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Just Futures Law Inc

EIN 84-2270207 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JUST FUTURES LAW, INC. (THE "CHARITY") WAS FOUNDED TO ADVANCE RESPECT FOR HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS BY LITIGATING TO DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE SECURED BY LAW, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, AND PROVIDING A HOME FOR LAWYERS WORKING TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING AND/OR BEING THREATENED BY UNJUST CRIMINALIZATION, DETENTION, AND DEPORTATION PRACTICES IN THE UNITED STATES. THE CHARITY'S APPROACH CENTERS THE LEADERSHIP AND LIVED EXPERIENCE OF PEOPLE WHOSE HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED BY AMERICAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS. THE CHARITY WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IMMIGRANT AND RACIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZERS TO DEVELOP LEGAL AND ADVOCACY STRATEGIES AIMED AT PREVENTING THE CRIMINALIZATION, DETENTION, AND DEPORTATION OF IMMIGRANTS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR IN THE UNITED STATES, TO FILE LEGAL CASES THAT DEFEND HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SECURED BY LAW AND CHALLENGE THREATS TO THOSE RIGHTS, AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
23.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
13
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$161,795, president/ex

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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (1)
  1. $1.0 million spent. JUST FUTURES LAW DEFENDS AND BUILDS THE POWER OF IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACTIVISTS, ORGANIZERS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS WORKING TO DEFEND AGAINST DEPORTATION AND MASS INCARCERATION SYSTEMS. THIS INCLUDES CUTTING-EDGE WORK AROUND THE TECHNOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE TOOLS USED TO FURTHER DEPORTATION. A DEFINING PRINCIPLE OF JFL IS THAT POLICY ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION MUST BE DESIGNED AND EXECUTED WITH COMMUNITY AND ORGANIZING GROUPS.

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 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 2024.

    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 June 2020.

    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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