,600,743 $80,440,553 $51,440,759 $7,160,190
2022 $22,476,850 $19,249,676 $17,081,960 $3,227,174
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