Civic Intelligence

Justice Defense Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 85-1451255

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Jan 14, 2026

Organization Profilewww.justicedefensefund.org
7900 East Union Ave 1100Denver, CO 80237

(303) 219-0529

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 27% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

51st percentile

5.0%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$136,875

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.4% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

71st percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

3.0%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Up

$471,458

Up $55,770 (+13%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$462,504

Up $60,488 (+15%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$8,954

Down $4,718 (-35%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue27th percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,204,787

Up $35,177 (+3.0%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,144,299

Up $19,376 (+1.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$60,488

Up $15,801 (+35%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2021: $419,837Liabilities 2021: $5,641Net Assets 2021: $414,1962021Assets 2022: $563,616Liabilities 2022: $6,352Net Assets 2022: $557,2642022Assets 2023: $415,688Liabilities 2023: $13,672Net Assets 2023: $402,0162023Assets 2024: $471,458Liabilities 2024: $8,954Net Assets 2024: $462,5042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$471,458
Liabilities$8,954
Net Assets$462,504
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2021: $2,364,469Expenses 2021: $1,950,273Net Income 2021: $414,1962021Revenue 2022: $541,955Expenses 2022: $398,887Net Income 2022: $143,0682022Revenue 2023: $1,169,610Expenses 2023: $1,124,923Net Income 2023: $44,6872023Revenue 2024: $1,204,787Expenses 2024: $1,144,299Net Income 2024: $60,4882024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,204,787
Expenses$1,144,299
Net Income$60,488
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jan 14, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,204,787
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
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$405,052$347,646▼ $57,406
Pledges and Grants Receivable$10,542$123,200▲ $112,658
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0--
Investments Program Related$0--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$415,688$471,458▲ $55,770
Other Assets Total$94$612▲ $518
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,672$8,954▼ $4,718
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$13,672$8,954▼ $4,718
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$397,016$367,093▼ $29,923
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$5,000$95,411▲ $90,411
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$402,016$462,504▲ $60,488
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$415,688$471,458▲ $55,770
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Laila MickelwaitChief Executive OfficerFT$136,875$136,875
Morgan PerryCOOFT$134,583$134,583

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Name withheld for security reasonsChairman
Name Withheld For Security ReasonsBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,204,787
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,204,787
Change in Net Assets
$60,488

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,204,787
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,204,787
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,204,787
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$529,886
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$358,457
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$241,500
Total Fundraising Expense$38,739
Professional Fundraising Fees$14,456

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$299,491$6,000-$305,491
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$245,681$8,780$19,505$273,966
Grants to Domestic Individuals$241,500--$241,500
Fees for Services Other$87,235$3,364$64$90,663
Other Salaries and Wages$53,354$2,387$2,964$58,705
Fees for Services Accounting-$32,562-$32,562
Insurance-$31,275-$31,275
Payroll Taxes$23,198$1,289$1,289$25,776
Office Expenses$6,030$15,948$10$21,988
Occupancy$252$16,465-$16,717
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$14,456$14,456
Travel$7,422$5,288-$12,710
Fees for Services Legal$9,105--$9,105
Information Technology$7,517$75$451$8,043
Conferences and Meetings$1,332--$1,332
Other Employee Benefits$9$1-$10
Total Functional Expenses$982,126$123,434$38,739$1,144,299

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,144,299
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,144,299
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,144,299
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Other Expense Adjustments$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$14,456
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
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
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, 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 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 management 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 12C Conflict of interest policy

“All officers and board members complete and sign conflict of interest disclosures on an annual basis. The Board of Directors reviews the statements for any relevant disclosures. If an individual were to have a conflict with a decision at hand, they would be asked to refrain from deliberation and voting on the issue.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Justice Defense Fund
EIN
85-1451255
Phone
3032190529
Address
7900 East Union Ave 1100, Denver, CO 80237

Signing Officer

Name
Laila Mickelwait
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
7202514707
Signed
2026-01-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
6
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
CRI Capin Crouse Advisors LLC
Address
345 Massachusetts Ave Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Preparer
Ashley Peabody
Phone
5055022746
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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, Amended Return

“An amended Form 990 is being filed to add the organization's public website and to correct the reported number of voting and independent board members in Part I and Part VI to reflect the organization's actual board composition as reported in Part VII, Section A. No other information on the return has been changed.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Litigation Assistance : The estimate for numbers of persons served is based on quarterly reports from the law firms engaged in providing legal services.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1JDF offers assistance with litigation costs per its mission to empower survivors of online sexual crime. Qualified legal counsel for the victims is paid by JDF directly, empowering survivors to access the costly and historically unequal civil justice system. Attorneys representing victims use the funding to help investigate potential defendants' conduct and help investigate, prepare, and file victims' claims. Firms keep JDF informed of the progress of supported cases. The 2024 grant was used to support over 100 victims, dozens of whom had claims previously filed or whose claims are being investigated and prepared to be filed.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Compensation 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/ExplanationTxt1There 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/ExplanationTxt2Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and reviewed by top management in detail. The final draft of Form 990 is submitted to the Board for approval prior to filing with the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3All officers and board members complete and sign conflict of interest disclosures on an annual basis. The Board of Directors reviews the statements for any relevant disclosures. If an individual were to have a conflict with a decision at hand, they would be asked to refrain from deliberation and voting on the issue.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The 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/ExplanationTxt6An amended Form 990 is being filed to add the organization's public website and to correct the reported number of voting and independent board members in Part I and Part VI to reflect the organization's actual board composition as reported in Part VII, Section A. No other information on the return has been changed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 15
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Amended Return
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$471,458
Liabilities
$8,954
Net assets
$462,504
Revenue
$1,204,787
Expenses
$1,144,299
Net income
$60,488
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.01$0.46$1.20$1.14$0.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.01$0.40$1.17$1.12$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.01$0.56$0.54$0.40$0.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.01$0.41$2.36$1.95$0.41