Nonprofit · EIN 52-1412226
PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,137,520 | $4,539,501 | -$401,981 | $4,167,654 | $1,408,285 | $2,759,369 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,703,859 | $4,215,224 | -$511,365 | $4,499,235 | $1,415,892 | $3,083,343 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $4,303,341 | $4,031,510 | $271,831 | $4,821,954 | $1,387,457 | $3,434,497 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,259,398
- of which government grants
- $406,865
- Program service revenue
- $713,299
- Investment income
- $122,899
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $66,177
- Net income from fundraising events
- $8,195
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- $56,722
- Other revenue
- $41,924
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $192,954
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,618,169
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,531,831
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,627
- Accounting fees
- $33,747
- Occupancy
- $212,933
- Travel
- $42,182
- Depreciation
- $17,693
- Program services (functional)
- $3,917,710
- Management and general (functional)
- $285,892
- Fundraising (functional)
- $335,899
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,499,235
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,167,654
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,408,285
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,759,369
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $77,274
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,218,654
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,732,773
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,026,596
- Gross receipts
- $4,480,148
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA L GARDNER | LEGAL DIRECTOR & INTERIM ED AS OF 12/1/24 Officer | 40 | $164,259 | $16,200 |
| JENIECE JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 11/30/2024) Former | 40 | $164,402 | $6,750 |
| KATHLEEN GREGORY | DIR OF DEV. & INTERIM ED AS OF 12/1/24 Officer | 40 | $136,741 | $16,200 |
| JOHN POLLOCK | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,958 | $16,200 |
| BRENDA MIDKIFF | DIR OF FINANCE & ADMIN (THRU 12/31/24) Former | 40 | $129,642 | $8,100 |
| C MATTHEW HILL | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,400 | $16,200 |
| SIMEON NILES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA ROBINSON ESQ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KINNAMONT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COLETTE COLCLOUGH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA KLINGENMAIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MEEKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS PACHECO ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY DAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH COLE-CHU ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY C SIMMONS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAX MICKEY BLUMENTHAL ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RASHAD STATON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| XANDER PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES BRAGDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENIECE JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $172,889 | $15,600 |
| DEBRA L GARDNER | LEGAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,693 | $15,600 |
| BRENDA MIDKIFF | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND AD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,378 | $15,600 |
| JOHN POLLOCK | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,365 | $15,600 |
| KATHLEEN GREGORY | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,918 | $15,600 |
| C MATTHEW HILL | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,745 | $15,600 |
| ANDY DAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLETTE COLCLOUGH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MEEKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA ROBINSON ESQ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH COLE-CHU ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KINNAMONT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY C SIMMONS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA KLINGENMAIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX MICKEY BLUMENTHAL ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RASHAD STATON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMEON NILES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS PACHECO ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XANDER PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENIECE JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $161,758 | $15,000 |
| DEBRA L GARNDER | LEGAL DRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,152 | $15,000 |
| JOHN POLLOCK | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,997 | $15,000 |
| KATHLEEN GREGORY | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,795 | $15,000 |
| BRENDA MIDKIFF | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,398 | $15,000 |
| CHARLES HILL | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,581 | $15,000 |
| CAMILLE BLAKE FALL ESQUIRE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM NEMETH ESQUIRE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MEHGAN SIDHU ESQUIRE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KINNAMONT STEWART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA BANA ESQUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX BLUMENTHAL ESQUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLETTE COLCLOUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH COLE-CHU ESQUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY DAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AHMED S ELSAYED-AHMED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA KLINGENMAIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMEON NILES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS PACHECO ESQUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA ROBINSON ESQUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY C SIMMONS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RASHAD STATON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 201 N CHARLES ST STE 1200, BALTIMORE, MD 21201-4116
- In care of
- % PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KHALILAH HARRIS, 201 NORTH CHARLES STREET 1200, BALTIMORE, MD 21201
