Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2021 , and ending 08-31-2022
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1730 M STREET NW 800
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20036
D Employer identification number

52-1469738
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 30,693,630
F Name and address of principal officer:
VERNA L WILLIAMS
1730 M STREET NW 800
WASHINGTON,DC20036
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.EQUALJUSTICEWORKS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1986
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: MOBILIZING PASSIONATE PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 24
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 24
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 56
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 56
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 17,417,630 22,697,395
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 92,530 75,820
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 994,699 537,601
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 3,768 6,026
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 18,508,627 23,316,842
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 10,070,658 9,756,812
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 5,340,814 5,890,935
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,975,842    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 3,389,356 4,795,005
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 18,800,828 20,442,752
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -292,201 2,874,090
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 35,351,731 34,685,624
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 5,182,240 3,610,847
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 30,169,491 31,074,777
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAWYERS TO TRANSFORM THEIR PASSION FOR EQUAL JUSTICE INTO A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 12,939,210 including grants of $ 9,554,812 ) (Revenue $   )
LEGAL FELLOWSHIPS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST:EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS DIRECTS THE LARGEST POSTGRADUATE LEGAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN THE NATION, PLACING LAWYERS IN TWO-YEAR ASSIGNMENTS AT LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS. THE EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM CREATES PARTNERSHIPS WITH THESE HOST ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYERS, LAW FIRM AND CORPORATE SPONSORS, AND OTHER DONORS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS.THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS TWO STRUCTURES OF FELLOWSHIPS: ONE IN WHICH THE FELLOW DESIGNS THEIR OWN PROJECT ALONGSIDE A HOST ORGANIZATION (LEGAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION) AND ONE IN WHICH FELLOWS APPLY AND JOIN A PROGRAM DESIGNED AND DIRECTED BY EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS AND FOCUSED ON A PARTICULAR ISSUE.ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE (163) EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS FELLOWS DESIGNED THEIR OWN INNOVATIVE LEGAL SERVICE PROJECTS AND WORKED AT 140 HOST ORGANIZATIONS IN 56 DIFFERENT CITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO ADDRESS A WIDE RANGE OF LEGAL ISSUES, INCLUDING VETERANS BENEFITS, RACIAL JUSTICE, ACCESS TO EDUCATION, IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM, COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND VOTING RIGHTS. THIRTY-SIX (36) EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS FELLOWS PARTICIPATED IN THREE UNIQUE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES INCLUDING ELDER CRIME VICTIMS, DISASTER SURVIVORS, AND THOSE FACING HOUSING INSTABILITY. THESE FELLOWS WORKED AT 26 LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THESE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS AIM TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WHILE ALSO CREATING BROADER IMPACT THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING. AS ONE EXAMPLE, THE DISASTER RESILIENCE PROGRAM HELPS FULFILL THE NEED FOR CRITICAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER DISASTERS, INCLUDING RESPONDING TO LEGAL ISSUES ARISING FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. EIGHTEEN (18) FELLOWS DELIVERED CRITICAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO DISASTER-AFFECTED COMMUNITIES IN FLORIDA, TEXAS AND EXPANDED TO REGIONS IN CALIFORNIA AND LOUISIANA. FELLOWS IMPROVED ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND INCREASED THE CAPACITY OF LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS TO SERVE DISASTER SURVIVORS. IN JUST TWO YEARS, THE FELLOWS PROVIDED LEGAL INFORMATION TO OVER 24,000 INDIVIDUALS, LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO MORE THAN 6,000 INDIVIDUALS, AND OVER $3.25 MILLION IN ECONOMIC BENEFITS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,277,814 including grants of $ 202,000 ) (Revenue $ 75,820 )
LAW SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY:EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS ALSO OFFERS PROGRAMS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF LAW STUDENTS AND LAWYERS DEDICATING ALL OR PART OF THEIR CAREERS TO PUBLIC SERVICE BY ENGAGING AND COLLABORATING WITH LAW SCHOOLS, STUDENTS, AND ATTORNEYS. EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS MAINTAINS A ROBUST LAW SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP, WHICH INCLUDES OVER 90% OF ABA-ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOLS, AND HELPS ENSURE THOSE MEMBERS KNOW OF AND PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS, INCLUDING FELLOWSHIPS DESCRIBED ABOVE AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMING FOR LAW STUDENTS.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SHORT-TERM SUMMER STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMS. THE RURAL SUMMER LEGAL CORPS (RSLC) PROGRAM IS A JOINT PARTNERSHIP OF THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION (LSC) AND EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS. THE RSLC PROGRAM CONNECTS PUBLIC INTEREST LAW STUDENTS WITH CIVIL LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS PRESSING LEGAL ISSUES FACING RURAL COMMUNITIES. