NonprofitsJust The Beginning - A Pipeline Organization

Education

Just The Beginning - A Pipeline Organization

CHICAGO, IL

Total revenue

$831K

Total expenses

$902K

Net assets

$1.6M

Grants received

$1.2M

33 grants

EIN

363903197

Tax year

2024

Mission

Just the beginning - a pipeline organization ("jtb-apo") mission is to develop and nurture an interest in the law among students from all backgrounds across the country, lighting the spark to explore the legal profession and gain the skills they need to lead.

Programs

2 programs

Summer legal institute (sli) is jtb's cornerstone youth program. During this one-week legal immersion program, scholars participate in interactive, legal-focused activities that enhance their reading, writing, critical thinking, professional etiquette, financial literacy, and public speaking skills.

Expenses: $119K

Other programs including middle school law camps and national virtual programs.middle school law camp is a fun, educational, and interactive experience that provides an introduction to careers in law, the opportunity to build legal and professional skills, and connections with judges, lawyers, and other leaders in the legal profession. Connected, is a virtual version of the week-long legal immersion program, presented through the learning platform, jtb university. With a mix of video, live, and webinar presentations, connecteded is a unique learning experience facilitated by the organization's programming staff, volunteers from corporations, law firms, and courtrooms who actively engage with the organization's scholars.

Expenses: $127K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$778K
Program service revenue$873
Investment income$43K
Other revenue$8K
Total revenue$831K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$503K
Fundraising$52K
Other expenses$399K
Total expenses$902K
Total assets$1.6M
Net assets$1.6M

People

19 listed

NameRoleCompensation

BEATRICE L JAMES-MOORE RET

VICE PRESIDENT

Board

2 hrs/wk

DANDREA M ANDERSON

TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

SEAN SUBER

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

SHARON BARNER

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ROBERT BAHRAMPOUR

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

VERONICA COUZO-KAMENJARIN

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

MARIE GILLIAM

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

BRANDI HOWARD

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

EARL J BARNES II

PRESIDENT

Board

2 hrs/wk

JOSEPH LEVENTHAL

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ELI LITOFF

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ERNESTO PALOMO

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

PATRICE SABACH

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

JACQUELYN STONE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

NICOLE WASHINGTON

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

DONNA WELCH

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

VANIA MONTERO WIT

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

LINDSAY LAVINE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ANTONETTE N SMITH

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Staff

$189K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 33 of 33

FromAmountPurposeYear
$100K
SEE PART IV
2024
$38K
TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS.
2024
$3K
PROJECT SUPPORT
2024
$100K
DIVERSITY INTERN PROGRAM
2023
$18K
TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS.
2023
$8K
PIPELINE GRANT
2023
$7K
LIGHT THE SPARK CELEBRATION
2023
$3K
Louder Than Words Program
2023
$3K
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
2023
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$500
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$250K
IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS ENHANCING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN BLACK COMMUNITIES.
2022
$200K
SEE PART IV
2022
$75K
DIVERSITY INTERN PROGRAM
2022
$50K
CONTRIBUTION
2022
$50K
FOR JUST THE BEGINNING'S 12TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
2022
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$10K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$5K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$100K
IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS ENHANCING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN BLACK COMMUNITIES.
2021
$50K
FOR NATIONAL CONFERENCE
2020
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$15K
HUMAN SERVICES
2019

Funded by

$1.2M from 18 funders · 33 grants · 2018–2024

National Basketball Association

$350K · 2 grants · 2021–2022

Jones Day Foundation

$300K · 2 grants · 2022–2024

Foundation Ii Of The American College

$250K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

Robert R Mccormick Foundation

$100K · 2 grants · 2020–2022

American College Of Bankruptcy

$56K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Federal Judges Association

$50K · 1 grant · 2022

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$35K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

The Sidley Austin Foundation

$25K · 1 grant · 2022

Details

EIN363903197
NTEE codeB82Z
Subsection03
Ruling date1994-10
Formed1994
Employees6
Volunteers544
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