Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Mobilization for Justice Inc

EIN 13-2622748 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MOBILIZATION FOR JUSTICE ENVISIONS A SOCIETY IN WHICH THERE IS EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL. MOBILIZATION FOR JUSTICE'S (MFJ) MISSION IS TO ACHIEVE JUSTICE FOR ALL. MFJ PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE LOW-INCOME, DISENFRANCHISED, OR HAVE DISABILITIES AS THEY STRUGGLE TO OVERCOME THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL INJUSTICE AND SYSTEMIC RACISM. WE PROVIDE THE HIGHEST-QUALITY FREE, DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE, CONDUCT COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND BUILD PARTNERSHIPS, ENGAGE IN POLICY ADVOCACY, AND BRING IMPACT LITIGATION. MFJ ALSO PROMOTES DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN OUR WORKPLACE, AND UNDERSTANDS THE NEED TO ELIMINATE ALL RACIAL DISPARITIES TO ACHIEVE JUSTICE FOR ALL.

Income
$24.2 million
Spending
$25.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
174
Volunteers
147
Highest pay
$312,215, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 64% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    37 of 37 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $12.4 million spent. HOUSING: Mobilization for Justice works to preserve affordable housing for low-income New Yorkers and prevent homelessness by providing advice, counsel and representation to residents on a wide range of housing issues, including to prevent evictions, obtain repairs, defend succession rights, contest incorrect rents and challenge landlord harassment, among other issues. We also help people preserve their homes by representing them in foreclosure actions.
  2. $4.3 million spent. DISABILITY AND AGING RIGHTS: Mobilization for Justice provides civil legal services for people with mental illness living in the community, including those living in Adult Homes and for seniors living in Nursing Homes. We also work on transportation accessibility.
  3. $3.7 million spent. CHILDREN RIGHTS: MFJ PROVIDES ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES SEEKING APPROPRIATE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND SCHOOL PLACEMENTS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. WE REPRESENT PARENTS AT INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM MEETINGS, ADMINISTRATIVE DUE PROCESS HEARINGS, AND IN APPEALS BEFORE THE NEW YORK STATE REVIEW OFFICER AND IN FEDERAL COURT.
  4. $2.4 million spent. ECONOMIC JUSTICE
  5. Economic Justice: MFJ's economic justice practice area works to ensure that low-income New Yorkers can access public benefits (such as disability benefits, SNAP [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program], and health insurance); ensure people get the wages to which they are entitled and get unemployment benefits and workers compensation where appropriate, and formerly incarcerated people get licenses so they can successfully reenter the workforce. We work with people to avoid crippling debt, and challenge predatory and deceptive lending practices. Because resolving immigration problems is often key to ensuring economic stability, we also provide legal services in this area.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.