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES PRESENTED BY THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, THE 2021 RSLC PROGRAM PROVIDED 35 STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS 24 STATES. STUDENT FELLOWS IN THE 2021 CLASS COLLECTIVELY SERVED 1,296 INDIVIDUALS, ASSISTED IN 795 LEGAL CASES, AND HELPED ACHIEVE 416 POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR THEIR CLIENTS. THE DISASTER RESILIENCE PROGRAM PLACES LAW STUDENTS AT LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THEY GAIN EXPOSURE TO LEGAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RECOVERY WORK. IN 2021, 6 LAW STUDENTS SPENT EIGHT TO TEN WEEKS WORKING ALONGSIDE EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS FELLOWS IN THE DISASTER RESILIENCE PROGRAM, HELPING TO PROVIDE LEGAL AID, ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IN DISASTER RESILIENCE. DURING THEIR SUMMER OF SERVICE, STUDENT FELLOWS IN THE DISASTER RESILIENCE PROGRAM COLLECTIVELY CONTRIBUTED 1,589 HOURS THAT INCLUDED 741 HOURS ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPING RESOURCES, 423 HOURS ON CLIENT CASES, CLIENT INTAKE, AND LEGAL CLINICS AND 115 HOURS ON OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS CAREER FAIR IS THE LARGEST NATIONAL PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL CAREER FAIR, BRINGING TOGETHER MORE THAN 200 PUBLIC INTEREST EMPLOYERS TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS AND INTERNSHIPS. MORE THAN 3,000 LAW STUDENTS FROM OVER 150 LAW SCHOOLS ATTENDED THE 2021 EVENT. EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT NO LAW STUDENT OR LAWYER IS DETERRED FROM A PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL CAREER BY THE BURDEN OF STUDENT DEBT. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION TO SYNTHESIZE AND SIMPLIFY THE COMPLEX ARRAY OF REPAYMENT PLANS, FINANCING OPTIONS AND LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ASPIRING AND CURRENT PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYERS THROUGH OUR STUDENT ADVOCACY, IN PERSON PRESENTATIONS, AND WEBINARS. IN ADDITION, EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS LEADS THE PSLF COALITION WHICH CONSISTS OF OVER 90 ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF). WE BELIEVE IT IS OF VITAL IMPORTANCE FOR THE WELLBEING OF COMMUNITIES ACROSS OUR COUNTRY. PSLF ALLOWS PUBLIC SERVICE PROFESSIONALS TO PURSUE THEIR PASSION FOR SERVICE PROFESSIONALLY EVEN IF THEY HAVE STUDENT DEBT. THE ORGANIZATION IS ASSISTED BY A NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, A 16-PERSON GROUP OF LAW STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS FROM MEMBER SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND FEEDBACK ON EXPANDING PUBLIC INTEREST OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAW STUDENTS AND LAWYERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES, A GROUP OF 55 STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, TO SERVE AS AMBASSADORS FOR EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS ON THEIR LAW SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet14,217,024
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment.........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
17
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
56
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. See instructions.
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
24
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
24
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , CT , FL , GA , IL , LA , MD , MA , MI , NJ , NC , OH , PA , SC , TX , VA , WA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletTHE ORGANIZATION1730 M STREET NW 800   WASHINGTON,DC20036 (202) 466-3686
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) IVAN K FONG......................................................................
CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) KATHRYN J FRITZ......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) SHARON RYAN MEMBER......................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) FRANK R JIMENEZ......................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) JONATHAN CHIEL......................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) BRACKETT B DENNISTON III......................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) JOHN M FARRELL......................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) FATIMA GOSS GRAVES......................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) HONORABLE JAMES E GRAVES......................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) ERNEST GREER......................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) MICHAEL HARDING......................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) WALTER JEAN-JACQUES......................................................................
MEMBER - UNTIL 12/2022
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) GARRY JENKINS......................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) KIM KOOPERSMITH......................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) MARYANNE LAVAN......................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) JAMI MCKEON......................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) STEVE MCMANUS......................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JOSHUA MEDINA........................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) ZAKIA NESBITT........................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) M RANDALL OPPENHEIMER........................................................................
MEMBER - UNTIL 12/2022
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) HONORABLE CORNELIA TL........................................................................
PILLARD; MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) JULIETTE PRYOR........................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) JONATHAN SELBIN........................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) WILLIAM TREANOR........................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) DONALD B VERRILLI JR........................................................................
MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) DAVID STERN........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		    X       475,753 0 52,005
(27) SARA MORELLO........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VP
 40.00
.......................   		    X       288,768 0 38,477
(28) TIMOTHY S WIERZBICKI........................................................................
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   283,485 0 41,994
(29) JANIE PAYNE........................................................................
VP OF ADMINISTRATION
 40.00
.......................   		        X   172,520 0 35,313
(30) MIA SUSSMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FELLOWSHIPS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   174,153 0 19,001
(31) ANNA UHLER-MCKEOWN........................................................................
DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC PROGRAMS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   170,108 0 22,829
(32) SARAH LACKRITZ........................................................................
VP OF MARKETING AND COMM.
 40.00
.......................   		        X   143,571 0 8,763
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,708,358 0 218,382
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet15
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
MARCUM LLP

