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Nonprofit · EIN 85-2866010

INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE

Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98402

Financials

$349K$357K2023$583K$328K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$582,535$327,508$255,027$274,704$9,194$265,510
December 31, 2023990$349,092$356,630-$7,538$22,826$12,343$10,483
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$562,014
of which government grants
$23,730
Program service revenue
$20,519
Investment income
$2
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$47,194
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$15,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$15,500
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$9,021
Accounting fees
$17,963
Occupancy
$1,159
Travel
$18,944
Program services (functional)
$278,870
Management and general (functional)
$44,493
Fundraising (functional)
$4,145

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$22,826
Total assets, end of year
$274,704
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,194
Net assets, end of year
$265,510
Net assets without donor restrictions
$73,623
Net assets with donor restrictions
$191,887
Gross receipts
$582,535
Employees
0
Volunteers
21
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
WA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carol MitchellDirector of Advocacy
Officer
60$15,500
Arthur WatkinsDirector
Officer
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carol MitchellDirector of Advocacy
Officer
60$17,750
Arthur WatkinsDirector
Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1120 PACIFIC AVE STE 208, TACOMA, WA 98402-4330
In care of
% CAROL MITCHELL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CAROL MITCHELL, PO BOX 791, SPANAWAY, WA 983870791
Signed the 990
Carol Mitchell, Director of Advocacy
Phone
(253) 325-3530
Return prepared by
Solid Chops Accounting LLC

Mission

The Institute for Black Justice purpose is to relentlessly pursue equity and justice for all with people of Black African descent as our first priority. The IBJs mission is three-fold: to be an advocate for fairness and equity; to be an accelerator of justice system transformation; and to be an accomplice to credible social justice influencers and the communities they serve.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • See Schedule O.
    Expenses $142,908 · grants $40,448 · revenue $20,519
  • Advocacy and Community Education Programs: In 2024 IBJ expanded its Advocacy and Community Education Programs to engage broader audiences influence public policy and strengthen community access to justice. The Black Robe Podcast produced over 25 new episodes offering intergenerational dialogue on legal and policy issues impacting communities of color. Through guest interviews and timely discussions the podcast served as a hub for civic education and public discourse. Additionally IBJ hosted a range of community events and learning forums through the IBJ Institute further deepening engagement with youth families and justice system stakeholders. A major milestone in 2024 was the launch of Unlocking Justice a new civil legal aid initiative designed to expand access for individuals and families historically harmed by racial discrimination in the criminal justice system. In collaboration with community organizations members of the Pierce County Minority Bar and nonprofit and private law firms the program supports legal relief related to drug possession convictions-specifically vacating eligible criminal convictions eliminating legal financial obligations and restoring civil rights. Phase I of the program focused on Pierce County residents with Phase II set to expand services statewide. Unlocking Justice is aligned with the Community Reinvestment Act CRA priorities and is building a statewide network of legal professionals committed to racial equity in civil legal aid.
    Expenses $135,962 · grants $6,746

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-2866010
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$274,704
Income (IRS master file)
$582,535

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$582,535$327,508$274,704XML
990December 2023$349,092$356,630$22,826XML
990December 2022$205,527$242,931$18,021IRS
990December 2021$157,646$132,043$55,425IRS

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 85-2866010).

Questions about INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE

What is the EIN of INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE is 85-2866010.
Is INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE 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 INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE 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 INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE 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 INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CAROL MITCHELL.
Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 2 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $15,500 (Carol Mitchell, Director of Advocacy).
How much revenue does INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $582,535, expenses of $327,508 and total assets of $274,704 at year end.

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