Nonprofit · EIN 88-2772471
JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $158,692 | $1,047,270 | -$888,578 | $1,545,471 | $228,808 | $1,316,663 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $89,552 | $1,219,258 | -$1,129,706 | $2,615,641 | $410,400 | $2,205,241 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,885,508 | $3,190,058 | $2,695,450 | $3,998,332 | $663,385 | $3,334,947 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $108,222
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $50,470
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $236,393
- Other salaries and wages
- $107,203
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $450,867
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,935
- Accounting fees
- $53,579
- Occupancy
- $86,672
- Travel
- $16,892
- Program services (functional)
- $830,437
- Management and general (functional)
- $216,833
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,615,641
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,545,471
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $228,808
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,316,663
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,316,663
- Gross receipts
- $158,692
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Krisai | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 28 | $168,481 | $75,695 | $15,824 |
| Syrita Simpkins | Event Manager Highest-paid employee | 28 | $84,116 | $37,791 | $4,974 |
| John Wilcox | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $60,000 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanette Bottler | Executive Director (through 08/09/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $119,637 | $119,637 | $8,368 |
| Lauren Krisai | Executive Director (after 08/09/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $103,661 | $103,661 | $13,678 |
| John Hendrickson | Director of Fed Affairs Highest-paid employee | 20 | $73,918 | $73,918 | $5,808 |
| Diana Rademacher | Communications Dir. Highest-paid employee | 20 | $57,546 | $57,546 | $7,448 |
| Syrita Simpkins | Event Manager Highest-paid employee | 20 | $58,084 | $58,084 | $4,746 |
| Noah Bein | State Policy Manager Highest-paid employee | 20 | $50,818 | $50,818 | $3,746 |
| John Wilcox | Treasurer/ Director of Administration Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $51,154 | $51,154 | $3,016 |
| Inimai Chettiar | Secretary (through 04/18/24)/ Deputy Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $41,247 | $41,247 | $2,668 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanette Bottler | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $189,050 | $189,050 | $13,156 |
| Inimai Chettiar | Secretary/Legislative Policy Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $179,390 | $179,390 | $12,110 |
| John Wilcox | Treasurer/Director of Administration Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $162,368 | $162,368 | $11,176 |
| Lauren Krisai | Director Highest-paid employee | 20 | $108,919 | $108,919 | $10,590 |
| Noah Bein | State Policy Manager Highest-paid employee | 20 | $88,691 | $88,691 | $6,060 |
| John Hendrickson | Director of Fed Affairs Highest-paid employee | 20 | $74,560 | $74,560 | $1,504 |
| Syrita Simpkins | Event Manager Highest-paid employee | 20 | $67,480 | $67,480 | $4,652 |
| Diana Rademacher | Communications Director Highest-paid employee | 20 | $64,456 | $64,456 | $5,256 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 444 N CAPITOL ST NW STE 200, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-1585
- In care of
- % JOHN WILCOX
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Lauren Krisai, 444 North Capitol Street NW 200, Washington, DC 20001
- Signed the 990
- Lauren Krisai, Executive Director
- Phone
- (202) 624-7764
- Website
- https://www.janfound.org/
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
The mission of the Corporation is to maximize the effective and fair use of limited public resources in the criminal justice system.
Program accomplishments
- Education: Justice Action Network Foundation (JANF), the nation's largest bipartisan coalition addressing criminal justice reform, leveraged its partners to launch educational campaigns geared towards the general public, advocates, law enforcement, and policy leaders. See Schedule O.JANF worked across the political spectrum to pursue a comprehensive set of federal, state and local criminal justice reforms to reduce prison populations and associated costs; end the systemic problems of overcriminalization and overincarceration particularly in low-income communities and communities of color; ensure swift and fair outcomes for both the accused and the victim; and make communities safer by reducing recidivism and breaking down barriers faced by those returning home after detention or incarceration.JANF partnered with other nonprofit organizations to host a series of virtual events to build public awareness for the need for criminal justice reform. The events, which included webinars and virtual community events, worked to reach diverse audiences and share information on key criminal justice issuesJANF also disseminated criminal justice information through media interviews, informational meetings with high-level media figures and influences, and employing rapid response tactics for relevant criminal justice events. Through social media platforms, the organization highlighted partner organizations working on criminal justice issues and directed followers to relevant breaking news.Expenses $456,740
- Coalition Building/Outreach: Justice Action Network Foundation (JANF) continued engagement with core partners to form a bipartisan coalition of organizations that represent diverse memberships. JANF worked with its partners and other key criminal justice advocates to develop common principals and goals on justice issues, promoting a dialogue with their respective members about criminal justice issues.Expenses $373,697
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2772471
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,545,471
- Income (IRS master file)
- $158,692
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $158,692 | $1,047,270 | $1,545,471 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $89,552 | $1,219,258 | $2,615,641 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,885,508 | $3,190,058 | $3,998,332 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $700,000 | $60,503 | $813,141 | 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 88-2772471).
Questions about JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION is 88-2772471.
- Is JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION 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 JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION 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 JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION 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 JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Lauren Krisai.
- Who are the officers and directors of JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $168,481 (Lauren Krisai, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $158,692, expenses of $1,047,270 and total assets of $1,545,471 at year end.
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