1899 L STREET NW SUITE 850
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		ACCOUNTING & HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES 708,265
ORR GROUP

3000 K STREET NW SUITE 280
WASHINGTON,DC20007 		CONSULTING 220,021
THE RABEN GROUP

1341 G STREET NW FLOOR 5
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		CONSULTING 198,000
PEOPLE'S TELEVISION INC

220 WEST 30TH STREET 2ND FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10001 		AUDIO/VISUAL SERVICES 194,592
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet4
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 351,000
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 2,090,022
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 20,256,373
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 22,697,395
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a CONFERENCES/TRAINING 900099 75,820 75,820    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 75,820
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 258,854     258,854
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   7,655,535 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   7,376,788 7b
c Gain or (loss)   278,747 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 278,747     278,747
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a REFUNDS 900099 3,410     3,410
b MISCELLANEOUS 900099 2,616     2,616
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 6,026
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 23,316,842 75,820 0 543,627
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 9,690,402 9,690,402
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 66,410 66,410
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 1,091,020 447,318 349,222 294,480
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 3,560,984 1,794,881 1,269,139 496,964
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 366,014 182,208 126,976 56,830
9 Other employee benefits ....... 518,541 277,220 147,428 93,893
10 Payroll taxes ........... 354,376 171,863 122,577 59,936
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,134   1,134  
c Accounting ........... 658,126   658,126  
d Lobbying ........... 45,000 45,000    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 54,632   54,632  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 2,145,492 463,150 1,093,344 588,998
12 Advertising and promotion .... 14,078 9,583 4,160 335
13 Office expenses ....... 110,817 52,317 33,774 24,726
14 Information technology ...... 259,599 138,987 76,796 43,816
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 569,483 314,477 162,494 92,512
17 Travel ............ 75,179 27,898 11,616 35,665
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 134,877 76,105 27,818 30,954
20 Interest ........... 9,011   9,011  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 175,354 96,833 50,035 28,486
23 Insurance ... 25,941 14,325 7,402 4,214
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a BAD DEBT EXPENSE 451,997 333,829   118,168
b MISCELLANEOUS 35,101 360 34,481 260
c DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 29,184 13,858 9,721 5,605
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 20,442,752 14,217,024 4,249,886 1,975,842
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 4,738,758 1 7,301,622
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,049,226 2 2,039,549
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 10,680,049 3 11,078,281
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 2,335,729 9 404,989
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,319,157
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 1,817,467 644,525 10c 501,690
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 15,655,960 11 13,111,925
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 247,484 15 247,568
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 35,351,731 16 34,685,624
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 1,266,381 17 1,338,377
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 2,047,475 19 1,385,380
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 869,000 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 999,384 25 887,090
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 5,182,240 26 3,610,847
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 8,706,010 27 6,994,926
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 21,463,481 28 24,079,851
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 30,169,491 32 31,074,777
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 35,351,731 33 34,685,624
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
23,316,842
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
20,442,752
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,874,090
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
30,169,491
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-1,968,804
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
31,074,777
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2021)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
 
Employer identification number

52-1469738
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 26,776,118 20,185,794 32,424,029 17,417,630 22,697,395 119,500,966
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 26,776,118 20,185,794 32,424,029 17,417,630 22,697,395 119,500,966
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. 4,678,886
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 114,822,080
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 26,776,118 20,185,794 32,424,029 17,417,630 22,697,395 119,500,966
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 351,599 358,753 262,895 222,672 258,854 1,454,773
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 10 98,250 58,773 3,768 6,026 166,827
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 121,122,566
12
12
889,083
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
94.800 %
15
15
94.900 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2021 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016.......  
b From 2017.......  
c From 2018.......  
d From 2019.......  
e From 2020.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2016 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2017.....  
b Excess from 2018.....  
c Excess from 2019.....  
d Excess from 2020.....  
e Excess from 2021.....  
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 10. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 98,250. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 58,773. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 3,768. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 2,616. REFUNDS - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 3,410.
Schedule A (Form 990) 2021


