Nonprofit · EIN 04-3580231
JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT BOSTON BAR FND
Also known as DISCOVERING JUSTICE
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,225,059 | $1,428,358 | -$203,299 | $1,489,826 | $83,529 | $1,406,297 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $986,486 | $1,152,496 | -$166,010 | $1,748,619 | $116,354 | $1,632,265 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $891,704
- Program service revenue
- $257,968
- Investment income
- $152,708
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $121,422
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$77,321
- Other revenue
- -$77,321
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $722,290
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $859,052
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $158,123
- Travel
- $11,755
- Depreciation
- $14,449
- Program services (functional)
- $575,601
- Management and general (functional)
- $688,485
- Fundraising (functional)
- $164,272
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,748,619
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,489,826
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $83,529
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,406,297
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $66,994
- Publicly traded securities
- $959,745
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,370,797
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $35,500
- Gross receipts
- $1,636,089
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 625
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW WILSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $187,744 | $12,092 |
| LAURA BRENNER | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,853 | $14,133 |
| ANASTASIA GOGOL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $84,848 | $9,934 |
| ANTHONY JORDAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS LOBEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIM THOMAS | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH FRAZIER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIELJANE BASTIEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THADDEUS BEAL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY BLITZMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY EISEMANN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HENKEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LEVINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FABIANE NORONHA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ROBERTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN SPACK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY SY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH WALTERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANASTASIA GOGOL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $153,091 | $24,505 |
| MATTHEW WILSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $160,891 | $16,211 |
| LAURA BRENNER | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,916 | $16,485 |
| ANTHONY JORDAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS LOBEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIM THOMAS | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIELJANE BASTIEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THADDEUS BEAL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY BLITZMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY EISEMANN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH FRAZIER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HENKEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LEVINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FABIANE NORONHA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ROBERTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SPACK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY SY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH WALTERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 COURTHOUSE WAY STE 1400, BOSTON, MA 02210-3003
- In care of
- % US COURTHOUSE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RANA KANNAN, 1 COURTHOUSE WAY NO 1400, BOSTON, MA 02210
- Signed the 990
- RANA KANNAN, EXEUCTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (617) 748-4185
- Website
- WWW.DISCOVERINGJUSTICE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GERALD T REILLY & COMPANY
Mission
DISCOVERING JUSTICE BRINGS STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES TOGETHER TO EXAMINE THE WORKINGS OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, EXPLORE THE IDEALS OF JUSTICE, AND PREPARE THEM TO ENGAGE IN OUR DEMOCRACY. CIVIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT ARE FOUNDATIONAL TO BUILDING THE NATION'S CAPACITY TO PROTECT AND STEWARD OUR DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE SYSTEM. AMERICA'S YOUTH CAN PLAY A KEY ROLE, NOW AND IN THE FUTURE, BY ENGAGING IN OUR DEMOCRATIC PROCESS TO CONFRONT RACIAL INJUSTICE AND BUILD MORE EQUITABLE, HEALTHY, AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES. INVESTMENT IN CIVIC EDUCATION WILL HELP SAFEGUARD THE TORCH OF DEMOCRACY BY SETTING UP FUTURE GENERATIONS TO DO JUST THAT. FOR OVER TWO DECADES, DISCOVERING JUSTICE HAS PROVIDED CIVIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH. OUR MISSION IS ROOTED IN THE FOUNDING VISION OF BOSTON'S JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY U.S. COURTHOUSE, DESIGNED AS A VIBRANT CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY.
Program accomplishments
- CHILDREN DISCOVERING JUSTICE CURRICULUM FOR GRADES K-4 PROVIDES EDUCATORS WITH TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO TEACH YOUNG STUDENTS ABOUT FAIRNESS, COMMUNITY, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND OTHER BIG IDEAS CONNECTED TO JUSTICE. THROUGH THIS STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM, STUDENTS DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF JUSTICE BOTH IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND IN THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THEY LEARN THROUGH INQUIRY, CASE STUDY EXAMPLES, AND DISCOURSE THAT THE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE IS ONGOING, COMPLEX, AND INVOLVES MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES. THIS CURRICULUM IS OPEN SOURCED AND AVAILABLE ONLINE TO ALL INTERESTED TEACHERS AND SCHOOL SYSTEMS. TEACHERS IN MORE THAN 49 SCHOOL DISTRICTS USE THIS CURRICULUM INCLUDING THE BOSTON, CAMBRIDGE, AND SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS.Expenses $225,523
- THE MOCK TRIAL AND MOCK APPEAL PROGRAMS, OFFERED EACH SEMESTER (MOCK TRIAL IN THE FALL; MOCK APPEAL IN THE SPRING), IS A TEN-WEEK, AFTER-SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM WHICH INVITES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BECOME TRIAL LAWYERS IN THE FALL, AND APPELLATE LAWYERS IN THE SPRING. WITH THE SUPPORT OF LEGAL MENTORS, STUDENTS TACKLE AGE-APPROPRIATE LEGAL ISSUES, ENGAGE IN LEGAL ANALYSIS, TRY CASES IN REAL COURTROOMS BEFORE FEDERAL OR STATE JUDGES AND JURIES IN THE FALL, AND DELIVER ORAL ARGUMENTS IN THE SPRING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 775 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED ON 32 MOCK TRIAL TEAMS AND 27 MOCK APPEAL TEAMS. WE HOSTED 14 FINAL EVENTS IN THE FALL AND 12 FINAL EVENTS IN THE SPRING ACROSS THE STATE, INCLUDING: BOSTON, BROCKTON, BROOKLINE, CAMBRIDGE, FRAMINGHAM, LOWELL, MEDFORD, NEW BEDFORD, SPRINGFIELD, WALTHAM, WEST SPRINGFIELD, AND WORCESTER.Expenses $266,319
- OUR COURTHOUSE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT. WE OFFER DIFFERENTIATED TOURS FOR MULTIPLE AGE GROUPS AND COURTROOM-BASED ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12. IN FY2025 2,016 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 56 FIELD TRIPS. OF THESE PARTICIPANTS, 23% WERE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS (1ST5TH GRADE), 43% WERE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (6TH8TH GRADE), AND 34% WERE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (9TH12TH GRADE).Expenses $83,759
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-3580231
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I83)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,489,826
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,636,089
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,225,059 | $1,428,358 | $1,489,826 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $986,486 | $1,152,496 | $1,748,619 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,089,002 | $1,134,575 | $1,804,400 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,423,515 | $1,012,359 | $1,805,064 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 04-3580231).
Questions about JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT BOSTON BAR FND
- What is the EIN of JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT BOSTON BAR FND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT BOSTON BAR FND is 04-3580231.
- Is JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT BOSTON BAR FND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT BOSTON BAR FND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT BOSTON BAR FND 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 JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT BOSTON BAR FND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT BOSTON BAR FND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT BOSTON BAR FND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RANA KANNAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT BOSTON BAR FND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $187,744 (MATTHEW WILSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does JAMES D STCLAIR COURT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT BOSTON BAR FND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,225,059, expenses of $1,428,358 and total assets of $1,489,826 at year end.
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