Civic Intelligence

Demand Justice Initiative

EIN 86-3690047 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

Demand justice initiative dji seeks to educate and engage the public about the importance of a fair and independent judiciary in maintaining a healthy democracy. Continued on schedule o.

200 Massachusetts Avenue NW Ste 200Washington, DC 20001

demandjustice.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

94th percentile

68%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

95th percentile

92%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

40%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,559,781

Up $5,503,878 (+268%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$660,812

Up $41,299 (+6.7%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$6,898,969

Up $5,462,579 (+380%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$7,258,400

Up $3,560,461 (+96%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$2,315,091

Down $842,574 (-27%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$4,943,309

Up $4,403,035 (+815%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2022: $2,055,903Liabilities 2022: $619,513Net Assets 2022: $1,436,3902022Assets 2024: $7,559,781Liabilities 2024: $660,812Net Assets 2024: $6,898,9692024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$7,559,781
Liabilities$660,812
Net Assets$6,898,969
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Revenue 2022: $3,697,939Expenses 2022: $3,157,665Net Income 2022: $540,2742022Revenue 2024: $7,258,400Expenses 2024: $2,315,091Net Income 2024: $4,943,3092024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$7,258,400
Expenses$2,315,091
Net Income$4,943,309
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$7,559,781
Liabilities
$660,812
Net assets
$6,898,969
Revenue
$7,258,400
Expenses
$2,315,091
Net income
$4,943,309
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.56$0.66$6.90$7.26$2.32$4.94
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.06$0.62$1.44$3.70$3.16$0.54
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$7,258,400
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Demand justice initiative dji seeks to educate and engage the public about the importance of a fair and independent judiciary in maintaining a healthy democracy. Continued on schedule o.

SEE SCHEDULE O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,132,589$7,559,781▲ $5,427,192
Accounts Receivable$275,000--
Total Assets$2,407,589$7,559,781▲ $5,152,192
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$451,929$660,812▲ $208,883
Total Liabilities$451,929$660,812▲ $208,883
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,623,562$6,898,969▲ $5,275,407
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$332,098--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,955,660$6,898,969▲ $4,943,309
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,407,589$7,559,781▲ $5,152,192
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jay WillisEditor in Chief, Balls StriikesFT$175,958$10,794$186,752
Lanita KingSenior Director of ProgramsFT$139,029$5,460$144,489
Madiba DennieDeputy Editor Senior Contributor, Balls StrikesFT$105,810$1,498$107,308
Rachel WaldronSenior Director of OperationsPT$100,293$4,748$105,041

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ilyse HogueChair
Faiz ShakirTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$7,258,400
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$7,258,400
Change in Net Assets
$4,943,309

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,258,400
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,258,400
Total Revenue per Form 990
$7,258,400
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,181,349
Other Expenses$1,133,742
Total Fundraising Expense$62,376
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$924,576$62,843$9,570$996,989
Other Salaries and Wages$500,202$218,710$31,665$750,577
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$124,455$54,417$7,880$186,752
Other Employee Benefits$118,969$52,019$7,531$178,519
Payroll Taxes$43,652$19,086$2,763$65,501
Information Technology$14,237$8,479$965$23,681
Other Expenses$18,442$132$35$18,442
Office Expenses$11,906$4,166$411$16,483
Insurance$10,128$3,177$1,556$14,861
Occupancy$3,083$702-$3,785
Total Functional Expenses$1,828,984$423,731$62,376$2,315,091

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,315,091
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,315,091
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,315,091
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
Federal income taxes-
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“There were no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

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

“The form is emailed to the board members for their review prior to filing.”

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

“Demand justice initiatives organizational bylaws contain a comprehensive conflicts-of-interest policy that was circulated and approved by the board of directors in 2021. Compliance is monitored regularly.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Materials such as the application for exemption and the form 990, once filed, are made available by request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Demand Justice Initiative
EIN
86-3690047
Phone
2029684512
Address
200 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW STE 200, WASHINGTON, DC 20001

Signing Officer

Name
Ilyse Hogue
Title
Board of Directors Chair
Phone
2029684512
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ilyse Hogue
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Alta CPA Group
Address
59 Franklin St 2nd Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401
Preparer
Jeffrey Griffith
Phone
4103495101
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

“Description of organization mission demand justice initiative dji seeks to educate and engage the public about the importance of a fair and independent judiciary in maintaining a healthy democracy. We hold events and produce written articles, advertisements, and social media content to inform the public about key judicial decisions and their real-world impact. We inform the public on the background of judicial candidates while cultivating discussion of judicial reform proposals that can bring more transparency and accountability to the supreme courts activities. We host nonpartisan programming to inspire the next generation of young lawyers from underrepresented professional backgrounds to consider a career on the bench.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 1

“Description of organization mission continued we hold events and produce written articles, advertisements, and social media content to inform the public about key judicial decisions and their real-world impact. We inform the public on the background of judicial candidates while cultivating discussion of judicial reform proposals that can bring more transparency and accountability to the supreme courts activities. We host nonpartisan programming to inspire the next generation of young lawyers from underrepresented professional backgrounds to consider a career on the bench.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program consultants 924,576, admin consultants 62,843, fundraising consultants 9,570.”

Financial Statement Notes

X 2

“Dji is recognized as tax exempt under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code, except as to income from unrelated business activities. No provision for income taxes is required for either entity for 2024. The organization has processes in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status to identify and report unrelated income to determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it has nexus and to identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions. The organization has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.”

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