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Schedule of Contributors

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Name of the organization
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
 
Employer identification number

52-1469738
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
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Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
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or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
Name of organization
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
  		Employer identification number
52-1469738
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
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Name of organization
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
  		Employer identification number

52-1469738
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
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Name of organization
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
  		Employer identification number

52-1469738
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
 
Employer identification number

52-1469738
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...................... 21,906  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 28,953  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 50,859  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 20,391,893  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 20,442,752  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 46,753 60,261 62,963 50,859 220,836
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 17,722 24,248 25,325 21,906 89,201
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
 
Employer identification number

52-1469738
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 607,475 577,671 555,595 546,858 522,076
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -47,286 53,049 45,321 31,982 48,027
d Grants or scholarships ... 23,245 23,245 23,245 23,245 23,245
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 536,944 607,475 577,671 555,595 546,858
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet86.584 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet13.416 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   1,188,707 716,697 472,010
d Equipment ....   1,085,219 1,074,491 10,728
e Other .....   45,231 26,279 18,952
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 501,690
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 887,090
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 21,359,506
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -1,968,804
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 66,100
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -1,902,704
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 23,262,210
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 54,632
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 54,632
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 23,316,842
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 20,454,220
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 66,100
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 66,100
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 20,388,120
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 54,632
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 54,632
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 20,442,752
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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PART V, LINE 4: EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS USES REVENUES GENERATED BY THE ENDOWMENT TO SUPPORT ITS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS.
PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND, AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
 
