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Advocates for Justice and Education

EIN 52-1989809 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

Advocates for Justice and Education seeks to empower families, youth, and the community to be effective advocates to ensure that children and youth, particularly those who have special needs, receive access to appropriate education and health services.

1200 G Street NWWashington, DC 20005

www.aje-dc.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.66x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.74x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

47th percentile

3.3%

Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

73rd percentile

$117,269

Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.1% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

97th percentile

168%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

63%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$1,299,481

Up $813,853 (+168%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$859,403

Up $775,406 (+923%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$440,078

Up $38,447 (+9.6%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1,160,119

Up $446,655 (+63%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,121,674

Down $155,314 (-12%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$38,445

Up $601,969 (+107%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2011: $320,585Liabilities 2011: $180,276Net Assets 2011: $140,3092011Assets 2012: $174,763Liabilities 2012: $156,709Net Assets 2012: $18,0542012Assets 2013: $418,818Liabilities 2013: $222,469Net Assets 2013: $196,3492013Assets 2014: $321,689Liabilities 2014: $221,503Net Assets 2014: $100,1862014Assets 2015: $465,619Liabilities 2015: $110,295Net Assets 2015: $355,3242015Assets 2016: $69,449Liabilities 2016: $68,469Net Assets 2016: $9802016Assets 2017: $76,312Liabilities 2017: $112,482Net Assets 2017: -$36,1702017Assets 2018: $80,619Liabilities 2018: $60,089Net Assets 2018: $20,5302018Assets 2019: $169,399Liabilities 2019: $111,955Net Assets 2019: $57,4442019Assets 2020: $398,606Liabilities 2020: $159,037Net Assets 2020: $239,5692020Assets 2021: $608,293Liabilities 2021: $56,646Net Assets 2021: $551,6472021Assets 2022: $1,042,220Liabilities 2022: $77,067Net Assets 2022: $965,1532022Assets 2023: $485,628Liabilities 2023: $83,997Net Assets 2023: $401,6312023Assets 2024: $1,299,481Liabilities 2024: $859,403Net Assets 2024: $440,0782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,299,481
Liabilities$859,403
Net Assets$440,078

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $1,526,609Expenses 2011: $1,574,978Net Income 2011: -$48,3692011Revenue 2012: $1,587,857Expenses 2012: $1,710,112Net Income 2012: -$122,2552012Revenue 2013: $1,591,485Expenses 2013: $1,413,190Net Income 2013: $178,2952013Revenue 2014: $1,544,963Expenses 2014: $1,562,948Net Income 2014: -$17,9852014Revenue 2015: $1,692,015Expenses 2015: $1,436,877Net Income 2015: $255,1382015Revenue 2016: $540,699Expenses 2016: $895,043Net Income 2016: -$354,3442016Revenue 2017: $503,352Expenses 2017: $541,511Net Income 2017: -$38,1592017Revenue 2018: $505,550Expenses 2018: $468,075Net Income 2018: $37,4752018Revenue 2019: $564,929Expenses 2019: $528,015Net Income 2019: $36,9142019Revenue 2020: $854,510Expenses 2020: $672,385Net Income 2020: $182,1252020Revenue 2021: $1,133,366Expenses 2021: $821,286Net Income 2021: $312,0802021Revenue 2022: $1,436,597Expenses 2022: $1,023,091Net Income 2022: $413,5062022Revenue 2023: $713,464Expenses 2023: $1,276,988Net Income 2023: -$563,5242023Revenue 2024: $1,160,119Expenses 2024: $1,121,674Net Income 2024: $38,4452024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,160,119
Expenses$1,121,674
Net Income$38,445

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.86$0.44$1.16$1.12$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.08$0.40$0.71$1.28$0.56
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.08$0.97$1.44$1.02$0.41
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.06$0.55$1.13$0.82$0.31
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.16$0.24$0.85$0.67$0.18
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.11$0.06$0.56$0.53$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.06$0.02$0.51$0.47$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.11$0.04$0.50$0.54$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.07$0.00$0.54$0.90$0.35
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.11$0.36$1.69$1.44$0.26
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.22$0.10$1.54$1.56$0.02
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.42$0.22$0.20$1.59$1.41$0.18
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.16$0.02$1.59$1.71$0.12
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.32$0.18$0.14$1.53$1.57$0.05
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
Aug 12, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,160,119
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Advocates for Justice and Education seeks to empower families, youth, and the community to be effective advocates to ensure that children and youth, particularly those who have special needs, receive access to appropriate education and health services.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Intangible Assets-$790,001-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$310,124$287,524▼ $22,600
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$88,507$100,094▲ $11,587
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$56,317$86,999▲ $30,682
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$18,296$15,029▼ $3,267
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,334$11,334→ $0
Accounts Receivable$1,050$8,500▲ $7,450
Total Assets$485,628$1,299,481▲ $813,853
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$3,069$793,070▲ $790,001
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$80,928$56,333▼ $24,595
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$10,000-
Total Liabilities$83,997$859,403▲ $775,406
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$391,531$429,978▲ $38,447
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$10,100$10,100→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$401,631$440,078▲ $38,447
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$485,628$1,299,481▲ $813,853

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$15,029$206,585$221,614
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Rochanda Hiligh-ThomasExecutive DirectorFT$116,769$500$117,269

