2023-04-27T06:45:49-07:00 2022-06-30 201403280 FULTON & KOZAK LLC 7187 JONESBORO RD STE 100A MORROW GA 30260 990 2021-07-01 581917659 GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT INC GEOR 4048270027 438 EDGEWOOD AVE SE ATLANTA GA 30312 DOUGLAS B AMMAR Executive Dir. 2023-04-26 true DOUGLAS B AMMAR 999009999 SHEILA M KOZAK CPA P00687026 7709614200 3 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2021 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z 438 EDGEWOOD AVE SE ATLANTA GA 30312 2820675 false X WWW.GJP.ORG X 1986 GA GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT (GJP) STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY BY DEMONSTRATING A BETTER WAY TO REPRESENT AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO REENTRY. GJP PROMOTES INNOVATIVE CHANGE THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND COALITION BUILDING. 22 22 31 182 0 2534868 2616334 132559 132305 2136 524 14312 26073 2683875 2775236 0 0 1933934 2383361 0 294402 547108 574066 2481042 2957427 202833 -182191 6780900 8977126 135691 2510170 6645209 6466956 GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT (GJP) STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY BY DEMONSTRATING A BETTER WAY TO REPRESENT AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO REENTRY. GJP PROMOTES INNOVATIVE CHANGE THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND COALITION BUILDING. false false 2385437 132305 Criminal Defense & Probation Assistance with Social Service Support:At no cost to clients, GJP provides low-income people accused of a crime a combination of legal representation and comprehensive social services, often lasting long after a case is resolved. GJP assists clients who are committed to participating in our social services with access to counseling, referrals for mental health and substance abuse treatment, help accessing social benefits, budgeting, and employment preparation. GJP staff attorneys also provide legal consultation and representation for early probation termination for rehabilitated individuals as well as legal services for returning citizens at Metro Reentry Facility (MRF), the only prison located in Atlanta. Annually, we provide holistic legal services for 75-100 clients, assists 100+ clients with early probation termination matters and serve over 100 returning citizens at MRFCriminal Records and Reentry Services:GJP is the only Georgia-based nonprofit that is focused on providing criminal records consultation and representation to remove obstacles to employment, housing, and education. We lead Record Clearing Summits and partnerships state-wide to clear eligible charges from an individual's criminal history and established and operate the first Second Chance Help Desk in the state located in Cobb County. GJP also assists individuals who were denied an occupational license due to their criminal record. All combined, each year we assist over 2,200 individuals with their criminal history. Advocacy/Public Policy:GJP's efforts include community education and advocacy to address criminal justice issues on a systemic level. Last year, we provided training and education to over 7,500 individuals, including a successful campaign to engage employers and promote Second Chance Hiring. Over the last thirteen years, we have championed 22 changes in Georgia law, thereby reducing barriers to reentry for those with a criminal record seeking employment, education, and professional licenses. 2385437 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 18 0 false 31 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 22 22 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false GA X X GENNY DRASH 4048270027 438 EDGEWOOD AVE ATLANTA GA 30312 DOUGLAS B AMMAR Executive Dir. 50.00 0.00 X 154375 0 25450 JULIE SMITH IMPACT DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 103500 0 9605 BRENDA J SMEETON LEGAL DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 107375 0 7 JANINE BROWN BOARD MEMBER 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DERIN B DICKERSON BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 R GARY SPENCER BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN H RAINS IV BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLIE BINGHAM BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MEG TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 R DANIEL BEALE BOARD MEMBER 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT CASEY BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELE YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LAWRENCE SLOVENSKY BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 VON A DUBOSE BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOEL M NEUMAN BOARD MEMBER 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN D COUNCILL BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TYWANDA HARRIS LORD BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANNE BLITCH BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NORMAN