Employer identification number
52-1469738
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES
197 FRIEND STREET
BOSTON,MA02114 		04-2103907 501(C)(3) 250,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(2) NATIONAL CENTER FOR YOUTH LAW
1212 BROADWAY SUITE 600
OAKLAND,CA94612 		94-2506933 501(C)(3) 238,334 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(3) NEW MEXICO IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER
PO BOX 7040
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87194 		27-3303237 501(C)(3) 193,637 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(4) LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF WESTERN NY
361 S MAIN STREET
GENEVA,NY14456 		16-0955954 501(C)(3) 156,426 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(5) LEGAL AID CHICAGO
120 S LASALLE STREET SUITE 900
CHICAGO,IL60603 		36-2754650 501(C)(3) 150,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(6) ROOT & REBOUND
1730 FRANKLIN STREET SUITE 300
OAKLAND,CA94612 		46-3876220 501(C)(3) 150,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(7) BET TZEDEK
3250 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD 13TH FLOOR
LOS ANGELES,CA90010 		23-7304205 501(C)(3) 142,073 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(8) TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID INC
300 S TEXAS STREET
WESLACO,TX78596 		74-1675230 501(C)(3) 132,528 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(9) SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA LEGAL SERVICES
1340 POYDRAS STREET SUITE 600
NEW ORLEANS,LA70112 		72-0877422 501(C)(3) 116,737 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(10) DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA
1831 K STREET
SACRAMENTO,CA95811 		94-2505916 501(C)(3) 113,911 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(11) PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES INC
303 NORTH MAIN STREET SUITE 600
ROCKFORD,IL61101 		37-1030764 501(C)(3) 111,151 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(12) EQUIP FOR EQUALITY
20 N MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 300
CHICAGO,IL60602 		36-3361312 501(C)(3) 106,214 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(13) LEGAL AID OF NORTHWEST TEXAS
600 E WEATHERFORD STREET
FORT WORTH,TX76102 		75-0856086 501(C)(3) 100,335 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(14) CHICAGO LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
100 N LASALLE STREET SUITE 600
CHICAGO,IL60602 		51-0189264 501(C)(3) 100,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(15) COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT
6325 PACIFIC BOULEVARD SUITE 300
HUNTINGTON PARK,CA90255 		94-2998086 501(C)(3) 100,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(16) GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT
438 EDGEWOOD AVENUE
ATLANTA,GA30312 		58-1917659 501(C)(3) 100,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(17) LATINOJUSTICE PDLDEF
475 RIVERSIDE DR SUITE 1901
NEW YORK,NY10115 		13-2722664 501(C)(3) 100,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(18) LAWYERS COMM CIVIL RIGHTS SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
131 STEUART STREET SUITE 400
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		94-2581415 501(C)(3) 100,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(19) NEW YORK CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
125 BROAD STREET 19TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004 		90-0808294 501(C)(3) 100,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(20) RODERICK AND SOLANGE MACARTHUR JUSTICE CENTER
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NORTHWESTERN BLUHM LEGAL CLINIC
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(21) THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY
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(24) AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION
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(26) LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY INC
423 FERN STREET NO 200
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(27) DISABILITY RIGHTS LOUISIANA
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(28) COAST TO COAST LEGAL AID OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC
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(29) NEW YORK LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP
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(31) LONE STAR LEGAL AID
1415 FANNIN STREET
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(32) NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
1102 EAST CHEVY CHASE DRIVE
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(33) DISABILITY RIGHTS TEXAS
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104 EAST SEVENTH STREET
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(43) MARYLAND VOLUNTEER LAWYERS SERVICE
201 NORTH CHARLES STREET NO 1400
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(44) A BETTER BALANCE
40 WORTH STREET 10TH FLOOR
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(45) ABOLITIONIST LAW CENTER
201 N BRADDOCK AVENUE ROOM 601
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(46) ACLU FOUNDATION OF COLORADO
303 EAST 17TH AVENUE SUITE 350
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(47) ACLU FOUNDATION OF MASSACHUSETTS INC
211 CONGRESS STREET
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(48) ACLU FOUNDATION OF TEXAS
PO BOX 8306
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(50) ACLU OF WISCONSIN
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(51) AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC
125 BROAD STREET 18TH FLOOR
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(52) AMERICAN GATEWAYS
314 E HIGHLAND MALL BLVD 501
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(53) ARCHCITY DEFENDERS
440 N 4TH ST 390
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(54) ATLANTA LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC
54 ELLIS STREET NE
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(55) BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES
1302 N 19TH STREET
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(56) BREAD FOR THE CITY
1525 7TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		52-1138207 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(57) BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE
161 AVE OF THE AMERICAS 12TH FL
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(58) BROOKLYN DEFENDER SERVICES
177 LIVINGSTON ST SUITE 7
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(59) CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER
1101 14TH STREET NW SUITE 400
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(60) CAPITAL POST-CONVICTION PROJECT OF LOUISIANA
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(61) CAPITALAIR
1025 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE
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(62) CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DALLAS INC
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(63) CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
199 WATER STREET 22ND FLOOR
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(64) CHICAGO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
70 E LAKE ST
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(65) CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER OF CALIFORNIA
101 CENTER PLAZA DRIVE
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(66) CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER INC
501 3RD STREET NW 8
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(67) COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROJECT INC
3000 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD SUITE 106
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(68) DAY ONE
PO BOX 3220 CHURCH STREET STATION
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(69) DC VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT
5335 WISCONSIN AVENUE NW 440
WASHINGTON,DC20015 		26-1089584 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(70) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ENDED INC (DOVE)
