FUND FOR JUSTICE

CHICAGO, IL, 60611-4557 (312) 988-6565 Est. 1970 EIN 23-7059214
I128 - Crime & Legal-Related 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.chicagoappleseed.org

Mission

Fund for Justice is a nationally connected social impact research and advocacy organization that works to achieve fundamental, systemic reform by addressing policies and practicies that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential. We focus on social justice and government effectiveness ranging from fair criminal justice systems to equal access in financial institutions.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$243K
Recipients
7
Years Active
2018 - 2024
Avg grant: $37,594 Median: $23,250

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20243$175K $58K30
20184$68K $17K40

Sectors Funded

Environment
1
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
1

Top States

Illinois
6
Texas
1

Grantee Size Profile

Over $50M
1
$1M - $5M
1

Top Grantees

Chicago Comm Bond Fund
IL
$29K
The Peoples Lobby Ed Inst
IL
$25K
SOUL
IL
$8K
Data Made
IL
$6K

Grants Awarded · 6 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$965,316
Total Expenses
$840,880
Net Assets
$262,703
17 employees 288 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2024-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
3.7 months Adequate
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 66.5%
Expenses ↑ 25.5%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 89.1% Earned revenue 0.5% Other 10.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 63.7% Management 23.5% Fundraising 12.8%

Officers & Trustees (39)

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Filing History (5 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
$965,316 ↑$840,880$262,703
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$579,910 ↓$669,766$138,267
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$614,932 ↑$575,750$228,123
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
$600,599 ↑$485,041$234,861
2018 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
$451,968 $525,241$83,128

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EIN: 23-7059214 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data