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Julian

EIN 85-0820458 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JULIAN's mission is to end race, differently abled, LGBTQIA, and gender based caste in our lifetime through legal advocacy, organizing, and policy in order to exact justice, foster equality, and advance the doctrines of civil and human rights law. We do this to protect and uplift the voices of individuals and communities subjected to hate crimes and civil rights violations.

Income
$435,131
Spending
$499,401
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$100,343, president

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: 67 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $175,092 spent. Community Engagement - JULIAN's organizing and advocacy work is instrumental in engaging community stakeholders and government officials to drive reform in law enforcement practices. By showcasing the success of DOJ intervention in Lexington, where police abuse has nearly halted, and leveraging our advocacy in Virginia, JULIAN is pushing for federal oversight and reforms that can be applied to small police departments nationwide. These efforts aim to create lasting change in law enforcement accountability and transparency. In 2024 JULIAN held community meetings across the state of Mississippi.
  2. $59,126 spent. Policy - Influences national policy discussions on law enforcement oversight, emphasizing the need for federal intervention in smaller police departments by exposing critical gaps in policing which contributes to broader efforts to reform practices at the state and national levels. JULIAN also advocates for expanded investigations and policy reforms to ensure accountability across all levels of law enforcement. During 2024 JULIAN drafted and passed the Virginia Earned Sentence Credit Act.
  3. $144,850 spent. Litigation Services - Activity related to JULIAN's work to advance legal efforts leading to a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation of police departments and other law enforcement agencies, following evidence of systemic misconduct. These legal interventions are setting a precedent for holding law enforcement agencies accountable, particularly in smaller agencies/departments across the country. In 2024 JULIAN filed cases in Mississippi and secured a federal investigation into the City of Lexington police department.
  4. Innovation - AI based tools are implemented for tracking activity that takes place within small town police departments in an effort to stay in tune with any potential misconduct.

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 July 2021.

    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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