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SEE SCHEDULE O. THE WILLIAM J. BRENNAN, JR. CENTER FOR JUSTICE IS A NONPARTISAN LAW AND POLICY INSTITUTE THAT SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE AMERICAN SYSTEMS OF DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$57.9M
Program Spending
72%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$51.2M
Total Expenses
▼$50.6M
Total Assets
$313.3M
Total Liabilities
▼$46.7M
Net Assets
$266.6M
Officer Compensation
→$2.6M
Other Salaries
$21.6M
Investment Income
$5.9M
Fundraising
▼$142.1K
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $286K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CITIZENS NOT POLITICIANS93-2809225 | COLUMBUS, OH | $100K | Cash | OHIO REDISTRICTING REFORM CAMPAIGN. |
R STREET INSTITUTE26-3477125 | WASHINGTON, DC | $100K | Cash | BUILDING WEBSITE AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH COLLABORATION ON COMMITTEE FOR SAFE AND SECURE ELECTIONS. |
PUBLIC POLICY AND EDUCATION FUND13-3364209 | ALBANY, NY | $50K | Cash | EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH COLLABORATION ON PUBLIC FINANCING CAMPAIGN IN NEW YORK. |
WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION87-1144807 | BENTONVILLE, AR | $36K | Cash | SUPPORTING WE THE VETERANS' EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE VETERANS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ELECTORAL PROCESS, AND EVALUATING WHAT MESSAGES RESONATE WITH THE VETERAN COMMUNITY. |
| Total | $286K | |||
COLUMBUS, OH
$100K
WASHINGTON, DC
$100K
ALBANY, NY
$50K
BENTONVILLE, AR
$36K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $57.9M | $51.2M | $50.6M | $313.3M | $266.6M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $110.5M | $109.1M | $41.7M | $288.7M | $240.3M |
| 2021 | $101.3M | $99.2M | $30.9M | $171.4M | $166.4M |
| 2020 | $84.5M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2023)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Michael Waldman | President | 40 | $622.5K | $0 | $53.7K | $676.3K |
| John Anthony Butler | Vp/coo | 40 | $369.2K | $0 | $38.3K | $407.6K |
| Elisa Miller | Secretary / General Counsel | 32 | $275.9K | $0 | $9,737 | $285.7K |
| Melissa Estok | Executive Director | 40 | $118.4K | $0 | $8,335 | $126.8K |
| Robert Atkins | Board Co-chair (december 2023) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Bauman | Board Co-chair (december 2023) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberley Harris | Board Co-chair (present) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Varney | Board Co-chair (present) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Michael Waldman
President
$676.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$622.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$53.7K
John Anthony Butler
Vp/coo
$407.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$369.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$38.3K
Elisa Miller
Secretary / General Counsel
$285.7K
Hrs/Wk
32
Compensation
$275.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,737
Melissa Estok
Executive Director
$126.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$118.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$8,335
Robert Atkins
Board Co-chair (december 2023)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Patricia Bauman
Board Co-chair (december 2023)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kimberley Harris
Board Co-chair (present)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christine Varney
Board Co-chair (present)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Weiser | Director Democracy Program | 40 | $365.5K | $0 | $39.7K | $405.2K |
| John Kowal | VP , Programs | 40 | $368.6K | $0 | $36.1K | $404.7K |
| Jeanine Plant-Chirlin | Chief Of Staff | 40 | $351K | $0 | $47.9K |
Wendy Weiser
Director Democracy Program
$405.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$365.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$39.7K
John Kowal
VP , Programs
$404.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$368.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$36.1K
Jeanine Plant-Chirlin
Chief Of Staff
$398.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$351K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$47.9K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam B Cox | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Winkler | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Kolb | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Gray | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Spitzer | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Franz Paasche | Board Member |
Adam B Cox
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Adam Winkler
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Daniel Kolb
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $84.3M |
| $25.8M |
| $96M |
| $90.6M |
| 2019 | $26.2M | $26.1M | $22.1M | $36.4M | $31.6M |
| 2018 | $23.7M | $23.5M | $17.7M | $32.3M | $27.2M |
| 2017 | $24.1M | $24.1M | $14.9M | $25M | $21.2M |
| 2016 | $14.2M | $14.4M | $13.5M | $12.5M | $11.6M |
| 2015 | $15.2M | $15.3M | $12.4M | $11.7M | $11.1M |
| 2014 | $8.9M | $8.8M | $11M | $9M | $8.4M |
| 2013 | $9.5M | $9.5M | $10.4M | $10.9M | $10.4M |
| 2012 | $10.2M | $10.2M | $7.6M | $11.4M | $11M |
| 2011 | $6.8M | $6.7M | $6.6M | $8.9M | $8.6M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| $398.9K |
| Jaemin Kim | VP Development | 40 | $326.9K | $0 | $53.7K | $380.5K |
| Manuel Monge | Chief Human Resources Officer | 40 | $292.1K | $0 | $40.6K | $332.7K |
| Larry Norden | Sr. Director, Elections & Govt | 40 | $282.3K | $0 | $30.3K | $312.6K |
| Lauren-Brooke Eisen | Sr. Dir., Justice Program | 40 | $246.4K | $0 | $48.1K | $294.6K |
| Rebecca Weitzman | Vp, Communications & Strategy | 40 | $247.6K | $0 | $42.1K | $289.7K |
Jaemin Kim
VP Development
$380.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$326.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$53.7K
Manuel Monge
Chief Human Resources Officer
$332.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$292.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$40.6K
Larry Norden
Sr. Director, Elections & Govt
$312.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$282.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$30.3K
Lauren-Brooke Eisen
Sr. Dir., Justice Program
$294.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$246.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$48.1K
Rebecca Weitzman
Vp, Communications & Strategy
$289.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$247.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$42.1K
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Gerad Torres | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Hershkoff | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenji Yoshino | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Davis | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Bhutani | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Fagen | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maggie Blackhawk | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Murray | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Lightfoot | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruth Lazarus | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sibyl Frankenburg | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Schulhofer | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Reiss | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Jorde | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Trevor Morrison | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Troy Mckenzie | Ex-officio | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Neu | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Danielle Gray
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Emily Spitzer
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Franz Paasche
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gerad Torres
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Helen Hershkoff
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kenji Yoshino
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kimberly Davis
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Leslie Bhutani
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Leslie Fagen
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Maggie Blackhawk
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Melissa Murray
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paul Lightfoot
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ruth Lazarus
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sibyl Frankenburg
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Stephen Schulhofer
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Steven Reiss
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thomas Jorde
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Trevor Morrison
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Troy Mckenzie
Ex-officio
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Wendy Neu
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0