M BROTHERS JR BOARD MEBMBER 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN KAY BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER TURNER Treasurer 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ASMA SURANI Treasurer 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL CANARAS BOARD Secretary 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT PRESTON BROWN Chairman 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JAKATHRYN ROSS VICE-CHAIR 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 365250 35062 3 false true false NONE 0 57201 2559133 19075 2616334 ACCESS 2 JUSTICE VC 30049 30049 CLE PRESENTATION 756 756 FELLOWSHIP 100000 100000 PRI PRESENTATION 1500 1500 132305 524 524 0 0 26050 26050 26050 26050 0 45439 57201 45439 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME 23 23 23 2775236 132305 26597 0 0 0 0 423206 337166 38780 47260 0 1597572 1270070 146977 180525 0 212854 168866 20900 23088 149729 119035 13775 16919 0 0 42396 13366 29030 61955 61955 0 0 41857 40927 186 744 0 87789 76330 2646 8813 0 0 0 24588 24095 493 0 0 3008 2557 120 331 0 44943 41797 899 2247 23624 7830 15794 TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT 96687 79282 6768 10637 MATERIALS 25190 25190 MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT 21151 19882 635 634 REPAIRS 19536 18169 391 976 81342 78920 687 1735 2957427 2385437 277588 294402 330081 105164 3467132 3655584 2102331 1155600 0 0 0 0 0 7916 3398 4854107 797727 873440 4056380 0 0 0 0 1000 6780900 8977126 13047 18105 2345126 122644 146939 135691 2510170 X 3015945 4658394 3629264 1808562 6645209 6466956 6780900 8977126 -182191 3938 X false true X true false X 1592504 1511488 992192 2534868 2616915 9247967 0 0 1592504 1511488 992192 2534868 2616915 9247967 723126 8524841 19774 21218 15275 15651 26574 98492 0 119 1520 53 797 23 2512 9348971 690403 0.91180 0.87350 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 117467 117467 2641519 2758986 287949 71987 false 232182 238943 274052 287949 1033126 1549689 49620 130578 128110 117467 425775 58046 59736 68513 71987 258282 387423 Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT, INC. SEEKS TO PROVIDE, WITHOUT CHARGE, LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN CRIMINAL CASES TO THE HOMELESS AND URBAN POOR OF METROPOLITAN ATLANTA. IN 2011, THE REPORTED EXPENDITURES OF $86,742 INVOLVED PROVIDING INFORMATION FORUMS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND PLANNING UPCOMING LOBBYING EFFORTS. Part IV - Additional Information 598500 598500 3689297 455740 3233557 234546 73125 161421 190251 134720 55531 141513 134142 7371 4056380 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 146939 146939 X 3338201 3938 513588 45439 562965 2775236 2775236 3516454 513588 45439 559027 2957427 2957427 Part X : FIN48 Footnote GJP qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and, accordingly, is only subject to federal or state income taxes on specific types of income from activities that are unrelated to its exempt purpose. GJP had no income from unrelated activities and has no income taxes due as of June 30, 2022 and 2021.GJPs management believes there are no material unrecognized income tax benefits, including any potential risk of loss of its not-for-profit tax status. GJP is no longer subject to examination by federal, state or local tax authorities for periods before 2018. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES $45439 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES $45439 false GRASS ROOTS JUSTICE AWARDS 94426 49568 44858 44858 BACK TO SCHOOL 7568 6987 581 581 101994 56555 45439 45439 45439 true X X X false false false false false false false false false DOUGLAS B AMMAR Executive Dir. 145966 8409 25450 179825 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTANT PROVIDES A DRAFT OF FORM 990 TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. THE BOARD DISTRUBUTES THIS DRAFT TO ALL MEMBERS ELECTRONICALLY. MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ASK QUESTIONS OR RESPOND TO ANY INFORMATION INCLUDED. ONCE THE BOARD CHAIR IS SATISFIED THAT ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED/RESOLVED, THE DOCUMENT IS FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts In addition to annual disclosures, possible conflicts of interest are discussed when an issue arises. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees THE BOARD AND HR DEPARTMENT OBTAIN COMPENSATION INFORMATION FROM SIMILAR NON-PROFITS IN OUR AREA ANNUALLY. THIS INFORMATION IS REVIEWED BY BOTH THE BOARD AND HR DEPARTMENT. ALL COMPENSATION FOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR INPUT AND APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTANT PROVIDES A COPY OF FORM 990 SPECIFICALLY FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THIS COPY, IN ADDITION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAKES THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE, WWW.GJP.ORG.