2024-10-29T13:22:20-05:00 2023-12-31 521392008 GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N BETHESDA MD 208142930 990 2023-01-01 461625412 SCHOOL JUSTICE PROJECT INC SCHO 2026569136 641 S STREET NW 300 WASHINGTON DC 20001 CLAIRE N BLUMENSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER 2026569136 2024-10-29 1 0 RICHARD J LOCASTRO CPA P00288314 3019519090 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z CLAIRE N BLUMENSON 641 S STREET NW 300 WASHINGTON DC 20001 1373474 0 X WWW.SJPDC.ORG X 2012 DC SEE PART III, LINE 1. 8 8 8 10 0 0 997444 1338250 2961 29000 0 6124 0 -2886 1000405 1370488 0 0 0 0 541662 689904 0 0 64627 129944 159628 671606 849532 328799 520956 1142266 1653760 54297 21605 1087969 1632155 X SCHOOL JUSTICE PROJECT (SJP) IS A LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION SERVING OLDER STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN DC'S JUSTICE SYSTEMS. SJP'S MISSION IS TO USE SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW TO ENSURE THAT OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES CAN ACCESS A QUALITY EDUCATION. WE ENVISION A COUNTRY WHERE ALL STUDENTS HAVE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO A QUALITY EDUCATION. SJP'S EDUCATION ATTORNEYS WORK WITH THEIR CLIENTS TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS. 0 0 304272 29000 DIRECT REPRESENTATION PROGRAM: SJP PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION MATTERS TO OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LEGAL COUNSEL, SJP AIMS TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE PERSPECTIVE OF EACH STUDENT. SJP ATTORNEYS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH CLIENTS TO SET AND ACCOMPLISH INDIVIDUAL CLIENT GOALS AND ENFORCE EDUCATIONAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS, WORKING TO ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH CLIENT. 238027 SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY & POLICY PROGRAM: SJP WORKS TO CHANGE THE POLICY FRAMEWORK IN WHICH STUDENTS' EDUCATION SERVICES ARE DELIVERED. THROUGH ADVOCACY, HIGH IMPACT LITIGATION, PARTNERSHIPS, AND COALITION BUILDING, SJP WORKS TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCES OF THE PROBLEMS THAT PUSH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FROM SCHOOL TO PRISON. THROUGH EXPERIENCE AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM SJP'S DIRECT REPRESENTATION PROGRAM, SJP WORKS TO IDENTIFY AND PROPOSE SOLUTIONS TO DISMANTLE KEY BARRIERS TO EDUCATION ATTAINMENT. THIS PROGRAM STRIVES TO ADDRESS LACK OF ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS FOR OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL AS THE SYSTEM-WIDE LACK OF ENFORCEMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE: 1) HIGHLIGHTING INTERAGENCY GAPS; 2) FRAMING THE PROBLEM AND DISSEMINATING SOLUTIONS; 3) COLLABORATING WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS; AND 4) IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES THROUGH BROAD-BASED POLICY AND LEGAL REFORM. 17103 COMMUNITY OUTREACH & LEGAL TRAINING PROGRAM (COLT): SJP WORKS TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BARRIERS TO EDUCATION FOR OLDER, COURT-INVOLVED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. SJP ALSO ADMINISTERS A TRAINING PROGRAM ON INTEGRATING SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW IN THE JUVENILE AND CRIMINAL CONTEXTS. WITH A WIDE RANGE OF GROUPS IN D.C. AND OTHER JURISDICTIONS REQUESTING TRAININGS, SJP HAS BUILT VAST KNOWLEDGE AROUND THE CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND AND ADVOCATE WITHIN THE INTERSECTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND CRIMINAL LAW. 88495 GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT 88495 647897 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X CLAIRE N BLUMENSON 2026569136 641 S STREET NW SUITE 300 WASHINGTON DC 20001 KATE MARTIN BOARD CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTY WEISNER TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 EWADELE BUTLER SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARCUS LITTLES BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH REMES BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAHMILA WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN SHARPE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVE BLIGH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CLAIRE BLUMENSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER 40.00 X 130000 0 250 SARAH COMEAU DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & CO-FOUNDER 40.00 X 120000 0 4810 TAYO BELLE MANAGING ATTORNEY 40.00 X 117500 0 250 367500 0 5310 3 0 0 0 0 71185 131549 1135516 1338250 REPRESENTATION FEES 900099 29000 29000 29000 6124 6124 0 71185 2986 -2986 -2986 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 100 100 100 1370488 29000 0 3238 130251 63823 19538 46890 491624 458943 23603 9078 15700 15306 156 238 52329 42468 5256 4605 6883 6883 72338 72338 71 41 20 10 1920 1194 363 363 1998 1214 677 107 3745 2549 613 583 28920 24265 2024 2631 4658 4658 1460 1216 122 122 2093 2093 14030 11749 2281 DUES, PUBS., SUBS. 5637 5637 LICENSES & PERMITS 4904 3246 1658 CLIENT ASSISTANCE 3892 3892 PAYROLL SERVICE FEES 3102 3102 3977 813 3164 849532 647897 137008 64627 1065530 855683 454190 272024 12012 46883 9667 10368 12705 3093 6500 9612 48557 5000 1142266 1653760 7540 11772 46757 9833 54297 21605 X 1087969 1392605 0 239550 1087969 1632155 1142266 1653760 520956 23230 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 513410 714610 627375 997444 1338250 4191089 513410 714610 627375 997444 1338250 4191089 1449868 2741221 6124 6124 6630 6630 100 100 4203943 167762 0.65210 0.65250 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1915 1915 847614 849529 152429 38107 0 0 108371 115099 125741 152429 501640 752460 2950 2959 850 1915 8674 27093 28775 31435 38107 125410 188115 12705 3093 9612 9612 REFUNDABLE ADVANCES 9833 9833 1373924 450 450 1373474 -2986 -2986 1370488 852968 450 450 852518 -2986 -2986 849532 PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AUDIT REPORT AND NETTED AGAINST EVENT INCOME ON FORM 990, -2,986. FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED AS AN EXPENSE ON THE PART VIII, LINE 8B. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AUDIT REPORT AND NETTED AGAINST EVENT INCOME ON FORM 990, -2,986. FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED AS AN EXPENSE ON THE PART VIII, LINE 8B. ANNUAL FUNDRAISER 71185 71185 2986 71185 71185 2986 2986 -2986 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO ITS GOVERNING BODY BEFORE THE FINAL FILING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2 WEEKS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990, INCLUDING ALL SCHEDULES, AND PROVIDE COMMENTS AND EDITS BEFORE FILING THE FINAL FORM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS ANNUALLY SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE LEAVES THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE/SHE LEAVES THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER SJP CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN SJP'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION IT MAKES ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD USED COMPARABILITY DATA ANALYSIS TO HELP DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. THE MOST RECENT COMPENSATION REVIEW TOOK PLACE IN JULY 2024. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MANAGES A PROCESS FOR REVIEWING CONTEMPORANEOUS AND COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. THE BOARD REVIEWED THIS PROCESS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENSURE INDEPENDENT AND DATA-DRIVEN COMPENSATION DETERMINATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, INCLUDING PREVIOUS FILINGS AND INCORPORATION DOCUMENTATION.