Partnership for Safety and Justice
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFETY & JUSTICE (PSJ) ADVANCES SAFETY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND HEALING THROUGH APPROACHES THAT PRIORITIZE CARE OVER PUNISHMENT. OUR WORK FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES, IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CRIME, AND FOSTERING SYSTEMS THAT PROMOTE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL OREGONIANS.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 8.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $142,840, executive director of hjra
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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $162,916 spent. REDUCING RELIANCE ON THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM: PSJ WORKS TO ENSURE THAT OREGON'S PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEM EFFECTIVELY SUPPORTS ACCOUNTABILITY AND REHABILITATION WHILE REDUCING UNNECESSARY INCARCERATION AND INTERACTIONS WITH THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. WE PROMOTE EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES THAT IMPROVE SAFETY OUTCOMES AND USE PUBLIC RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY.
- $152,114 spent. PSJ DEVELOPS AND SUPPORTS LOCAL APPROACHES THAT ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF CRIME AND PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY, HEALING, AND LONG-TERM SAFETY. THESE INCLUDE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, HARM REDUCTION, AND HEALTH-BASED RESPONSES. WE HELP ADVANCE PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW FAMILIES TO REMAIN CONNECTED AND THAT IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN SUCH AS OREGON'S FAMILY SENTENCING ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM.
- $315,472 spent. PSJ PROVIDES EDUCATION AND FOSTERS DIALOGUE TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT TRULY CREATES SAFETY IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
- $77,330 spent. PSJ'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: THROUGH OUR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, PSJ EQUIPS COMMUNITY MEMBERS INCLUDING THOSE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM WITH TOOLS TO ENGAGE EFFECTIVELY IN CIVIC EDUCATION, SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
- $488,040 spent. HEALTH JUSTICE RECOVERY ALLIANCE: FISCALLY SPONSORED BY PSJ, HJRA IS A STATEWIDE COALITION WORKING TO ADVANCE RECOVERY-ORIENTED APPROACHES TO SUBSTANCE USE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. HJRA WORKED TO HELP IMPLEMENT THE OREGON'S DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT AND RECOVERY ACT BY ENSURING THAT OVERDOSE PREVENTION, SUD AND OTHER RECOVERY SERVICES ARE ACCESSIBLE, EQUITABLE, AND CENTERED ON THE NEEDS OF COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY HISTORIC DRUG POLICIES.
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
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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