Nonprofit · EIN 93-0900864
YOUTH RIGHTS & JUSTICE
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97232
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,203,612 | $5,693,857 | -$490,245 | $3,696,054 | $772,152 | $2,923,902 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,131,532 | $4,895,187 | $236,345 | $4,241,175 | $918,846 | $3,322,329 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,066,642
- of which government grants
- $4,657,101
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $78,415
- Net income from fundraising events
- $50,652
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- $78,415
- Other revenue
- $58,555
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $152,053
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,829,123
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,689,826
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $258,710
- Travel
- $44,466
- Depreciation
- $26,741
- Program services (functional)
- $5,167,530
- Management and general (functional)
- $296,270
- Fundraising (functional)
- $230,057
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,240,006
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,696,054
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $772,152
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,923,902
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $44,499
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,192,329
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,884,428
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $39,474
- Gross receipts
- $5,263,057
- Employees
- 52
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA KAY WILLIAMS | SUPERVISING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,039 | $4,658 |
| HEATHER BUSBY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $139,734 | $12,319 |
| JENNIFER A MCGOWAN | SUPERVISING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,892 | $4,451 |
| KATHRYN W UNDERHILL | STAFF ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,291 | $11,297 |
| CHRISTA OBOLD-ESHLEMAN | SUPERVISING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,924 | $11,354 |
| MATTHEW MURPHY | STAFF ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,492 | $2,765 |
| NAKIA BRADLEY-LAWSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WELCH | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA WALTON-MACAULAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RAAF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KASEY HEMPHILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE ANN HIGGENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MUENZEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN OSBORNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL PATTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID A RABBINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DR JACQUELINE ROEBUCK SAKHO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| HON MERRI SOUTHER WYATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JESSICA WARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHRIS WEATHERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER BUSBY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $130,005 | $10,346 |
| NAKIA BRADLEY-LAWSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL WILLARD | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA WALTON-MACAULAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JILIAN SAURAGE FELTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROHINI GHOSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE ANN HIGGENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LISSA KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN LEINWAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RAAF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RABBINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE ROEBUCK SAKHO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET STEVERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS WEATHERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1785 NE SANDY BLVD STE 300, PORTLAND, OR 97232-3542
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER BUSBY, 1785 NE SANDY BLVD, PORTLAND, OR 972323542
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER BUSBY, EXEC. DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (503) 232-2540
- Website
- WWW.YOUTHRIGHTSJUSTICE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HOFFMAN STEWART & SCHMIDT PC
Mission
YOUTH, RIGHTS & JUSTICE ADVANCES THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND FAMILIES THROUGH ADVOCACY IN THE COURTS, SCHOOLS, LEGISLATURE, AND COMMUNITY. FOUNDED IN 1985 AS PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM, YRJ PROVIDES HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES AND POLICY ADVOCACY IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY AND STATEWIDE. WE SERVE AS PUBLIC DEFENDERS, ADVOCATE FOR STUDENTS TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO REFORM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE, CHILD WELFARE AND EDUCATION SYSTEMS THROUGH PROGRAMS, POLICY ADVOCACY, CONSULTATION, TRAINING, AND IMPACT LITIGATION.
Program accomplishments
- DEFENSE - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES IN JUVENILE COURT TO JUVENILES AND PARENTS ON A COURT-APPOINTED BASIS.Expenses $4,013,213 · revenue $7,903
- ADVOCACY - THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICY REFORMS AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVELS TO BENEFIT CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, YOUTH IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES LIMITED PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES AND RECRUITS AND TRAINS OTHER ATTORNEYS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN OUTSIDE OF THE DEFENSE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.Expenses $353,225
- EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SCHOOLWORKS PROGRAM AIMED AT KEEPING CHILDREN IN SCHOOL AND ASSISTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.Expenses $801,092
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 | Not 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
- 93-0900864
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,696,054
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,263,057
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,203,612 | $5,693,857 | $3,696,054 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,131,532 | $4,895,187 | $4,241,175 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,619,113 | $4,262,767 | $3,990,653 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 93-0900864).
Questions about YOUTH RIGHTS & JUSTICE
- What is the EIN of YOUTH RIGHTS & JUSTICE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH RIGHTS & JUSTICE is 93-0900864.
- Is YOUTH RIGHTS & JUSTICE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to YOUTH RIGHTS & JUSTICE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUTH RIGHTS & 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 YOUTH RIGHTS & 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 YOUTH RIGHTS & 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 YOUTH RIGHTS & JUSTICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HEATHER BUSBY.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH RIGHTS & JUSTICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,039 (LISA KAY WILLIAMS, SUPERVISING ATTORNEY).
- How much revenue does YOUTH RIGHTS & JUSTICE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,203,612, expenses of $5,693,857 and total assets of $3,696,054 at year end.
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