2024-05-14T13:50:45-07:00 2023-06-30 201403280 FULTON & KOZAK LLC 7187 JONESBORO RD STE 100A MORROW GA 30260 990 2022-07-01 581917659 GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT INC GEOR 4048270027 438 EDGEWOOD AVE SE ATLANTA GA 30312 DOUGLAS B AMMAR Executive Dir. 2024-05-13 true DOUGLAS B AMMAR 999009999 true SHEILA M KOZAK CPA P00687026 7709614200 3 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z 438 EDGEWOOD AVE SE ATLANTA GA 30312 5567005 false X WWW.GJP.ORG X 1986 GA GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT (GJP) STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY BY DEMONSTRATING A BETTER WAY TO REPRESENT AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO REENTRY. GJP PROMOTES INNOVATIVE CHANGE THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND COALITION BUILDING. 18 18 40 207 0 2616334 2989503 132305 95749 524 91544 26073 18463 2775236 3195259 0 0 2383361 3082600 0 379772 574066 924879 2957427 4007479 -182191 -812220 8977126 8229996 2510170 2593926 6466956 5636070 GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT (GJP) STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY BY DEMONSTRATING A BETTER WAY TO REPRESENT AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO REENTRY. GJP PROMOTES INNOVATIVE CHANGE THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND COALITION BUILDING. false false 3178264 95749 Representation of individuals with current justice involvement:At no cost to clients, GJP provides low-income people accused of a crime in the metro Atlanta area with a combination of legal representation and comprehensive social services, often lasting long after a case is resolved. In addition to representing individuals with pending charges, GJP staff attorneys also assist with early probation termination (Georgia has the longest probation sentences in the country), launched a Warrant Resolution Clinic in 2023, assist with driver's license suspensions related to missing court, and provide legal services for returning citizens at Metro Reentry Facility (MRF), the only prison located in Atlanta. During 2023, GJP's defense team assisted 384 people through representation or consultation. Our goal is to replace repeated arrest and incarceration with wraparound social service support including connections to housing, mental health services, employment, and addiction programs helping individuals and creating safer communities. These services have been rated by the National Institute of Justice, Crime Solutions, as effective in reducing recidivism.Representation of individuals with prior justice involvement:GJP is the only nonprofit working statewide to remove obstacles to employment, housing, and education through criminal record clearing (expungement), assisting 603 individuals through our in-house intake process in 2023. GJP reviews the criminal history of all applicants and assists with all legal remedies for record clearing, which include restriction and sealing, retroactive first offender, pardons, and corrections. We also lead Record Clearing Summits and partnerships state-wide to seal eligible charges from an individuals criminal history and established and operate the first weekly Second Chance Desk in the south located in Cobb County, as well as monthly desks in Athens-Clarke and the Augusta judicial circuit, both established in the fall of 2023. GJP also assists individuals who were denied an occupational license due to their criminal record. 2023 marked the second year of our partnership with Cobb County running the Second Chance Help Desk. The Desk provided weekly consultations and legal assistance for 315 individuals, some of whom had multiple records eligible for clearing. In 2023 GJP also partnered with, and provided technical assistance to, local grassroots and government stakeholders on 10 Expungement Summits/Events/Service Partnerships covering 8 different counties across the state. Counties included Fulton, Macon-Bibb, Athens-Clarke, Douglas, Coweta, Carroll, Houston, and McDuffie. 873 people were assisted through these events with a variety of legal services. Primary partners for events and Desks are local District Attorneys, Solicitors, and judges. Our expungement, record clearing work removes obstacles to employment, housing, and education and increases the wealth building potential of our clients. National studies confirm that wages increase by an average of 22% within one year of expungement and the benefits of expungement outweigh costs by $5,760 per individual.Education/Public Policy:GJP is viewed as a state expert on criminal defense and criminal records and invests significant resources in education and outreach on justice policy reforms and advocates for laws that create positive systemic changes for thousands of Georgians. Since beginning this systemic work, we have successfully advocated for 23 changes in Georgia law, with widespread bipartisan support, that reduce barriers to reentry. Over the last three years, we have focused on ensuring impacted individuals could benefit from the three recent GJP-championed laws - SB 288 expanded access to expungement, SB 105 enabled rehabilitated individuals to terminate their probation early, and SB 10 decreased automatic driver's suspensions for minor offenses, like missing court. GJP also spent time educating and working with employers, so they are aware of new protections in the law for, and the benefits of, Second Chance Hiring. In total, GJP staff presented to 6000 individuals at 127 events through in person and virtual events as a panelist or speaker, including 14 trainings conducted by GJP on a variety of topics. 