Nonprofit · EIN 02-0620456
THE GAULT CENTER
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20033
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,264,408 | $2,224,685 | $39,723 | $1,392,661 | $93,848 | $1,298,813 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,753,541 | $1,960,315 | -$206,774 | $1,504,740 | $245,650 | $1,259,090 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,643,720
- of which government grants
- $990,122
- Program service revenue
- $598,208
- Investment income
- $22,480
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $180,816
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,015,605
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,389,753
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $112,120
- Travel
- $149,115
- Depreciation
- $2,691
- Program services (functional)
- $2,156,161
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,533
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,991
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,504,740
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,392,661
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $93,848
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,298,813
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $817
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $499,014
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $799,799
- Gross receipts
- $2,264,408
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 33
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ANN SCALI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $152,403 | $20,794 |
| EBONY HOWARD | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,000 | $13,622 |
| SARAH JOHNSON | SENIOR YOUTH DEFENSE COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,000 | $12,660 |
| HYEJI KIM | SENIOR YOUTH DEFENSE COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,000 | $10,990 |
| AMY BORROR | SENIOR YOUTH POLICY STRATEGIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,062 | $11,510 |
| JIMMONIQUE RODGERS | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,500 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PINARD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.26 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTOINETTE KAVANAUGH | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.77 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN SCHMETTERER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| ANASTACIA JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY HERTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.43 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ANN SCALI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $147,163 | $17,552 |
| EBONY HOWARD | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,000 | $12,292 |
| HYEJI KIM | SENIOR YOUTH DEFENSE COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,000 | $9,941 |
| MARIELA ROMERO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTOINETTE KAVANAUGH | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.77 | $0 | $0 |
| HANK STEWART | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.29 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN SCHMETTERER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PINARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.26 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY HERTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.43 | $0 | $0 |
| ANASTACIA JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1800 M STREET NW FT1 BOX 33604, WASHINGTON, DC 20033-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARY ANN SCALI, 1800 M STREET NW FT1 BOX 33604, WASHINGTON, DC 20033
- Signed the 990
- MARY ANN SCALI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 796-6409
- Website
- WWW.DEFENDYOUTHRIGHTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COUNCILOR BUCHANAN & MITCHELL PC
Mission
TO PROMOTE JUSTICE FOR ALL CHILDREN BY ENSURING EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH DEFENSE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF TRAINING, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, POLICY DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAWYERS WHO REPRESENT THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH DEFENSE CLEARING HOUSE - THE GAULT CENTER PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL YOUTH DEFENDER SYSTEMS; OFFERS SPECIALIZED, HIGH-QUALITY, CUTTING-EDGE TRAINING TO YOUTH DEFENSE ATTORNEYS; DEVELOPS AND DISTRIBUTES MATERIALS AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE YOUTH DEFENSE PRACTICE; AND BUILDS AND MAINTAINS THE NATION'S FOREMOST ONLINE CLEARINGHOUSE OF INFORMATION ABOUT YOUTH DEFENSE AND CHILDREN'S CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.Expenses $1,340,611 · revenue $74,638
- YOUTH DEFENSE CONTRACTS - THE GAULT CENTER ENGAGES IN VARIOUS YOUTH DEFENSE CONTRACTS WITH STATES AND LOCALITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR YOUTH DEFENSE PRACTICE, PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT, IMPROVE YOUTH DEFENSE DATA COLLECTION, AS WELL AS PROVIDE SPECIALIZED TRAINING SUPPORT AND DEVELOP CURRICULUM TARGETED TO THE NEEDS OF EACH LOCALITY/STATE.Expenses $523,602 · revenue $523,570
- YOUTH DEFENSE DE-INCARCERATION - THE GAULT CENTER WORKS TO HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF REDUCING THE JUVENILE LEGAL SYSTEM'S RELIANCE ON INCARCERATION BY CALLING FOR SYSTEMIC REFORM THAT CENTERS ON ALTERNATIVE-TO-INCARCERATION PROGRAMS, ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH, AND EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES. THIS WORK INCLUDES PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL YOUTH DEFENDER SYSTEMS; HOSTING SPECIALIZED, HIGH-QUALITY, CUTTING-EDGE TRAINING TO YOUTH DEFENSE ATTORNEYS; AND COLLABORATING WITH ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE TO HIGHLIGHT AND ADVOCATE FOR SUCCESSFUL LAWS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY.Expenses $217,985
- YOUTH DEFENSE LEAD SYSTEM REFORMS - THE GAULT CENTER PARTICIPATES IN SEVERAL PROJECTS AIMED AT IMPROVING YOUTH COURT SYSTEMS. THE PROJECTS FOCUS ON: DECREASING FEES AND COSTS ASSESSED AGAINST YOUTH AND FAMILIES, IMPROVING YOUTH DEFENSE CONTRACT SYSTEMS IN STATE, IMPROVING THE ACCESS TO AND QUALITY OF YOUTH DEFENSE COUNSEL FOR YOUTH INVOLVED IN JUVENILE DELINQUENCY COURT, ELIMINATING RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISPARITIES IN YOUTH COURT, AND IMPROVING PROBATION PRACTICES.Expenses $73,963
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0620456
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,392,661
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,264,408
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,264,408 | $2,224,685 | $1,392,661 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,753,541 | $1,960,315 | $1,504,740 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,509,480 | $1,812,785 | $1,527,521 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 02-0620456).
Questions about THE GAULT CENTER
- What is the EIN of THE GAULT CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GAULT CENTER is 02-0620456.
- Is THE GAULT CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to THE GAULT CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE GAULT CENTER 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 THE GAULT CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE GAULT CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE GAULT CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARY ANN SCALI.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE GAULT CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $152,403 (MARY ANN SCALI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE GAULT CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,264,408, expenses of $2,224,685 and total assets of $1,392,661 at year end.
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