PO BOX 690267
QUINCY,MA02269 		04-2667808 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(71) FAIR WORK CENTER
116 WARREN AVE N SUITE A
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(72) FLORENCE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE
PO BOX 654
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(73) FLORIDA HEALTH JUSTICE PROJECT
3793 IRVINGTON AVENUE
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(74) FLORIDA LEGAL SERVICES INC
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(75) FREE TO THRIVE
1050 UNIVERSITY AVE E107-84
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(76) GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
37TH AND 0 STS NW
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(77) GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE INC
1 W COURT SQ SUITE 625
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(78) GIRLS FOR GENDER EQUITY
25 CHAPEL STREET SUITE 1006
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(79) GREAT RIVERS ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER
319 NORTH FOURTH STREET SUITE 800
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(80) HEALTH LAW ADVOCATES
ONE FEDERAL STREET 5TH FLOOR
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(81) HOUSING JUSTICE CENTER
275 EAST 4TH STREET SUITE 605
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(82) JAMES B MORAN CENTER FOR YOUTH ADVOCACY
1900A DEMPSTER ST
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(83) KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
1200 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 700
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(84) LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN LEGAL CENTER
1530 S HAMLIN AVE
CHICAGO,IL60623 		27-2285007 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(85) LAWYERS FOR CHILDREN INC
110 LAFAYETTE STREET
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(86) LEGAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
1254 MARKET STREET 3RD FLOOR
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(87) LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE
615 S PALATINE HILL ROAD
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(88) MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES
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(90) MISSISSIPPI CENTER FOR JUSTICE
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JACKSON,MS39202 		13-4203234 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(91) MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW
875 SUMMIT AVENUE
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(92) MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIP
150 EAST 42ND STREET 2ND FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10017 		47-2964718 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(93) NAACP EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS INC
4805 MT HOPE DRIVE
BALTIMORE,MD21215 		13-1084135 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(94) NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC
40 RECTOR STREET 5TH FLOOR
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(95) NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER
7 WINTHROP SQUARE 4TH FLOOR
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(96) NATIONAL HEALTH LAW PROGRAM
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(97) NATIONAL LAW CENTER ON HOMELESSNESS & POVERTY
2000 M STREET NW SUITE 750-E
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(98) NATIONAL REDISTRICTING FOUNDATION
17 EAST MONROE STREET 214
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(99) NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER
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(100) NATIVE HAWAIIAN LEGAL CORPORATION
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HONOLULU,HI96813 		99-0161861 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(101) NEW YORK LAWYERS FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC
151 W 30TH STREET 11TH FLOOR
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(102) NORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT
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(103) NORTHWEST JUSTICE PROJECT
401 2ND AVE S SUITE 407
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(104) PEACE OVER VIOLENCE
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LOS ANGELES,CA90017 		51-0179305 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(105) PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
1033 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
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(106) PRISONERS' LEGAL SERVICES OF MASSACHUSETTS
50 FEDERAL STREET 4TH FLOOR
BOSTON,MA02110 		04-2523362 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(107) PUBLIC COUNSEL
610 S ARDMORE AVENUE
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(108) CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
1011 FIRST AVENUE 6TH FLOOR
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(109) RESILIENCE FORCE
PO BOX 52046
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(110) ROCKY MOUNTAIN IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY NETWORK
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WESTMINSTER,CO80030 		84-1565542 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(111) PRESIDENT-BOARD OF TRUSTEES SANTA CLARA COLLEGE
500 EL CAMINO REAL
SANTA CLARA,CA95053 		94-1156617 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(112) SOUTHERN CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
83 POPLAR STREET
ATLANTA,GA30303 		62-1025326 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(113) START SMALL THINK BIG
132 WEST 31ST ST 9TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10001 		27-1821066 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(114) TEXAS CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT
PO BOX 17757
AUSTIN,TX78760 		74-1995879 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(115) THE BRONX DEFENDERS
360 EAST 161ST STREET
BRONX,NY10451 		13-3931074 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(116) THE INNOCENCE PROJECT INC
40 WORTH STREET SUITE 701
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(117) THE LEGAL RIGHTS CENTER
1611 PARK AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		41-0961834 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(118) THE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIES LAW CENTER
1428 FRANKLIN STREET
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(119) UNCOMMON LAW
318 HARRISON STREET SUITE 203
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(120) UNLOCAL INC
45 W 29TH STREET SUITE 203
NEW YORK,NY10001 		41-2278265 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(121) VOLUNTEERS OF LEGAL SERVICE
40 WORTH ST SUITE 820
NEW YORK,NY10013 		13-3234630 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(122) YOUTH ADVOCACY FOUNDATION
44 BROMFIELD STREET 2ND FLOOR
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(123) TENNESSEE ALLIANCE FOR LEGAL SERVICES
50 VANTAGE WAY SUITE 250
NASHVILLE,TN37228 		62-0979831 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(124) UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF LAW
101 PAUL W BRYANT DRIVE
TUSCALOOSA,AL35401 		63-6001138 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(125) UPTOWN PEOPLE'S LAW CENTER
4413 N SHERIDAN
CHICAGO,IL60640 		36-3060933 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(126) WASHINGTON LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND URBAN AFFAIRS INC
700 14TH ST NW SUITE 400
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1784938 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(127) CHARLOTTE CENTER FOR LEGAL ADVOCACY INC
1431 ELIZABETH AVENUE
CHARLOTTE,NC28204 		56-1202940 501(C)(3) 49,575 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(128) ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE
55 COLUMBUS AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111 		94-2176139 501(C)(3) 49,242 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(129) LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA INC
2119 DELTA BOULEVARD