3178264 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 20 0 false 40 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 18 18 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false GA X X GENNY DRASH 4048270027 438 EDGEWOOD AVE ATLANTA GA 30312 DOUGLAS B AMMAR Executive Dir. 50.00 0.00 X 162283 0 37415 BRENDA J SMEETON LEGAL DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 123600 0 3733 ERMIS ZAYAS DEV DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 99475 0 14554 DERIN B DICKERSON BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 R GARY SPENCER BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN H RAINS IV BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLIE BINGHAM BOARD MEMBER 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MEG TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 R DANIEL BEALE BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT CASEY BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELE YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN KAY BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 VON A DUBOSE BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDER RUDER BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN D COUNCILL BOARD MEMBER 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TYWANDA HARRIS LORD BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANNE BLITCH BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOEL NEUMAN BOARD MEMBER 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LAWRENCE SLOVENSKY VICE-CHAIR 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ASUMA SURANI Treasurer 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JAKATHRYN ROSS VP/CHAIR 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL CANARAS Secretary 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT PRESTON BROWN IMME PAST CHAIR 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 385358 55702 2 false true false NONE 0 99608 2889895 10457 2989503 ACCESS 2 JUSTICE VC 12045 12045 FEES FOR SERVICE 83704 83704 95749 77469 77469 0 0 23924 23924 23924 23924 2326377 2312302 14075 14075 14075 53983 99608 59444 -5461 -5461 0 0 0 3195259 95749 110007 0 0 0 0 447001 363840 43239 39922 0 2113928 1732093 191186 190649 0 325938 249232 50201 26505 195733 162980 15783 16970 0 0 40029 40029 0 0 0 169666 107193 59694 2779 0 57199 33396 4329 19474 0 0 0 49078 43050 4017 2011 0 0 137252 121096 5699 10457 0 121503 112909 2456 6138 25408 12993 7563 4852 TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT 115385 92102 11029 12254 MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT 32259 22997 6564 2698 COMMUNICATIONS 32052 9248 317 22487 TELEPHONE & INTERNET 30225 22491 3329 4405 114823 92644 4008 18171 4007479 3178264 449443 379772 105164 255297 3655584 2670769 1155600 1109017 79378 0 0 0 0 3398 16393 4891910 889736 4056380 4002174 96568 0 0 0 1000 400 8977126 8229996 18105 50862 2345126 2345126 146939 197938 2510170 2593926 X 4658394 3988938 1808562 1647132 6466956 5636070 8977126 8229996 -812220 -18666 X false true X true false X 1511488 992192 2534868 2616915 2989503 10644966 0 0 1511488 992192 2534868 2616915 2989503 10644966 1650009 8994957 21218 15275 15651 26574 101393 180111 0 1520 53 797 23 2393 10827470 648077 0.83080 0.91180 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 89026 89026 3918453 4007479 350374 87594 false 238943 274052 287949 350374 1151318 1726977 130578 128110 117467 89026 465181 59736 68513 71987 87594 287830 431745 Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT, INC. SEEKS TO PROVIDE, WITHOUT CHARGE, LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN CRIMINAL CASES TO THE HOMELESS AND URBAN POOR OF METROPOLITAN ATLANTA. IN 2011, THE REPORTED EXPENDITURES OF $86,742 INVOLVED PROVIDING INFORMATION FORUMS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND PLANNING UPCOMING LOBBYING EFFORTS. Part IV - Additional Information 598500 598500 3689297 549731 3139566 272155 83795 188360 190445 118094 72351 141513 138116 3397 4002174 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 197938 197938 X 3766201 -18666 576558 13050 570942 3195259 3195259 4597087 576558 13050 589608 4007479 4007479 Part X : FIN48 Footnote GJP qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and, accordingly, is only subject to federal or state income taxes on specific types of income from activities that are unrelated to its exempt purpose. GJP had no income from unrelated activities and has no income taxes due as of June 30, 2023 and 2022.GJPs management believes there are no material unrecognized income tax benefits, including any potential risk of loss of its not-for-profit tax status. GJP is no longer subject to examination by federal, state or local tax authorities for periods before 2020. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES $13050 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES $13050 false GRASS ROOTS JUSTICE AWARDS 143291 96898 46393 1675 30729 11273 2716 BACK TO SCHOOL 7746 2710 5036 506 4530 151037 99608 51429 1675 30729 11779 7246 51429 true X X X false false false false false false false false false DOUGLAS B AMMAR Executive Dir. 146283 16000 4652 32763 199698 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTANT PROVIDES A DRAFT OF FORM 990 TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. THE BOARD DISTRUBUTES THIS DRAFT TO ALL MEMBERS ELECTRONICALLY. MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ASK QUESTIONS OR RESPOND TO ANY INFORMATION INCLUDED. ONCE THE BOARD CHAIR IS SATISFIED THAT ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED/RESOLVED, THE DOCUMENT IS FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c In addition to annual disclosures, possible conflicts of interest are discussed when an issue arises. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b THE BOARD AND HR DEPARTMENT OBTAIN COMPENSATION INFORMATION FROM SIMILAR NON-PROFITS IN OUR AREA ANNUALLY. THIS INFORMATION IS REVIEWED BY BOTH THE BOARD AND HR DEPARTMENT. ALL COMPENSATION FOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR INPUT AND APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTANT PROVIDES A COPY OF FORM 990 SPECIFICALLY FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THIS COPY, IN ADDITION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAKES THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE, WWW.GJP.ORG.