2020-07-10T10:48:07-07:00 2019-08-31 330302407 Guzman & Gray Certified Public Accountants 4510 E Pacific Coast Highway Suite Long Beach CA 90804 990 2018-09-01 542178438 THE CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE INC CALI 5624358184 3605 LONG BEACH BLVD LONG BEACH CA 90807 REENA CARROLL Executive Director 2020-07-10 true MARK GRAY CPA P00048565 5624980997 2018 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z X REENA HAJAT CARROLL 2863497 false false X HTTP://WWW.CACEJ.ORG X 2005 CA THE CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE IS A HUMAN RELATIONS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING BIAS, BIGOTRY AND RACISM THROUGH EDUCATION, CONLICT RESOLUTION AND ADVOCACY. 24 24 25 200 0 1604920 2023112 677272 518511 27683 48428 0 2309875 2590051 0 0 1471262 1551479 0 150536 1008165 835810 2479427 2387289 -169552 202762 953554 1113102 445145 450323 508409 662779 THE CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE IS A HUMAN RELATIONS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING BIAS, BIGOTRY AND RACISM THROUGH EDUCATION, CONLICT RESOLUTION AND ADVOCACY. false false 1048821 333122 Conflict ResolutionRestorative Justice in Schools: CCEJ is working to end the school-to-prison pipeline and provide schools with an alternative to suspension and expulsion to address school discipline. Restorative Justice improves students accountability on campus, improves school climate and keeps students in school and out of prison. CCEJ trains thousands of teachers and students per year in Restorative practices. Restorative Practices in Communities (RPIC): CCEJ utilizes facilitated dialogue grounded in Restorative Justice principles as a conflict resolution model and alternative to traditional forms of criminal legal systems. After an incidence of harm or conflict, RPIC creates the space for those impacted to meet together and share their story, take responsibility for the harm their actions may have caused and create agreements that support what meaningful justice looks like to them. Programs include Restorative Youth Diversion and Restorative Community Circles. 960626 185389 Education Programs Building Bridges Youth Human Relations Camps: A 3-day overnight camp for diverse groups of high school students focused on exploring social justice issues. Students develop team-building, conflict resolution and effective communication skills to become leaders and advocates. Evaluation data show Building Bridges builds self-esteem and reduces prejudice. More than 14,000 students and teachers have attended Building Bridges since 1985.Conscious Classrooms: An in-school program for middle or high school youth focused on building the awareness, knowledge, and skills students need to promote respect, advocate for social justice, and strengthen the learning environment in classrooms and schools. This program utilizes a Common Core standards-aligned, critical thinking-focused curriculum that immerses students in a variety of social justice topics.Summer Youth Leadership Institute: This institute offers an intensive training for students becoming Youth Leader staff at Building Bridges Camp. Participating students must have previously attended Building Bridges Camp. This program focuses on developing facilitation skills, dialogue immersions, and deeper exploration of historical and contemporary forms of oppression and movements for justice. A 3-day retreat and 4-5 weekly sessions are required from June to August. Building Bridges Leadership Academy: This is a training program for adult volunteer facilitators for Building Bridges Youth programs. Facilitated by CCEJ staff and experienced volunteer facilitators, the program prepares new and returning volunteers to facilitate youth programs. Adult Training & Education: CCEJ delivers workshops and training to adults on diversity, equity and inclusion and Restorative Justice practices. Training participants come from a wide variety of sectors, including education, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, government agencies, and local businesses and corporations. Interfaith Programs: CCEJ hosts an Interfaith/Intercultural Breakfast attended by over 850 people, celebrating religious and cultural diversity and promoting inclusive communities. The 2019 Keynote Speaker was Christian Picciolini, who shared his story of his former life as a member of the white supremacist movement, and his perspective on how communities can take action to prevent hatred and intolerance. Sisterhood Rising: Sisterhood Rising Leadership Retreat(SRLR) is a week-long residential program engaging youth from fourteen communities throughout California, with the goal of supporting the leadership, wellness and enhance the capacity of young organizers to lead campaigns in their respective sites. 2009447 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 69 0 true 25 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 24 24 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5624358184 3605 LONG BEACH BLVD SUITE 100 LONG BEACH CA 90807 ROSECARRIE BROOKS CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 NANCY MULLIO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA ALPERT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR RASHIDA CRUTCHFIELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GILLIAN MEDINA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR VIRGINIA BAXTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RABBI HOWARD LAIBSON CHAIR ELECT 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 YAIR KATZ Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ART LEVINE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DANA BUCHANAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRADEN PHILLIPS DVLPMT CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DR MINNIE DOUGLAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WALTER LARKINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CRAIG T CROSS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY MANRIQUEZ-DOWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LIZ LINDH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARY ANN TAKEMOTO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MEGAN KERR MEMB COMM CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JIM PREUSCH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR MIKE WALTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID KINNEAR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HANK FELDMAN Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GENE LENTZNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIEKO FAILEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JESSICA NEEDHAM CO-INTERIM DIR. 40.00 0.00 X 85850 0 4580 DANIEL E SOLIS CO-INTERIM DIR. 40.00 0.00 X 88125 0 10325 KIMMY MANIQUIS EXEC. 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QUASI ENDOWMENTTHE QUASI-ENDOWED FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN JANUARY 2009 TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND TO PROVIDE IT FINANCIAL SECURITY. FUNDS FROM THIS ACCOUNT ARE TO BE APPROPRIATED ONLY IN CASE OF EMERGENCYPERMANENT ENDOWMENTTHE ENDOWMENT FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN SEPTEMBER 2005 TO BE USED FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERFAITH DIALOGUE PROGRAM. THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE FUND MAY BE APPROPRIATED FOR INTERFAITH PROGRAM EXPENDITURES. THE PRINCIPAL IS TO REMAIN ENDOWED AS A PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED FUND. X X X X X X X false FOOD & BVG DNR 234143 151074 83069 24629 44371 6120 7949 HUM. AWARD DNR 66238 19904 46334 24689 2527 10872 8246 300381 170978 129403 49318 46898 16992 16195 129403 X EVENT GOODS 35 40000 FAIR VALUE false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process CCEJ WILL HIRE A QUALIFIED ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE ITS EXEMPT ORGANIZATION FORM 990 TAX RETURN. A DRAFT COPY WILL BE GIVEN TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, WHICH WILL CONVENE TO REVIEW AND SIGN OFF ON THE RETURN BEFORE THE FINAL COPY IS ISSUED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts EVERY FISCAL YEAR CCEJ SENDS OUT A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM WHICH THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND RETURN. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management IN PRIOR YEARS, THE ORGANIZATON'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS PERFORMED A SALARY SURVEY OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARIES OF VARIOUS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SURROUNDING LONG BEACH AREA AS A BENCHMARK TO DETERMINE THE SALARY OF ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. GIVEN THE CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S LONGEVITY WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CLIMATE, THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT RECENTLY PERFORMED SUCH A SALARY SURVEY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL PRESENT A BUDGET TO THE BOD FOR APPROVAL. INCLUDED IN THAT BUDGET IS AN AMOUNT THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS ALLOCATED TOWARD SALARIES. ONCE THE BUDGET AND THE OVERALL SALARY AMOUNT IS APPROVED, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL THEN DETERMINE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S SALARY AMOUNT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available UPON REQUEST Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST = -$464