TALLAHASSEE,FL32303 		51-0197090 501(C)(3) 48,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(130) CENTRO DE PERIODISMO INVESTIGATIVO
PO BOX 6864
SAN JUAN,PR00914 		66-0705065 501(C)(3) 47,124 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(131) DISABILITY RIGHTS NORTH CAROLINA INC
3724 NATIONAL DRIVE SUITE 100
RALEIGH,NC27612 		56-1243369 501(C)(3) 46,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(132) LOUISIANA CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHTS
1100-B MILTON ST
NEW ORLEANS,LA70122 		20-5961971 501(C)(3) 45,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(133) THREE RIVERS LEGAL SERVICES INC
901 NW 8TH AVENUE SUITE D-5
GAINESVILLE,FL32601 		59-1797499 501(C)(3) 44,729 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(134) INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROJECT
ONE BATTERY PARK PLAZA 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004 		82-2167556 501(C)(3) 44,306 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(135) KIDSVOICE
437 GRANT STREET SUITE 700
PITTSBURGH,PA15219 		25-0983060 501(C)(3) 43,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(136) AL OTRO LADO
511 E SAN YSIDRO BOULEVARD 333
SAN DIEGO,CA92173 		47-2910078 501(C)(3) 37,500 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(137) AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WA FDN
901 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 630
SEATTLE,WA98164 		23-7076867 501(C)(3) 37,500 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(138) AWOOD CENTER
2511 E FRANKLIN AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55406 		83-1170235 501(C)(3) 37,500 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(139) EDUCATION LAW CENTER INC
1800 JFK BOULEVARD SUITE 1900A
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103 		23-2581102 501(C)(3) 37,500 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(140) IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA
450 NORTH SYNDICATE SUITE 200
ST PAUL,MN55104 		41-0909036 501(C)(3) 37,500 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(141) LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
4080 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD FIRST FLOOR
FAIRFAX,VA22030 		54-1137931 501(C)(3) 35,667 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(142) VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER
919 E MAIN STREET SUITE 610
RICHMOND,VA23219 		54-1093402 501(C)(3) 35,667 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(143) ALDEA - THE PEOPLE'S JUSTICE CENTER
532 WALNUT STREET
READING,PA19601 		81-3635849 501(C)(3) 34,167 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(144) CENTRAL VIRGINIA LEGAL AID SOCIETY
101 W BROAD STREET SUITE 101
RICHMOND,VA23220 		54-0900644 501(C)(3) 33,483 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(145) LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF SAN MATEO COUNTY
330 TWIN DOLPHIN DRIVE SUITE 123
REDWOOD CITY,CA94065 		94-1451894 501(C)(3) 31,111 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(146) COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES OF PHILADELPHIA
1424 CHESTNUT STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19102 		23-1671562 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(147) HEARTLAND ALLIANCE FOR HUMAN NEEDS AND RIGHTS
224 S MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 600
CHICAGO,IL60604 		36-1877640 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(148) HEARTLAND ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL LLC
208 S LASALLE STREET SUITE 1300
CHICAGO,IL60604 		30-0739799 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(149) MAKE THE ROAD STATES INC
42 BROAD STREET
ELIZABETH,NJ07201 		84-3988830 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(150) COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES INC
1424 CHESTNUT STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19102 		23-1671562 501(C)(3) 21,250 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(151) LEGAL AID JUSTICE CENTER
1000 PRESTON AVENUE SUITE A
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903 		54-0884513 501(C)(3) 21,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(152) CENTER FOR DISABILITY & ELDER LAW INC
205 WEST RANDOLPH SUITE 1610
CHICAGO,IL60606 		36-3203809 501(C)(3) 20,833 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(153) MARYLAND LEGAL AID
500 E LEXINGTON STREET
BALTIMORE,MD21202 		52-1266744 501(C)(3) 18,250 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(154) TENANTS AND WORKERS UNITED
3801 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE 215
ALEXANDRIA,VA22305 		54-1515305 501(C)(3) 17,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(155) MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK
301 GROVE STREET
BROOKLYN,NY11237 		11-3344389 501(C)(3) 12,500 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(156) THE DOOR
121 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK,NY10013 		13-6127348 501(C)(3) 12,500 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(157) YMCA OF THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA
2600 NORTH LOOP WEST 300
HOUSTON,TX77092 		74-1109737 501(C)(3) 10,805 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(158) CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOUSTON TX
2900 LOUISIANA STREET
HOUSTON,TX77006 		74-1109733 501(C)(3) 10,608 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(159) LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHWEST MINNESOTA INC
1015 7TH AVENUE N PO BOX 838
MOORHEAD,MN56561 		41-1291705 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(160) COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
6301 IVY LANE 720
GREENBELT,MD20770 		52-1481332 501(C)(3) 9,917 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(161) SOUTH CAROLINA LEGAL SERVICES INC
214 JOHNSTON ST
ROCK HILL,SC29730 		57-0485205 501(C)(3) 9,917 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(162) COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES OF MID FLORIDA INC
128-A ORANGE AVENUE 3RD FLOOR SUITE
300
DAYTONA BEACH,FL32114 		59-1156260 501(C)(3) 9,573 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(163) CASA INC
8151 15TH AVENUE
HYATTSVILLE,MD20783 		52-1372972 501(C)(3) 8,917 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(164) MID-SHORE PRO BONO
499 IDLEWILD AVE SUITE 102
EASTON,MD21601 		16-1779280 501(C)(3) 8,917 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(165) SOUTH CAROLINA APPLESEED LEGAL JUSTICE CENTER
PO BOX 7187
COLUMBIA,SC29202 		57-1035023 501(C)(3) 8,917 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(166) CHARLESTON LEGAL ACCESS
3775 SPRUILL AVE SUITE B
NORTH CHARLESTON,SC29405 		81-1013976 501(C)(3) 5,250 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(167) CHARLESTON PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES INC
111 CHURCH ST
CHARLESTON,SC29401 		20-0737728 501(C)(3) 5,250 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(168) DISABILITY RIGHTS MARYLAND
1500 UNION AVE 2000
BALTIMORE,MD21211 		51-0215570 501(C)(3) 5,250 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(169) HOMELESS PERSONS REPRESENTATION PROJECT
201 N CHARLES STREET SUITE 1104
BALTIMORE,MD21201 		52-1697260 501(C)(3) 5,250 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
(170) PRO BONO RESOURCE CENTER OF MARYLAND
1500 UNION AVE 2400
BALTIMORE,MD21211 		52-1664796 501(C)(3) 5,250 0     FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
2
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3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2021
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT 1 37,500      
(2) LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE 10 28,910      
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS MONITORS THE USE OF FEDERAL AND PRIVATE GRANT FUNDS THROUGH A VARIETY OF MECHANISMS INCLUDING SUB GRANTEE TRAINING, REGULAR FINANCIAL REPORTING, REVIEWING GRANTEE AUDITS AND FEDERAL FORM 990S, AND THOROUGH DESK AUDITS AND SITE VISITS WHICH INCLUDE POLICY AND PROCEDURE REVIEW, AUDITING EXPENSE DOCUMENTATION, AND INTERVIEWING KEY STAFF.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
 
