2021-09-24T09:28:13-05:00 2020-12-31 BKD LLP 1155 Avenue of the Americas 1200 New York NY 10036 990 2020-01-01 133267496 Avenues For Justice Inc % DAVID MOSLEY AVEN 2123496381 100 Centre Street Suite 1541 New York NY 100134308 ANGEL RODRIGUEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2123496381 2021-11-15 true Angel Rodriguez 999009999 Aaron Shapiro P01333816 2128674000 3 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z ANGEL RODRIGUEZ 100 CENTRE STREET NEW YORK NY 100134308 4203616 false X WWW.AVENUESFORJUSTICE.ORG X 1974 NY TO DIVERT YOUTH FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGH ATI COURT ADVOCACY SERVICES AND WRAPAROUND PREVENTION PROGRAMS THAT ARE OFFERED BOTH ONLINE AND ONSITE. 20 19 14 60 0 1662387 2124738 0 0 40450 54187 -2855 -694 1699982 2178231 45497 120006 0 0 1028972 1122159 39413 22420 74665 590917 589294 1704799 1853879 -4817 324352 2403196 2672310 84163 78606 2319033 2593704 X AVENUES FOR JUSTICE OPERATES A PROGRESSIVE DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR NYC COURT-INVOLVED AND AT-RISK YOUTH, AGES 13 TO 24. THROUGH ADAPTED HYBRID ONLINE AND ONSITE PROGRAMMING, AND 24/7 MENTORSHIP WITH COMMUNITY-BASED COURT ADVOCATES, THE ORGANIZATION ALLEVIATES AN OVERLOADED COURT SYSTEM WITH RELIABLE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION. BY RECLAIMING THE LIVES OF YOUNG ADULTS, AFJ MAKES THE CITY SAFER FOR EVERYONE BY HALTING THE REVOLVING DOOR OF INCARCERATION AND REDUCING RECIDIVISM RATES FOR YOUNG ADULTS. false true 1107264 120006 COURT ADVOCACY: FOR MOST OF AFJ'S PARTICIPANTS, THEIR STARTING POINT WITH AFJ IS TO HAVE AFJ'S COURT ADVOCATES ASSESS THEIR NEEDS PRIOR TO TRIAL AND ADVOCATE TO A JUDGE THAT THEY SHOULD BE MANDATED TO AFJ'S SERVICES INSTEAD OF DETENTION OR PRISON. YOUTH ARE THEN ASSIGNED TO ONE OF AFJ'S CENTERS FOR SERVICES. COURT ADVOCATES ARE ON CALL 24/7 FOR MENTORING AND HANDLING CRISES AS THEY ARISE. IN 2020, DESPITE THE PANDEMIC QUARANTINE, WE SERVED THE LARGEST NUMBER OF ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION (ATI) COURT-INVOLVED PARTICIPANTS IN OUR HISTORY. IN 2020, AFJ SERVED 403 PARTICIPANTS (262 COURT-INVOLVED YOUTH, 52 AT-RISK YOUTH, AND 89 WALK-INS/SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE). 420223 AFJ MAINTAINS ACTIVITY CENTERS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN NEW YORK CITY WHERE MANY OF AFJ'S PARTICIPANTS LIVE. THE ROBERT SIEGAL CENTER AND HARLEM COMMUNITY CENTER SERVE AS COMMUNITY-BASED SAFE SPACES WHERE AFJ PROVIDES WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR AFJ'S YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. MOST OF AFJ'S COURT ADVOCATES ARE LIFE-LONG RESIDENTS OF THOSE VERY COMMUNITIES AND KNOW THEM WELL, INCLUDING HOW TO ENLIST THE COMMUNITY IN SUPPORTING AFJ'S PARTICIPANTS. IN TURN, THE COMMUNITIES KNOW AND TRUST AFJ WITH THEIR YOUNG PEOPLE. AT AFJ'S COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND NOW ONLINE, AFJ PROVIDES GROUP SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS FOR CREATIVE WRITING, COOKING, YOGA, ART THERAPY, STEAM CLASSES, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPS, LEGAL AND KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOPS AND OTHER FORMS OF HEALTHY EXPRESSION. AFJ ALSO OFFERS ASSISTANCE WITH JOB TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION, CONNECTS AFJ'S YOUNG ADULTS WITH WORK LIFE MENTORS, PROVIDES HELP WITH INTERNSHIPS, INTERVIEW TRAINING, AND DIFFERENT FORMS OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT. AFJ REFERS PARTICIPANTS TO SPECIALIZED PROVIDERS TO ADDRESS HEALTHCARE, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ISSUES WHEN NEEDED. AVENUES FOR JUSTICE ADDED MULTIPLE NEW, SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS IN 2020 DESPITE THE COVID CRISIS, INCLUDING OUR NEW HIRE UP PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON LIFE SKILLS FOR PERSONAL STABILITY AND CAREER TRAINING WITH CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS. 1527487 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false true true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 16 0 14 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 20 19 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X DAVID MOSLEY 3476843045 99-706 KEALALUINA DR AIEA HI 96701 ANGEL RODRIGUEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.0 0.0 X X 133980 0 18691 NELSON VALENTINE SENIOR COURT ADVOCATE 50.0 0.0 X 103335 0 29026 ELIZABETH FREDERICK CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 50.0 0.0 X 101430 0 29254 JOSH BAER CHAIR EMERITUS 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 ALANNA C RUTHERFORD CHAIR 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 JANE GREENBERG VICE-CHAIR 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD C TREPP CO-TREASURER 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 DAVID KLEIN CO-TREASURER 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 LAURA SWEENEY SECRETARY 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 DANIELLE O'BANNON BOARD MEMBER 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 ANTONIO SEDA BOARD MEMBER 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 MARC DE SWAAN ARNOS BOARD MEMBER 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 ELLEN ISRAEL BOARD MEMBER 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 DEAN H SCHAFFER BOARD MEMBER 