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Nonprofit · EIN 81-2450800

FORWARD JUSTICE

Tax-exempt · MORRISVILLE, NC 27560

Financials

$4.6M$3.1M2023$7.7M$4.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FORWARD JUSTICE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$7,693,507$4,465,018$3,228,489$14,255,036$582,496$13,672,540
December 31, 2023990$4,554,303$3,125,334$1,428,969$10,981,274$574,596$10,406,678
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,334,789
Program service revenue
$2,193,703
Investment income
$24,051
Other revenue
$140,964

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$542,124
Other salaries and wages
$1,364,740
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,317,514
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$27,436
Accounting fees
$14,000
Occupancy
$212,133
Travel
$282,779
Depreciation
$16,847
Program services (functional)
$3,149,248
Management and general (functional)
$888,744
Fundraising (functional)
$427,025

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,981,274
Total assets, end of year
$14,255,036
Total liabilities, end of year
$582,496
Net assets, end of year
$13,672,540
Land, buildings and equipment
$53,077
Publicly traded securities
$12,295
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,154,859
Net assets with donor restrictions
$6,517,681
Gross receipts
$7,693,507
Employees
26
Volunteers
35
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
NC

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 / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Daryl AtkinsonCo-Director
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$153,557$50,137
Caitlin SwainCo-Director
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$153,525$50,060
Dr Ashley MarshallSenior Director of Sustainability Emergence
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$133,521$50,054
John Anthony HolbertDirector of Impact
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
40$101,520$0
James ColemanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.05$0$0
Jamie ColeChairwoman
Trustee or director, Officer
0.05$0$0
Norris HendersonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.05$0$0
Roxanne SaucierOfficer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.05$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Daryl AtkinsonCo-Director
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$152,087$77,136
Caitlin SwainCo-Director
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$145,566$77,060
Dr Ashley MarshallSenior Director of Sustainability Emergence
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$112,264$77,054
James ColemanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.05$0$0
Jamie ColeChairwoman
Trustee or director, Officer
0.05$0$0
Norris HendersonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.05$0$0
Attica ScottOfficer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.05$0$0
Roxanne SaucierOfficer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.05$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1 COPLEY PKWY STE 302, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-9693
In care of
% CAITLIN SWAIN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CAITLIN SWAIN, 1 COPLEY PARKWAY, SUITE 302, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560
Signed the 990
Kirstin Bigham, Director of Finance
Phone
(919) 323-3889

Mission

FORWARD JUSTICE IS A NONPARTISAN LAW POLICY AND STRATEGY CENTER DEDICATED TO ADVANCING RACIAL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The organization conducted trainings to equip community members with the information skills tools and resources needed to effectively organize and build power within their communities. The organization coordinated and facilitated the Second Chance Day of Advocacy during which directly impacted individuals and community advocates met with state lawmakers to discuss the causes and consequences of involvement with the criminal legal system. The program advanced public awareness and policy discussions aimed at expanding opportunity and reducing barriers for people with criminal records. The organization hosted the Peoples Convening on Fines and Fees a community-centered forum examining the impact of criminal legal fines and fees on low-income individuals
    Expenses $904,915 · grants $2,193,703
  • The organization hosted Transformative Justice events and community dinners designed to build community deepen trust and create spaces for collective care healing reflection and shared strategizing. These gatherings supported relationship-building and strengthened community capacity to practice transformative justice. The organization facilitated the Man in the Mirror mens dinner and discussion series which provided a structured environment for participants to explore the complexities of manhood community accountability emotional wellbeing and healing. The series offered opportunities for dialogue reflection and personal and collective growth. The organization organized and amplified seven days of free community events in celebration of Kwanzaa in collaboration with SpiritHouse NC. The events promoted cultural education artistic expression and community connection while honoring the principles and traditions of Kwanzaa.
    Expenses $305,040
  • The organization lead the statewide protect our vote coalition including voter and election protection through legal cases policy advocacy and statewide tours. Voter protection hotlines provided real-time assistance information and advocacy for voters experiencing barriers at the polls. The organization conducted the Unlock Our Vote peer-to-peer voter engagement program reaching directly impacted voters through phone calls text outreach and in-person events. The initiative expanded civic participation by providing accurate voting information and supporting voter readiness. The organization supported the Long March for Unity and Justice with the Beloved Community Center helping to uplift community concerns strengthen solidarity across groups and mobilize residents toward collective action and social transformation. The organization provided voter protection and community-based support work to end poverty across the U.S. South.
    Expenses $1,939,293 · grants $5,334,789

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
81-2450800
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,255,036
Income (IRS master file)
$7,693,507

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$7,693,507$4,465,018$14,255,036IRS
990December 2023$4,554,303$3,125,334$10,981,274XML
990December 2022$4,569,892$2,834,003$9,093,457IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 81-2450800).

Questions about FORWARD JUSTICE

What is the EIN of FORWARD JUSTICE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FORWARD JUSTICE is 81-2450800.
Is FORWARD JUSTICE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to FORWARD JUSTICE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FORWARD 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 FORWARD 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 FORWARD 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 FORWARD JUSTICE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CAITLIN SWAIN.
Who are the officers and directors of FORWARD JUSTICE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $153,557 (Daryl Atkinson, Co-Director).
How much revenue does FORWARD JUSTICE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,693,507, expenses of $4,465,018 and total assets of $14,255,036 at year end.

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