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Justice and Education Fund Inc

EIN 82-4975378 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO RAISE AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRESSING PROBLEMS OF SOCIETY AND HOW TO EFFECT SOCIAL CHANGE. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES AFFECTING SOCIETIES WORLDWIDE AND THEIR IMPACT ON POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEMS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, INCLUDING THROUGH ISSUING GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND MOBILIZATION OF MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES CONCERNING SUBJECTS RANGING FROM SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE THAT ENABLES COMMUNITIES TO FEED THEIR RESIDENTS IN A MORE COST-EFFECTIVE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-PROTECTIVE MANNER, TO IMPROVED HEALTHCARE AND DISEASE-PREVENTION THROUGH INSTRUCTION IN MAKING SOAP AND BEST HYGIENE PRACTICES, TO DEVELOPING SELF-CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN YOUTH WHICH ENCOURAGE THEIR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$10.7 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
-1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
10
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$90,761, director/secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 397% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 92% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 70% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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

    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 December 31, 2024, 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. $8.6 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDING TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, INCLUDING THROUGH ISSUING GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND MOBILIZATION OF MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES CONCERNING SUBJECTS RANGING FROM SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE THAT ENABLES COMMUNITIES TO FEED THEIR RESIDENTS IN A MORE COST-EFFECTIVE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-PROTECTIVE MANNER, TO IMPROVING HEALTHCARE AND DISEASE-PREVENTION THROUGH INSTRUCTION IN MAKING SOAP AND BEST HYGIENE PRACTICES, TO DEVELOPING SELF-CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN YOUTH WHICH ENCOURAGE THEIR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION FROM A PEOPLE'S PERSPECTIVE WITH EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
  2. $1.8 million spent. TO RAISE AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRESSING PROBLEMS OF SOCIETY AND HOW TO EFFECT SOCIAL CHANGE. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES AFFECTING SOCIETIES WORLDWIDE AND THEIR IMPACT ON POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEMS. THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF ORGANIZING SEMINARS, WEBINARS, THE GATHERING OF EXPERTS, AND MULTI-DAY TRAINING PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO STIMULATE DIALOGUE AND EXAMINE THEORIES THAT HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY USED TO EXPLAIN PROBLEMS FACING POOR INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES AT LARGE. THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OPERATED BY THE ORGANIZATION ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS EDUCATION THROUGH INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND THE ELEVATION OF VOICES NOT COMMONLY FEATURED IN MAINSTREAM MEDIA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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