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jane BrownBoard Chair
Dr Tanna JacksonDirector
Dr Tracey DavisDirector
Molly WhalenDirector
Nike O OpadiranDirector
Saba BiredaDirector
Christina Payne-TsouprosSecretary
Toreico O'NealTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,062,066
Program Service Revenue
$98,030
Investment Income
$23
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$674,526
Change in Net Assets
$38,445
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$845,681
Other Expenses$275,993
Total Fundraising Expense$13,081
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$545,331$34,435$2,232$581,998
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$100,785$30,236$6,896$137,917
Fees for Services Other$92,860$1,334$138$94,332
Payroll Taxes$57,590$5,913$659$64,162
Other Employee Benefits$51,179$9,315$1,110$61,604
Office Expenses$38,701$4,328$1,386$44,415
Fees for Services Accounting$31,746$1,695$359$33,800
Information Technology$24,152$1,949$145$26,246
Occupancy$7,556$14,931$0$22,487
Conferences and Meetings$13,294$1,012$0$14,306
All Other Expenses$1,770$8,222$0$9,992
Other Expenses$7,224$2,234$0$9,458
Insurance$7,230$1,376$0$8,606
Travel$5,195$486$0$5,681
Depreciation Depletion$0$3,266$0$3,266
Interest$0$3,026$0$3,026
Fees for Services Management$15$102$156$273
Advertising$0$105$0$105
Total Functional Expenses$984,628$123,965$13,081$1,121,674
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease liability$790,001
Deferred rent$3,069
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Advocates for Justice and Education
EIN
52-1989809
Phone
2026788060
Address
1200 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Rochanda Hiligh-Thomas
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2026788060
Signed
2025-08-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rochanda Hiligh-Thomas
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
15
Volunteers
16

Preparer

Firm
Select ARC LLC
Address
20 Park Vista Ct, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Preparer
Vivian P Jenkins
Phone
3017414440
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

Following management review, a draft version of the form 990 is shared with the board of directors of aje. Once approved, it is filed with the irs.

Pt VI, Line 19

Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and audited financial statements are available upon request.

Pt VI, Line 12C

IN THE EVENT OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT THE BOARD LEVEL, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLlCY REQUIRES THE INTERESTED BOARD MEMBER TO CALL TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR ANY RELEVANT COMMlTTEE, AND SUCH PERSON IS NOT TO VOTE ON THE MATTER IF APPROPRIATE, SUCH DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED ALSO TO EXCUSE HIMHERSELF FROM THE DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER AT THE STAFF LEVEL, THE POLlCY REQUIRES THAT STAFF MEMBERS DISCUSS ANY SITUATIONS WHICH GIVE RISE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THEIR SUPERVISOR, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING AND ENFORCING THE POLlCY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED TO DISCUSS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Pt VI, Line 15A

The compensation for the executive director is reviewed and approved by the board of directors as part of the organizational budget process. These decisions are documented contemporaneously in the board meeting minutes. Compensation decisions for all employees are made using comparable data for similar positions in similar organizations.

Pt VI, Line 15B

The compensation for other key employees is reviewed and approved by the board of directors as part of the organizational budget process. These decisions are documented contemporaneously in the board meeting minutes. Compensation decisions for all employees are made using comparable data for similar positions in similar organizations.

Pt XI

$2 rounding error

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

AJE meets the needs of families with children and youth with special needs with various resource and 502428. 0. 29395.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0The Family-to-Family program through the D.C. Health Information Center (DC HIC) provides support, information, resources, and training to families of children and youth with special health care needs and the professionals that serve them. The program provides families with leadership development to be more effective advocates at all levels and to be able to provide informational and emotional support to other families of children with special health care needs. AJE trained 295 families on health care related topics and provided 124 families with emotional support and linkages to community-based services for children and youth with
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0AJE provides legal services to families in the area of special education, school discipline and school access issues. Legal services are provided in the form of advice and counsel, brief services and extended representation. AJE provided legal services to 424 individuals involving education matters. Specifically, AJE provided advice and counsel, brief services or extended representation to 144 individuals in school discipline/exclusion and education access matters and trained 521 parents on legal rights involving school discipline and special education related topics.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0AJE meets the needs of families with children and youth with special needs with various resource and empowerment projects, including a comprehensive resources and services for youth ages 13-26 to secure appropriate transition services. AJE trained 128 youth on transition and self-advocacy and provided 6 youth with leadership development training. AJE also provides leadership development training through advocacy programs such as our Health Equity Project, Parent Ambassador and Parents Building Bridges Programs for 58 parents.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FOLLOWING MANAGEMENT REVIEW, A DRAFT VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AJE. ONCE APPROVED, IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2IN THE EVENT OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT THE BOARD LEVEL, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLlCY REQUIRES THE INTERESTED BOARD MEMBER TO CALL TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR ANY RELEVANT COMMlTTEE, AND SUCH PERSON IS NOT TO VOTE ON THE MATTER IF APPROPRIATE, SUCH DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED ALSO TO EXCUSE HIMHERSELF FROM THE DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER AT THE STAFF LEVEL, THE POLlCY REQUIRES THAT STAFF MEMBERS DISCUSS ANY SITUATIONS WHICH GIVE RISE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THEIR SUPERVISOR, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING AND ENFORCING THE POLlCY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED TO DISCUSS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET PROCESS. THESE DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY IN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES. COMPENSATION DECISIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ARE MADE USING COMPARABLE DATA FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET PROCESS. THESE DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY IN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES. COMPENSATION DECISIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ARE MADE USING COMPARABLE DATA FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5$2 rounding error
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