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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2772471

JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001

Financials

$5.9M$3.2M2023$90K$1.2M2024$159K$1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$158,692$1,047,270-$888,578$1,545,471$228,808$1,316,663
December 31, 2024990$89,552$1,219,258-$1,129,706$2,615,641$410,400$2,205,241
December 31, 2023990$5,885,508$3,190,058$2,695,450$3,998,332$663,385$3,334,947
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$108,222
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$50,470
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$236,393
Other salaries and wages
$107,203
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$450,867
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$9,935
Accounting fees
$53,579
Occupancy
$86,672
Travel
$16,892
Program services (functional)
$830,437
Management and general (functional)
$216,833

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,615,641
Total assets, end of year
$1,545,471
Total liabilities, end of year
$228,808
Net assets, end of year
$1,316,663
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,316,663
Gross receipts
$158,692
Employees
4
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
DC

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Lauren KrisaiExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
28$168,481$75,695$15,824
Syrita SimpkinsEvent Manager
Highest-paid employee
28$84,116$37,791$4,974
John WilcoxTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$60,000$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Jeanette BottlerExecutive Director (through 08/09/24)
Trustee or director, Officer
20$119,637$119,637$8,368
Lauren KrisaiExecutive Director (after 08/09/24)
Trustee or director, Officer
20$103,661$103,661$13,678
John HendricksonDirector of Fed Affairs
Highest-paid employee
20$73,918$73,918$5,808
Diana RademacherCommunications Dir.
Highest-paid employee
20$57,546$57,546$7,448
Syrita SimpkinsEvent Manager
Highest-paid employee
20$58,084$58,084$4,746
Noah BeinState Policy Manager
Highest-paid employee
20$50,818$50,818$3,746
John WilcoxTreasurer/ Director of Administration
Trustee or director, Officer
20$51,154$51,154$3,016
Inimai ChettiarSecretary (through 04/18/24)/ Deputy Director
Trustee or director, Officer
20$41,247$41,247$2,668
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Jeanette BottlerExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
20$189,050$189,050$13,156
Inimai ChettiarSecretary/Legislative Policy Director
Trustee or director, Officer
20$179,390$179,390$12,110
John WilcoxTreasurer/Director of Administration
Trustee or director, Officer
20$162,368$162,368$11,176
Lauren KrisaiDirector
Highest-paid employee
20$108,919$108,919$10,590
Noah BeinState Policy Manager
Highest-paid employee
20$88,691$88,691$6,060
John HendricksonDirector of Fed Affairs
Highest-paid employee
20$74,560$74,560$1,504
Syrita SimpkinsEvent Manager
Highest-paid employee
20$67,480$67,480$4,652
Diana RademacherCommunications Director
Highest-paid employee
20$64,456$64,456$5,256

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
444 N CAPITOL ST NW STE 200, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-1585
In care of
% JOHN WILCOX
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Lauren Krisai, 444 North Capitol Street NW 200, Washington, DC 20001
Signed the 990
Lauren Krisai, Executive Director
Phone
(202) 624-7764
Return prepared by
Rogers & Company PLLC

Mission

The mission of the Corporation is to maximize the effective and fair use of limited public resources in the criminal justice system.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Education: Justice Action Network Foundation (JANF), the nation's largest bipartisan coalition addressing criminal justice reform, leveraged its partners to launch educational campaigns geared towards the general public, advocates, law enforcement, and policy leaders. See Schedule O.JANF worked across the political spectrum to pursue a comprehensive set of federal, state and local criminal justice reforms to reduce prison populations and associated costs; end the systemic problems of overcriminalization and overincarceration particularly in low-income communities and communities of color; ensure swift and fair outcomes for both the accused and the victim; and make communities safer by reducing recidivism and breaking down barriers faced by those returning home after detention or incarceration.JANF partnered with other nonprofit organizations to host a series of virtual events to build public awareness for the need for criminal justice reform. The events, which included webinars and virtual community events, worked to reach diverse audiences and share information on key criminal justice issuesJANF also disseminated criminal justice information through media interviews, informational meetings with high-level media figures and influences, and employing rapid response tactics for relevant criminal justice events. Through social media platforms, the organization highlighted partner organizations working on criminal justice issues and directed followers to relevant breaking news.
    Expenses $456,740
  • Coalition Building/Outreach: Justice Action Network Foundation (JANF) continued engagement with core partners to form a bipartisan coalition of organizations that represent diverse memberships. JANF worked with its partners and other key criminal justice advocates to develop common principals and goals on justice issues, promoting a dialogue with their respective members about criminal justice issues.
    Expenses $373,697

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2772471
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,545,471
Income (IRS master file)
$158,692

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$158,692$1,047,270$1,545,471XML
990December 2024$89,552$1,219,258$2,615,641IRS
990December 2023$5,885,508$3,190,058$3,998,332XML
990December 2022$700,000$60,503$813,141IRS

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 88-2772471).

Questions about JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION is 88-2772471.
Is JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION 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 JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Lauren Krisai.
Who are the officers and directors of JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $168,481 (Lauren Krisai, Executive Director).
How much revenue does JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $158,692, expenses of $1,047,270 and total assets of $1,545,471 at year end.

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