Liabilities / Assets
46th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 46% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.01x
Liabilities / Revenue
44th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
77th percentile
Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
92nd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 23.8% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
82nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
3rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$563,616
Up $143,779 (+34%) from 2021
Net Assets
Up$557,264
Up $143,068 (+35%) from 2021
Liabilities
Up$6,352
Up $711 (+13%) from 2021
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$541,955
Down $1,822,514 (-77%) from 2021
Expenses
Down$398,887
Down $1,551,386 (-80%) from 2021
Net Income
Down$143,068
Down $271,128 (-65%) from 2021
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
- Signed
- Nov 15, 2023
- Return Version
- 2022v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $541,955
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Empowering survivors of online sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material ("child pornography"), and criminal image-based sexual abuse to pursue justice through strategic litigation and advocacy support.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $198,793 | $342,572 | ▲ $143,779 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $220,950 | $220,950 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | - | - |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | - | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Loans From Officers Directors | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $419,837 | $563,616 | ▲ $143,779 |
| Other Assets Total | $94 | $94 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $5,641 | $6,352 | ▲ $711 |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,641 | $6,352 | ▲ $711 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $414,196 | $557,264 | ▲ $143,068 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $414,196 | $557,264 | ▲ $143,068 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $419,837 | $563,616 | ▲ $143,779 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | COO | FT | $128,750 | $128,750 |
| - | Chief Executive Officer | FT | $91,375 | $91,375 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| - | Chairman |
| - | Board Member |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $541,955
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $541,955
- Change in Net Assets
- $143,068
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $237,381 |
| Other Expenses | $161,506 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $31,994 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $187,106 | $22,013 | $11,006 | $220,125 |
| Advertising | $57,953 | - | $158 | $58,111 |
| Other Expenses | $28,113 | - | - | $28,113 |
| Travel | $19,063 | $1,401 | $1,204 | $21,668 |
| Fees for Services Other | $1,800 | $261 | $17,250 | $19,311 |
| Payroll Taxes | $14,314 | $2,100 | $842 | $17,256 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $9,224 | - | $9,224 |
| Information Technology | $5,341 | $3,158 | $403 | $8,902 |
| Occupancy | $6,318 | $743 | $372 | $7,433 |
| Office Expenses | $305 | $3,634 | $589 | $4,528 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $2,795 | $389 | $170 | $3,354 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $66 | $796 | - | $862 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $323,174 | $43,719 | $31,994 | $398,887 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
| 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
- 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
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- No
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15
“Compensation of officers was established by the independent members of the Board. The Board utilized comparability data. The Board also received outside consultation. Deliberations and decisions were documented in the Board minutes.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12A 12A-12C
“The organization implemented a Conflict of Interest policy during 2023 and will be able to answer "yes" to lines 12a-c going forward.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 13
“The organization implemented a whistleblower policy during 2023 and will be able to answer "yes" to this line going forward.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 14
“The organization implemented a Written Document retention and destruction policy during 2023 and will be able to answer "yes" to this line going forward.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 8B Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body
“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the Board. Therefore this line is marked no in accordance with the instructions.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B Review of form 990 by governing body
“Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and reviewed by top manangement in detail. The final draft of Form 990 is submitted to the Board for approval prior to filing with the IRS.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public
“The organization makes public inspection documents available upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Justice Defense Fund
- EIN
- 85-1451255
- Phone
- 3032190529
- Address
- 7900 East Union Ave Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80237
Signing Officer
- Name
- Laila Micklewait
- Title
- Chief Executive Officer
- Phone
- 7202514707
- Signed
- 2023-11-15
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Formed
- 2021
- Legal Domicile
- Co
- Voting Board Members
- 4
- Independent Board Members
- 2
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 5
Preparer
- Firm
- Capin Crouse LLP
- Address
- 2435 Research Parkway STE 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
- Preparer
- Ashley Peabody
- Phone
- 5055022746
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part I, Line 8
“In 2021, JDF raised $2,364,469 and an additional $2,000,000 that went directly to firms for strategic litigation and plaintiff support, making the total raised by JDF $4,364,469. In 2022, JDF raised $541,955 and an additional $598,800 that went directly to firms, making the total raised by JDF $1,140,755.”
Form 990, Part III, Line 1: Organization'S Mission:
“The Justice Defense Fund is a non-partisan, non-religious 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering survivors of online sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, and criminal image-based sexual abuse to pursue justice through strategic litigation and advocacy support. We also advocate for the adoption of policies to prevent the online distribution of sexual crime.”
Form 990, Part IX, line 24A: Litigation and Survivor Support Expense
“JDF supports civil litigation with funding where needed and helps survivors access the costly and historically unequal legal system by supporting their pursuit of justice holistically, including access to wraparound services such as therapy. Specific expenses included on line 24a are: survivor advocacy, trauma therapy, abusive content takedown demands, litigation support and funding.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | In 2021, JDF raised $2,364,469 and an additional $2,000,000 that went directly to firms for strategic litigation and plaintiff support, making the total raised by JDF $4,364,469. In 2022, JDF raised $541,955 and an additional $598,800 that went directly to firms, making the total raised by JDF $1,140,755. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Compensation of officers was established by the independent members of the Board. The Board utilized comparability data. The Board also received outside consultation. Deliberations and decisions were documented in the Board minutes. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The organization implemented a Conflict of Interest policy during 2023 and will be able to answer "yes" to lines 12a-c going forward. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | The organization implemented a whistleblower policy during 2023 and will be able to answer "yes" to this line going forward. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | The organization implemented a Written Document retention and destruction policy during 2023 and will be able to answer "yes" to this line going forward. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the Board. Therefore this line is marked no in accordance with the instructions. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and reviewed by top manangement in detail. The final draft of Form 990 is submitted to the Board for approval prior to filing with the IRS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | The organization makes public inspection documents available upon request. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | The Justice Defense Fund is a non-partisan, non-religious 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering survivors of online sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, and criminal image-based sexual abuse to pursue justice through strategic litigation and advocacy support. We also advocate for the adoption of policies to prevent the online distribution of sexual crime. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 9 | JDF supports civil litigation with funding where needed and helps survivors access the costly and historically unequal legal system by supporting their pursuit of justice holistically, including access to wraparound services such as therapy. Specific expenses included on line 24a are: survivor advocacy, trauma therapy, abusive content takedown demands, litigation support and funding. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 14 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 8 | Form 990, Part III, Line 1: Organization's Mission: |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 9 | Form 990, Part IX, line 24a: Litigation and Survivor Support Expense |
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $563,616
- Liabilities
- $6,352
- Net assets
- $557,264
- Revenue
- $541,955
- Expenses
- $398,887
- Net income
- $143,068