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 CARRIE BLOXSON BOARD MEMBER 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 ANGELA KUNICKY BOARD MEMBER 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 CHARLES RADCLIFFE BOARD MEMBER 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 SUZY A REINGOLD BOARD MEMBER 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 ALLEN ROTHMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER HOPPER BOARD MEMBER 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 REBECCA LEWINSON BORAD MEMBER 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 SCOTT WILCOXEN BOARD MEMBER 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 338745 0 76971 3 false true false 0 105000 145321 227500 1646917 2124738 0 34706 34706 0 0 0 0 0 2021502 2002021 19481 19481 19481 22670 145321 23364 -694 -694 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2178231 53493 0 120006 120006 0 0 283355 265159 18196 0 616652 577053 39599 15596 14595 1001 145193 135869 9324 61363 57422 3941 0 0 16335 16335 0 22420 22420 3967 3967 87707 35063 12144 40500 1753 370 1383 213284 99184 107477 6623 0 0 116041 89841 26200 369 97 272 0 0 0 0 92721 83449 9272 42433 35704 1879 4850 EDUCATIONAL CLASSES 12571 12571 SUMMER ACTIVITIES PROGRAM 834 834 MISCELLANEOUS 1279 270 1009 1853879 1527487 251727 74665 226226 646114 250106 1002534 350511 234641 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26715 30734 1411077 1085287 408479 325790 1126309 417647 0 0 0 0 0 0 14850 14850 2403196 2672310 76297 70740 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7866 7866 84163 78606 X 2319033 2548704 0 45000 2319033 2593704 2403196 2672310 X 324352 -52364 2683 X false true X true false X 1573560 1520185 1587716 1662387 2124738 8468586 0 0 1573560 1520185 1587716 1662387 2124738 8468586 29532 8439054 27803 27922 36886 40027 34706 167344 0 0 8635930 0.97720 0.96840 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 20000 20000 765855 586105 179750 469518 367349 102169 155704 131833 23871 325790 0 DEFERRED RENT 7866 7866 X 2156247 -52364 30380 -21984 2178231 2178231 1884259 30380 30380 1853879 1853879 SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 Management has evaluated their income tax positions under the guidance included in ASC 740. Based on their review, management has not identified any material uncertain tax positions to be recorded or disclosed in the financial statements. X X X X X true SAMHITA R REDDY 2231 SE Harrison Street Portland OR 97214 FUNDRAISING false 235220 22420 212800 235220 22420 212800 BAER FAXT GOLF 163480 140810 22670 22669 0 163480 140810 22670 22669 22669 1 true CLOTHING 262 2677 BOOK CLOTHING MEALS & GROCERIES 314 4889 BOOK MEALS & GROCERIES PERSONAL CARE SUPPLIES 314 42809 BOOK PERSONAL CARE SUPPLI TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION 262 3259 BOOK TRAVEL & TRANSPORT LAPTOPS 23 22963 BOOK LAPTOPS RENT & UTILITIES 35 43409 BOOK RENT & UTILITIES SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 RECIPIENTS RECEIVE NO CASH. THESE GRANTS ARE PURCHASES MADE FOR THE RECIPIENTS FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, TRAVEL, UTILITY BILLS, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS. GRANTS IN THE FORM OF EQUIPMENT(LAPTOPS, PHONES, ETC.) ARE MONITORED DURING HOME VISITS AND BY USAGE FOR ZOOM MEETINGS AND PHONE CALLS WITH AFJ REPRESENTATIVES. X false false false false false false false true false ANGEL RODRIGUEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 132072 0 0 0 1908 0 5366 0 13325 0 152671 0 Part I, Line 7 The bonus to the Chief Operating Officer, Elizabeth Frederick, was for performance and was approved by the Executive Director. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B DIRECTLY AFTER THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND PRESENTED BY THE AUDITOR, IT IS REVIEWED BY THE BOOKKEEPER, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND THE BOARD'S FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL. ANY QUESTIONS ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE AUDITOR. AN ELECTRONIC COPY IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C AVENUES FOR JUSTICE REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY REQUIRING BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE THEIR PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. ANY CONFLICTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD AND THE INDIVIDUAL IS RECUSED FROM THE VOTING PROCESS RELATING TO THE CONFLICT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD CHAIR AND A MEMBER OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE, PERFORM INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS OF COMPARABLE SALARIES, PRESENT FINDINGS AND GIVES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THIS PROCESS WAS PERFORMED IN DECEMBER 2019 AND SUBSEQUENTLY IN DECEMBER 2020. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B OTHER OFFICER COMPENSATION WAS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN 2019 AND SUBSEQUENTLY IN 2020. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION WILL MAKE COPIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART XI, Line 13 Revision to Deferred Rent: $2,683 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 As a result of the pandemic, we closed our community centers on March 13, 2020 and moved all of our services to an online, virtual platform, including intake.