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Appellate Project Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 84-3852810

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 11, 2024

Organization Profilewww.theappellateproject.org
1835 7th St NW 194Washington, DC 20001

(646) 221-6732

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

30th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

28th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

84th percentile

33%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$146,707

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.6% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

30%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets30th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,230,432

Up $282,422 (+30%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,220,478

Up $279,015 (+30%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$9,954

Up $3,407 (+52%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue28th percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$833,434

Up $146,355 (+21%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$554,419

Up $164,486 (+42%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$279,015

Down $18,131 (-6.1%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $212,373Liabilities 2020: $12,154Net Assets 2020: $200,2192020Assets 2021: $654,410Liabilities 2021: $10,093Net Assets 2021: $644,3172021Assets 2022: $948,010Liabilities 2022: $6,547Net Assets 2022: $941,4632022Assets 2023: $1,230,432Liabilities 2023: $9,954Net Assets 2023: $1,220,4782023Assets 2024: $1,169,886Liabilities 2024: $70Net Assets 2024: $1,169,8162024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,230,432
Liabilities$9,954
Net Assets$1,220,478
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth68th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $256,427Expenses 2020: $56,208Net Income 2020: $200,2192020Revenue 2021: $651,030Expenses 2021: $206,932Net Income 2021: $444,0982021Revenue 2022: $687,079Expenses 2022: $389,933Net Income 2022: $297,1462022Revenue 2023: $833,434Expenses 2023: $554,419Net Income 2023: $279,0152023Revenue 2024: $735,035Expenses 2024: $785,697Net Income 2024: -$50,6622024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$833,434
Expenses$554,419
Net Income$279,015
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 11, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$833,434
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to empower law students of color to thrive in the appellate field.

The Appellate Project is the first and only organization focused on ensuring our highest courts reflect our communities. Since launching, we have provided over 600 law students with the resources, training, and encouragement they need to become the next generation of attorneys and judges in our highest courts.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$688,846$811,383▲ $122,537
Pledges and Grants Receivable$157,250$316,750▲ $159,500
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$100,000$100,020▲ $20
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,913$2,279▲ $366
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$948,010$1,230,432▲ $282,422
Other Assets Total$1$0▼ $1
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,547$9,954▲ $3,407
Total Liabilities$6,547$9,954▲ $3,407
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$941,463$1,220,478▲ $279,015
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$941,463$1,220,478▲ $279,015
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$948,010$1,230,432▲ $282,422
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Juvaria KhanExecutive DirectorFT$146,707$146,707

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Amir Ali OutgoingPresident
Briaunna Buckner Durhal IncomingPresident
Dori Bernstein OutgoingPresident
Afshan PaarlbergDirector
James QueenDirector
King Adjel-FrimpongDirector
Yiyang WuDirector
Ian CourtsSecretary
Justin LamTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$833,414
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$20
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$833,414
Change in Net Assets
$279,015
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$367,734
Other Expenses$186,685
Total Fundraising Expense$166,321
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$204,395$34,066$102,198$340,659
Fees for Services Other$44,527$7,421$22,263$74,211
Payroll Taxes$16,245$2,708$8,122$27,075
Information Technology$10,186$1,698$5,092$16,976
Travel$9,999$1,667$4,999$16,665
Fees for Services Accounting$5,577$930$2,788$9,295
All Other Expenses$4,354$726$2,176$7,256
Conferences and Meetings$3,695$616$1,847$6,158
Advertising$3,307$551$1,653$5,511
Other Expenses$1,709$285$855$2,849
Office Expenses$1,025$171$512$1,708
Insurance$395$66$197$658
Total Functional Expenses$332,653$55,445$166,321$554,419
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The Treasurer will review the 990 and share it with the board for any further feedback.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each board member is required to annually review and re-sign the COI policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board evaluates ED compensation at comparable organizations/locations and has obtained an external compensation assessment in the past.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Appellate Project Inc
EIN
84-3852810
Phone
6462216732
Address
1835 7th St NW 194, Washington, DC 20001

Signing Officer

Name
Yiyang Wu
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2024-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Yiyang Wu
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
4
Volunteers
400

Preparer

Firm
Key Figures LLC
Address
7700 Northcross Dr Unit 9708, Austin, TX 78766
Preparer
Catherine J Ruiz EA
Phone
5129202695
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Treasurer will review the 990 and share it with the board for any further feedback.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Each board member is required to annually review and re-sign the COI policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The board evaluates ED compensation at comparable organizations/locations and has obtained an external compensation assessment in the past.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,230,432
Liabilities
$9,954
Net assets
$1,220,478
Revenue
$833,434
Expenses
$554,419
Net income
$279,015
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.00$1.17$0.74$0.79$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.01$1.22$0.83$0.55$0.28
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.01$0.94$0.69$0.39$0.30
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.01$0.64$0.65$0.21$0.44
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.01$0.20$0.26$0.06$0.20