NonprofitsInstitute For Black Justice

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Institute For Black Justice

TACOMA, WA

Total revenue

$583K

Total expenses

$328K

Net assets

$266K

Grants received

$768K

21 grants

EIN

852866010

Tax year

2024

Mission

The Institute for Black Justice purpose is to relentlessly pursue equity and justice for all with people of Black-African descent as our first priority. The IBJs mission is three-fold: to be an advocate for fairness and equity; to be an accelerator of justice system transformation; and to be an accomplice to credible social justice influencers and the communities they serve.

Programs

1 program

Advocacy and Community Education Programs: In 2024 IBJ expanded its Advocacy and Community Education Programs to engage broader audiences influence public policy and strengthen community access to justice. The Black Robe Podcast produced over 25 new episodes offering intergenerational dialogue on legal and policy issues impacting communities of color. Through guest interviews and timely discussions the podcast served as a hub for civic education and public discourse. Additionally IBJ hosted a range of community events and learning forums through the IBJ Institute further deepening engagement with youth families and justice system stakeholders. A major milestone in 2024 was the launch of Unlocking Justice a new civil legal aid initiative designed to expand access for individuals and families historically harmed by racial discrimination in the criminal justice system. In collaboration with community organizations members of the Pierce County Minority Bar and nonprofit and private law firms the program supports legal relief related to drug possession convictions-specifically vacating eligible criminal convictions eliminating legal financial obligations and restoring civil rights. Phase I of the program focused on Pierce County residents with Phase II set to expand services statewide. Unlocking Justice is aligned with the Community Reinvestment Act CRA priorities and is building a statewide network of legal professionals committed to racial equity in civil legal aid.

Expenses: $136KGrants: $7K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$562K
Program service revenue$21K
Investment income$2
Other revenue
Total revenue$583K

Expenses

Grants paid$47K
Salaries & benefits$16K
Fundraising$4K
Other expenses$265K
Total expenses$328K
Total assets$275K
Net assets$266K

People

2 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Carol Mitchell

Director of Advocacy

Board

$16K

60 hrs/wk

Arthur Watkins

Director

Board

15 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 21 of 21

FromAmountPurposeYear
$233K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$100K
CHIMES PREVENTION PROGRAM
2024
$50K
CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE
2024
$25K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$8K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$5K
Support for the Intergenerational Well-being Cohort Small-test-of-change
2024
$3K
PROGRAM SUPPORT -CHIMES FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM
2024
$100K
CHILD WELFARE PREVENTION 2023.
2023
$20K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$8K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$6K
Youth violence reduction programs and services
2023
$50K
CHIMES PROGRAM.
2022
$25K
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & ADVOCACY
2022
$20K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$15K
PROGRAM SUPPORT -CHIMES FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM
2022
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$6K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$26K
PROGRAM SUPPORT -CHIMES FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM
2021

Funded by

$768K from 12 funders · 21 grants · 2021–2024

Perigee Fund

$250K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Inatai Foundation

$240K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Legal Foundation Of Washington

$50K · 1 grant · 2024

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

$50K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Seattle Foundation

$45K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

The Bamford Foundation

$43K · 3 grants · 2021–2024

Children And Youth Justice Center

$40K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Whatcom Community Foundation

$25K · 1 grant · 2022

Details

EIN852866010
NTEE codeR22
Subsection03
Ruling date2021-03
Formed2021
Employees0
Volunteers21
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