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Justice Catalyst Law Inc

EIN 83-0932015 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO EXPAND THE LEGAL SYSTEM'S POTENTIAL TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TO BRING JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABLE CHANGE TO THE COMMUNITIES THAT ARE MOST OFTEN LEFT BEHIND BY OUR ECONOMIC AND LEGAL SYSTEMS.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
1
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$254,818, director/president/executive director

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

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    0 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, 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 (1)
  1. $2.0 million spent. FILED, LITIGATED AND INVESTIGATED CASES, IN SUPPORT OF ADVOCACY EFFORTS OF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, TO DEFEND HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SECURED BY LAW, INCLUDING CASES UNDER THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT DUE PROCESS CLAUSE; THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTIONS PRACTICES ACT, 15 U.S.C. 1692 ET SEQ.; THE CALIFORNIA UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES STATUTE (SECTION 17200 OF THE CALIFORNIA BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE); THE TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTION REAUTHORIZATION ACT 18 U.S.C 1589(A-B), 18 U.S.C 1590(A), 18 U.S.C 1594(A-B); THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT; THE REHABILITATION ACT 29 U.S.C. 794; THE FAIR HOUSING ACT; THE MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT (MASS. GEN LAWS CH. 12 (11)); MASS GEN LAWS CH 231A (1); MASS GEN. LAW CH 93A; THE SHERMAN ACT; THE FEDERAL TORTS CLAIMS ACT; THE RACKETEERING INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT (RICO), 18 U.S.C. 1961 ET SEQ; 26 U.S.C.7434; THE KU KLUX KLAN ACT, 42 U.S.C. 1983; AND A VARIETY OF CONSTITUTIONAL CLAIMS UNDER APPLICABLE STATE CONSTITUTIONS.

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 March 2019.

    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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