- Signed the 990
- KHALILAH HARRIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (410) 625-9409
- Website
- WWW.PUBLICJUSTICE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GROSS MENDELSOHN & ASSOCIATES PA
Mission
THE PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER (PJC) PURSUES SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO BUILD A JUST SOCIETY. (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE PJC USES LEGAL ADVOCACY TOOLS TO PURSUE SOCIAL JUSTICE, ECONOMIC AND RACE EQUITY, AND FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR BASIC NEEDS. THE PJC IS A NONPROFIT CIVIL RIGHTS LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES, ADVOCATES BEFORE LEGISLATURES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS. THE PJC CHOOSES PROJECTS AND CASES THAT WILL MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON SYSTEMS, LAWS, AND POLICIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE HUMAN RIGHT TO HOUSING PROJECT STANDS WITH TENANTS TO PROTECT AND EXPAND THEIR RIGHT TO SAFE, HABITABLE, AFFORDABLE, AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING AND THEIR RIGHT TO FAIR AND EQUAL TREATMENT BY MARYLAND'S LANDLORD-TENANT LAWS, COURTS, AND AGENCIES. WE DEFEND RENTERS FACING EVICTION, DEMAND REPAIR OF UNSAFE HOUSING CONDITIONS, AND REPRESENT RENTERS SEEKING SYSTEMIC RELIEF FROM PREDATORY LANDLORD PRACTICES. WE PARTNER WITH TENANTS, TENANT ORGANIZERS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS TO ADVOCATE FOR CHANGES TO THE LAW TO FURTHER HOUSING JUSTICE TO DEMAND THE DEVELOPMENT OF EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING.Expenses $1,533,940
- THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR A CIVIL RIGHT TO COUNSEL (NCCRC) WORKS TO ENSURE INDIVIDUALS HAVE A RIGHT TO EFFECTIVE COUNSEL WHEN FACING THE LOSS OF THEIR BASIC HUMAN NEEDS IN THE CIVIL LEGAL SYSTEM, SUCH AS HOUSING, CHILD CUSTODY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CIVIL INCARCERATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH. WE WORK NATIONALLY ACROSS THREE INTERCONNECTED STRATEGIC AREAS - TECHNICAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND RESEARCH-TO SECURE A CIVIL RIGHT TO COUNSEL, ADVANCE COLLECTIVE POWER, AND PARTNER WITH DIRECTLY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES ON SOLUTIONS.Expenses $768,459
- THE WORKPLACE JUSTICE PROJECT ADVANCES JUSTICE AND EQUITY FOR MARYLAND WORKERS BY DEFENDING AND EXPANDING WORKERS' RIGHTS BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE OF WORKER POWER. WE FOCUS ON LOW-WAGE, HIGH-VIOLATION INDUSTRIES WHERE BLACK AND IMMIGRANT WORKERS PREDOMINATE AND COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE THAT THOSE WE SERVE DETERMINE OUR PRIORITIES. WE PROVIDE KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS EDUCATION TO EMPOWER AND LEARN FROM WORKERS, REPRESENT WORKERS IN WAGE-THEFT AND OTHER LITIGATION, AND ADVOCATE TO CHANGE POLICIES THAT MAINTAIN RACIAL AND ECONOMIC INEQUITY.Expenses $688,616
- THE HEALTH AND BENEFITS EQUITY PROJECT ADVOCATES TO PROTECT AND EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND SAFETY NET SERVICES FOR MARYLANDERS STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET. WE SUPPORT POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE RACIAL AND ETHNIC INEQUITIES AND ENABLE EVERY MARYLANDER TO ATTAIN THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF HEALTH.THE EDUCATION STABILITY PROJECT SEEKS TO ADVANCE RACE EQUITY, IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND PREVENT STUDENT INVOLVEMENT WITH THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM IN MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY COMBATTING THE ILLEGAL AND EXCESSIVE USE OF SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, AND OTHER FORMS OF SCHOOL PUSHOUT THAT DISPROPORTIONATELY TARGET BLACK AND BROWN STUDENTS. WE ENVISION A SCHOOL SYSTEM IN WHICH DIRECTLY-IMPACTED STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ARE EMPOWERED TO BUILD SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS FOR ALL.THE APPELLATE ADVOCACY PROJECT ADVOCATES IN APPELLATE COURTS TO INFLUENCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND POVERTY LAW. WE REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHOSE CASES CAN REFORM THE LAW AND WRITE FRIEND-OF-THE-COURT BRIEFS (ALSO KNOWN AS AMICUS BRIEFS) IN APPEALS TO HELP JUDGES UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF THEIR DECISIONS ON PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.THE PRISONERS' RIGHTS PROJECT AIMS TO ELIMINATE PRETRIAL DETENTION TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE; TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ARRESTS AND DETENTIONS THAT DISRUPT AND DESTABILIZE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES; AND TO END PRETRIAL PRACTICES THAT HAVE A DISPARATE IMPACT ON PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.Expenses $926,695 · revenue $747,028
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
- 52-1412226
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I83Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,167,654
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,480,148
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,137,520 | $4,539,501 | $4,167,654 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,703,859 | $4,215,224 | $4,499,235 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,303,341 | $4,031,510 | $4,821,954 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,104,378 | $3,594,832 | $3,311,123 | 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 52-1412226).
Questions about PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC is 52-1412226.
- Is PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC 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 PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC 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 PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC 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 PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KHALILAH HARRIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $164,259 (DEBRA L GARDNER, LEGAL DIRECTOR & INTERIM ED AS OF 12/1/24).
- How much revenue does PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,137,520, expenses of $4,539,501 and total assets of $4,167,654 at year end.
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