Nonprofit · EIN 84-3124650
SOUND JUSTICE INITIATIVE INC
Tax-exempt · RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $355,169 | $331,039 | $24,130 | $126,907 | $71,130 | $55,777 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $152,031 | $170,505 | -$18,474 | $11,779 | $0 | $11,779 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $83,268 | $53,632 | $29,636 | $30,253 | $0 | $30,253 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $309,240
- of which government grants
- $295,704
- Program service revenue
- $45,925
- Investment income
- $4
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $50
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,099
- Other salaries and wages
- $129,521
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $264,634
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,405
- Travel
- $4,004
- Program services (functional)
- $302,234
- Management and general (functional)
- $28,805
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,360
- Total assets, end of year
- $126,907
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $71,130
- Net assets, end of year
- $55,777
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $55,777
- Gross receipts
- $355,169
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR KERRY SPOONER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 40 | $86,599 |
| CINDY CLIFFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $2,500 |
| DARREN STAKEY ESQ | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY TERWILLIGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| REV KIMBERLY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALYSON BASS ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JENETTE ADAMS LMSW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR KERRY SPOONER | PRESIDENT | 2 | $39,826 |
| DARREN STAKEY ESQ | CHAIRPERSON | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY TERWILLIGER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| REV KIMBERLY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CINDY CLIFFORD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JENETTE ADAMS LMSW | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR KERRY SPOONER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $16,550 |
| KATHY TERWILLIGER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| DARREN STAKEY ESQ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ALYSON BASS ESQ | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| CINDY CLIFFORD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| REV KIMBERLY JOHNSON | COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1746, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901-0710
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO BOX 1746, RIVERHEAD NY 11901
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DR KERRY SPOONER, PO BOX 1746, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- KERRY SPOONER PHD, PO BOX 1746, RIVERHEAD NY 11901
- Signed the 990
- DR KERRY SPOONER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (631) 824-4414
- Website
- SOUND-JUSTICE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CERINI & ASSOCIATES LLP
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO DELIVER LIBERAL ARTS, COLLEGE-PREPARATORY EDUCATION TO INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS AND TO SUPPORT THEIR CONTINUED EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
Program accomplishments
- SOUND JUSTICE INITIATIVE, INC. PROVIDES LIBERAL ARTS, COLLEGE-PREPARATORY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS IN LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS INSTRUCTION, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUSTICE-IMPACTED PARTICIPANTS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS PARTICIPANTS' CONTINUED EDUCATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL NETWORKS.DURING 2025, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED DELIVERING CLASSROOM-BASED AND SUPPORT PROGRAMMING, INCURRING PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES RELATED PRIMARILY TO INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF, CONTRACTORS, AND PROGRAM DELIVERY COSTS.Expenses $302,234 · grants $50 · revenue $355,169
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3124650
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $126,907
- Income (IRS master file)
- $355,169
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $355,169 | $331,039 | $126,907 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $152,031 | $170,505 | $11,779 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $83,268 | $53,632 | $30,253 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: KERRY SPOONER PHD | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: KERRY SPOONER PHD | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 84-3124650).
Questions about SOUND JUSTICE INITIATIVE INC
- What is the EIN of SOUND JUSTICE INITIATIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUND JUSTICE INITIATIVE INC is 84-3124650.
- Is SOUND JUSTICE INITIATIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to SOUND JUSTICE INITIATIVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUND JUSTICE INITIATIVE 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 SOUND JUSTICE INITIATIVE INC 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 SOUND JUSTICE INITIATIVE INC 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 SOUND JUSTICE INITIATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DR KERRY SPOONER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUND JUSTICE INITIATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,599 (DR KERRY SPOONER, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does SOUND JUSTICE INITIATIVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $355,169, expenses of $331,039 and total assets of $126,907 at year end.
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