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Nonprofit · EIN 38-2971968

MAURICE & JANE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48201

Financials

$833K$766K2023$1.6M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MAURICE & JANE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,579,549$1,055,184$524,365$987,078$33,927$953,151
December 31, 2023990$833,317$765,670$67,647$646,703$18,760$627,943
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$986,078
Program service revenue
$593,471
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$94,710
Other salaries and wages
$330,534
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$524,826
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$19,887
Travel
$2,865
Depreciation
$5,008
Program services (functional)
$906,763
Management and general (functional)
$81,841
Fundraising (functional)
$66,580

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$458,132
Total assets, end of year
$987,078
Total liabilities, end of year
$33,927
Net assets, end of year
$953,151
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,914
Net assets without donor restrictions
$953,151
Gross receipts
$1,579,549
Employees
7
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
MI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN PHILOEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$94,711
HERB SANDERSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JULIE HURWITZVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JEROME REIDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
RIA JULIENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DAVID WHITAKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DENZEL MCCAMPBELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JEANNE MIRERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JEROME REIDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOAN HILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOSEPH LIPOSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HERB SANDERSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JULIE HURWITZVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ALICIA ALVAREZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RIA JULIENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DAVID WHITAKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DENZEL MCCAMPBELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JEANNE MIRERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JEROME REIDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOAN HILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOSEPH LIPOSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN PHILOEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4605 CASS AVE, DETROIT, MI 48201-1256
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HERB SANDERS, 615 GRISWOLD ST, STE 913, DETROIT, MI 48226
Signed the 990
HERB SANDERS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(313) 993-4505
Return prepared by
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Mission

THE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE USES LEGAL AND OTHER PUBLIC ADVOCACY TO DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF WORKING PEOPLE AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY COALITION, ENVIRONMENTAL, FAITH, LABOR AND OTHER GROUPS FOCUSED ON STRENGTHEN METRO DETROIT THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE CREATION OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. IN ACCORDANCE WITH GAAP, WE HAVE DISCLOSED DONATED SERVICES IN OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM AREA THAT WERE PROVIDED BY PERSONS WITH SPECIALIZED LEGAL SKILLS. THE VALUE OF THESE SERVICES AS REFLECTED IN THE REVENUE AND EXPENSE PORTIONS OF OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS 28,041.
    Expenses $297,504
  • ISSUE DRIVEN RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND PUBLICATIONS REGARDING MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST. IN ACCORDANCE WITH GAAP, WE HAVE DISCLOSED DONATED SERVICES IN OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM AREA THAT WERE PROVIDED BY PERSONS WITH SPECIALIZED LEGAL SKILLS. THE VALUE OF THESE SERVICES AS REFLECTED IN THE REVENUE AND EXPENSE PORTIONS OF OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS 66,313.
    Expenses $245,884
  • LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES,INCLUDING ADVICE, CONSULTATION AND REPRESENTATION IN LITIGATION ON PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES. IN ACCORDANCE WITH GAAP WE HAVE DISCLOSED DONATED SERVICES IN OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM AREA THAT WERE PROVIDED BY PERSONS WITH SPECIALIZED LEGAL SKILLS. THE VALUE OF THESE SERVICES AS REFLECTED IN THE REVENUE AND EXPENSE PORTIONS OF OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS 21,156.
    Expenses $363,375

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-2971968
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1993
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$987,078
Income (IRS master file)
$1,579,549

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,579,549$1,055,184$987,078XML
990December 2023$833,317$765,670$646,703XML
990December 2022$864,546$1,024,676$580,341IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-2971968).

Questions about MAURICE & JANE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

What is the EIN of MAURICE & JANE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MAURICE & JANE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE is 38-2971968.
Is MAURICE & JANE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to MAURICE & JANE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MAURICE & JANE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MAURICE & JANE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MAURICE & JANE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MAURICE & JANE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HERB SANDERS.
Who are the officers and directors of MAURICE & JANE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,711 (JOHN PHILO, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does MAURICE & JANE SUGAR LAW CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,579,549, expenses of $1,055,184 and total assets of $987,078 at year end.

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