Justice Action Network
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What it says it does
The mission of the Corporation is to promote the common good and general welfare of citizens of the United States by advocating in favor of reforms to criminal justice policy that will maximize the effective and fair use of limited public resources in the criminal justice system.
- Income
- $66,714
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $247,642, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $883,124 spent. Lobbying and Policy Advocacy: Justice Action Network (JAN) advocated for reforms at both the state and federal level that will improve public safety outcomes and create stronger communities nationwide. JAN cultivated relationships with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, sought input from local advocacy groups and nonprofits, system practitioners, law enforcement, and more to engage in advocacy and direct lobbying efforts at the state and federal levels on criminal justice policy reform. JAN assisted with drafting legislation, testified before state legislatures, and participated in press conferences to highlight proposed reforms.
- $588,749 spent. Education: Justice Action Network (JAN) hosted various summits and forums to educate the public and policy leaders on the need for criminal justice reform. JAN hosted events to discuss federal criminal justice reform with both state and federal leaders, along with participating in state specific events. JAN staff also collaborated with other organizations by speaking at various events and participating in summits highlighting criminal justice issues. JAN engaged traditional and social media to highlight current issues within the criminal justice system.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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