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Nonprofit · EIN 82-3512608

ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND

Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95811

Financials

$528K$180K2023$1.2M$540K2024$606K$577K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$605,619$576,879$28,740$1,424,261$268,014$1,156,247
December 31, 2024990$1,182,496$539,854$642,642$1,376,524$249,017$1,127,507
December 31, 2023990$528,166$179,973$348,193$737,573$252,708$484,865
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$428,571
of which government grants
$428,571
Program service revenue
$177,048
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$228,714
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$242,705
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$60
Accounting fees
$55,354
Occupancy
$5,580
Program services (functional)
$452,040
Management and general (functional)
$100,569
Fundraising (functional)
$24,270

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,376,524
Total assets, end of year
$1,424,261
Total liabilities, end of year
$268,014
Net assets, end of year
$1,156,247
Net assets without donor restrictions
$963,178
Net assets with donor restrictions
$193,069
Gross receipts
$605,619
Employees
1
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
CA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Scott BermanCEO
Officer
40$195,000$20,421
Ruth JaurePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Olivia RebanalSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Scott SporteTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Donna GambrellDirector (thru 8/15/25)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Abigail SuarezDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Scott BermanCEO
Officer
40$136,395$15,315
Ruth JaurePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Olivia RebanalSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Scott SporteTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Donna GambrellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Abigail SuarezDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Scott BermanPresident (thru 9/2023); CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
10$23,895$1,760
Donna GambrellVice President (thru 08/23); Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Ruth JaureTreasurer (thru 9/2023); President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jeff BergSecretary (thru 3/2023)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Abigail SuarezDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Olivia RebanalSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Scott SporteTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2014 CAPITOL AVE STE 100, SACRAMENTO, CA 95811-4244
In care of
% SCOTT BERMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
1601 ALHAMBRA BLVD STE 100, Sacramento CA 95816
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Scott Berman, Same as above, Sacramento, CA 95811
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Scott Berman, 1601 Alhambra Blvd Ste 100, Sacramento CA 95816
Signed the 990
Scott Berman, CEO
Phone
(916) 758-4020
Return prepared by
Tracy Paglia

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 82-3512608 or by the name ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

The Economic Justice Fund is a mission-driven Community Development Financial Institution that expands economic opportunity through fair and affordable financing and credit-building services for low-income borrowers. The Economic Justice Fund provides responsible loan products designed to advance financial capability and stability.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In 2025, the Economic Justice Fund originated 100 loans, with nearly 90% made to low-income borrowers or individuals living in low-income communities. EJF's lending programs provided a safe and affordable financing option for borrowers who lacked access to fair credit, with low fixed rates, no application fees, no origination fees, no servicing fees, and no prepayment fees. EJF's loans provided borrowers with access to affordable funding for emergency and urgent financial needs, while also supporting repayment of high-cost debt and the establishment of positive credit histories. EJF's principal lending initiatives included: Equitable Opportunity Loan: Provided a safe and affordable alternative to payday loans and other high-cost financing. Credit-Building Initiative: Supported borrowers in establishing positive credit histories through responsible loan repayment and credit-building services. Lifeline Pandemic Recovery Initiative: Provided financing to low-income borrowers facing financial hardship and limited access to affordable credit.
    Expenses $452,040 · revenue $177,048

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-3512608
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,424,261
Income (IRS master file)
$605,619

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$605,619$576,879$1,424,261XML
990December 2024$1,182,496$539,854$1,376,524XML
990December 2023$528,166$179,973$737,573XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Scott Berman
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 82-3512608).

Questions about ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND

What is the EIN of ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND is 82-3512608.
Is ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND 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 ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Scott Berman.
Who are the officers and directors of ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $195,000 (Scott Berman, CEO).
How much revenue does ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUND have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $605,619, expenses of $576,879 and total assets of $1,424,261 at year end.

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