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Eg Justice

EIN 26-1501643 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EG Justice stands with the people of Equatorial Guinea to protect their rights and dignity as human beings. We root out and challenge corruption head on. As the only human rights entity exclusively devoted to Equatorial Guinea, we are a bridge and a platform for changemakers to envision and build a just society.

Income
$480,215
Spending
$312,685
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
29.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
1
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$93,000, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 119% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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 (2)
  1. $155,685 spent. Human Rights Defense Advocacy and Education: Over 40 activists received legal representation and their families humanitarian support. Throughout 2024 and 2025, a growing community of lawyers, activists, and community organizers in the diaspora refused to accept impunity in Equatorial Guinea. EG Justice has closely worked with the Equatoguinean Commission of Jurists (ECJ) defending human rights advocates, representing prisoners of conscience, and protecting the country's most vulnerable communities. Coupled with the support to the activists EG Justice coordinated humanitarian support to over 40 families with loved ones in detention. 37 peaceful protesters secured release. In July 2024, the government arrested dozens of peaceful protesters on the island of Annobn. They had gathered to demand an end to the blasting of dynamite on the island. Ultimately, 37 individuals were incarcerated in inhumane conditions at a maximum security facility for eleven months. We secured legal assistance on behalf of those detained and provided humanitarian assistance to their families throughout their detention. We also advocated at the UN, European Parliament, and with specific governments for the release of all prisoners. In June 2025, President Obiang granted pardons to all 37 individuals. 7 rights activists defended. With support from Freedom House's LifeLine grants, EG Justice coordinated legal assistance through the Equatoguinean Commission of Jurists (ECJ) for seven rights activists arbitrarily arrested and incarcerated. We also offered humanitarian assistanceincluding food, medicines, and other basic necessitiesto the families of these prisoners of conscience.
  2. $137,074 spent. Anticorruption and Anti-Kleptocracy Work: 450 young people's cases were documented. We documented a brutal campaign led by the vice president that saw 450 young people arrested and incarcerated under false pretenses. We continue to provide legal aid to survivors and to families of the young people killed in custody.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 December 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 April 2008.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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