Employer identification number

52-1469738
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2021

Schedule J (Form 990) 2021
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1DAVID STERN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 355,207
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0 		0
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0 		120,546
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0 		36,900
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0 		15,105
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0 		527,758
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0 		0
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0
2SARA MORELLO
EXECUTIVE VP 		(i)

(ii)		 288,768
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		27,255
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0 		11,222
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0 		327,245
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0 		0
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0
3TIMOTHY S WIERZBICKI
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 283,485
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		29,309
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0 		12,685
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0 		325,479
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0 		0
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0
4JANIE PAYNE
VP OF ADMINISTRATION 		(i)

(ii)		 172,520
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		10,581
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0 		24,732
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0 		207,833
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0 		0
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0
5MIA SUSSMAN
DIRECTOR OF FELLOWSHIPS 		(i)

(ii)		 174,153
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		10,573
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0 		8,428
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0 		193,154
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0 		0
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0
6ANNA UHLER-MCKEOWN
DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC PROGRAMS 		(i)

(ii)		 170,108
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		3,861
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0 		18,968
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0 		192,937
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0 		0
-------------
0
7SARAH LACKRITZ
VP OF MARKETING AND COMM. 		(i)

(ii)		 143,571
-------------
0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		8,602
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0 		161
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0 		152,334
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0 		0
-------------
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2021
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4B THE ORGANIZATION'S 457(F) PLAN FULLY VESTED DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31ST, 2022, AND WAS TERMINATED AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR. DAVID STERN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS THE SOLE PARTICIPANT IN THIS PLAN.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
 
Employer identification number

52-1469738
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM, AND REVIEWED BY EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS' MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS COMPLIES WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE'S SUGGESTED BEST PRACTICES REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES APPLICABLE TO NONPROFIT AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST REVIEW AND COMPLETE THE "ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND QUESTIONNAIRE." ONCE COMPLETED, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST SUBMIT THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT MAY ARISE IS REFERRED TO THE CHAIR FOR ACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS ENGAGES QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS TO PERFORM A SURVEY ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS COMPENSATION SURVEY DATA, WHERE EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS WAS BENCHMARKED AGAINST THE MARKET UTILIZING VARIOUS PUBLISHED SALARY SURVEYS, AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT'S ADVICE AND MARKET DATA. THE DECISIONS ABOUT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ARE MEMORIALIZED IN CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FINANCIAL AND GOVERNANCE INFORMATION ABOUT EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS IS DISCLOSED ON IRS FORM 990 WHICH IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND IS PUBLISHED ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 409,367. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 691,536. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 583,895. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,684,798. HR & RECRUITMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 520. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 392,845. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 393,365. TEMPORARY STAFFING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 35,916. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 35,916. PAYROLL EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,347. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 8,963. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 5,103. TOTAL EXPENSES 31,413.
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