2018-02-06T14:30:16-06:00 2017-06-30 132781641 Mitchell & Titus LLP One Battery Park Plaza New York NY 10004 990 2016-07-01 131655255 NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUC FUND INC NAAC 2129652200 40 Rector Street No 5th Fl New York NY 10006 SHERRILYN A IFILL President & Director-Counsel 2129652200 2018-02-06 1 FREDERICK E DAVIS JR P00446023 2127094500 206.71.232.66 2018-02-06 15:28:57 ES P 50BCFF687621958AF154056732AE3E4D7F59A53B 50BCFF687621958AF154056732AE3E4D7F59A53B 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Sherrilyn A Ifill 40 Rector Street No 5th Fl New York NY 10006 46068944 0 X www.naacpldf.org X 1939 NY NAACP LDF's primary purpose is to support litigation in the areas of poverty and justice, education, voting rights, fair employment, capital punishment, administration of criminal justice, and to increase educational opportunities through scholarships. 24 23 81 68 0 0 11450575 30956176 693232 543766 428488 2695873 -466077 -246402 12106218 33949413 1596600 1262124 0 0 7676871 8284223 403964 459501 2633513 5547827 6999789 15225262 17005637 -3119044 16943776 52266314 69880450 9583268 9040551 42683046 60839899 X The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund is America's legal counsel on issues of race. Through advocacy and litigation, LDF focuses on issues of education, voter protection, economic justice and criminal justice. We encourage students to embark on careers in the public interest through scholarship and internship programs. LDF pursues racial justice to move our nation toward a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans. 0 0 9267051 992124 543766 Legal Program provides legal assistance in connection with civil and human rights covering voting, fair employment, education, housing, health, environmental problems and capital punishment. 3097221 0 0 Thurgood Marshall Institute allows the NAACP LDF to holistically address civil rights matters through an engaged collaboration with social scientists, demographers, political scientists, labor economists and other scholars; increase LDF's communication capacity, allowing the organization to shape and frame the debate on race and civil rights. Key to the work of the Institute is strategic communications using poll and focus-group tested messages, dynamic social media and collaborative communications with civil rights partners. This will increase LDF's voice and influence, and allow us to create new narratives and collaborative initiatives that can bring a sense of dynamism and possibility to civil rights advocacy. 390473 270000 0 The Herbert Lehman Program offers grants, generally of $2,000 annually to undergraduates and of $3,000 and $10,000 annually to law students. Preference is given to US citizens who are entering the first year of full-time study. 12754745 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 30 0 1 81 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 24 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AZ AR CA CO CT DC FL GA IL KS KY IN ME MD MA MI MN MS MO ND NE NH NJ NM NY NC NV OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI HI TX X X KEVIN C THOMSON 2129652214 40 RECTOR STREET FL 5 NEW YORK NY 10006 Sherrilyn A Ifill President & Director-Couns 59.00 1.00 X X 339682 0 51200 Gerald S Adolph Chairman of the Board 8.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 David W Mills Chairman of the Board 8.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Steven B Pfeiffer Secretary of the Board 4.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 James Castillo Treasurer of the Board 4.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 William J Bynum Board Member 2.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Judith I Byrd Board Member 2.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Clifford P Case III Board Member 2.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Robyn Coles Board Member 2.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Damien Dwin Board Member 2.00 0.50 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Part X, Line 2: NAACP LDF qualifies as a charitable organization as defined by IRC Section 501(c)(3) and, accordingly, are exempt from federal income tax under IRC Section 501(a). Additionally, since it is publicly supported, contributions qualify for the maximum charitable contribution deduction under the IRC. NAACP LDF is also exempt from state and local income taxes. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by this entity and has concluded that as of June 30, 2017, there were no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken. Accordingly, no interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions have been accrued in the accompanying combined financial statements. NAACP LDF is subject to audit by taxing jurisdictions; however, no audits for any tax periods are currently in progress. Management believes that the entity is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years ended on or prior to June 30, 2014 under federal and New York tax jurisdictions. 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ACLU Northern California 39 Drumm Street San Francisco CA 94111 940279770 501(c)(4) 81250 To provide data analyses, litigation, policy advocacy, direct representation, and/or technical assistance to promote school discipline reform and race and gender responsive education policies. Advocates for Children of New York 151 West 30th Street 5th Floor New York NY 10001 112247307 501(c)(3) 75000 To provide data analyses, litigation, policy advocacy, direct representation, and/or technical assistance to promote school discipline reform race and gender responsive education policies. Charles Hamilton Houston Institute 1557 Massachusetts Avenue Lewis Hall 203 Cambridge MA 02138 042103580 501(c)(3) 25000 To provide data analyses, litigation, policy advocacy, direct representation, and/or technical assistance to promote school discipline reform and race and gender responsive education policies. Education Law Center 1315 Walnut Street Suite 400 PhiladelphiA PA 19107 232581102 501(c)(3) 75000 To provide data analyses, litigation, policy advocacy, direct representation, and/or technical assistance to promote school discipline reform and race and gender responsive education policies. Just Children Legal Aid Justice Center 1000 Preston Avenue Suite A Charlottesville VA 22903 540884513 501(c)(3) 75000 To provide data analyses, litigation, policy advocacy, direct representation, and/or technical assistance to promote school discipline reform and race zn gender responsive education policies. Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana 1820 St Charles Avenue Suite 205 New Orleans LA 70130 205961971 501(c)(3) 90000 To provide data analyses, litigation, policy advocacy, direct representation, and/or technical assistance to promote school discipline reform and race and gender responsive education policies. Advocates for Children's Services - Legal Aid of NC P O Box 2101 Durham NC 27702 311784161 501(c)(3) 100000 To provide data analyses, litigation, policy advocacy, direct representation, and/or technical assistance to promote school discipline reform and race and gender responsive education policies. National Center for Youth Law 405 14th Street 15th Floor Oakland CA 94612 942506933 501(c)(3) 40000 To provide data analyses, litigation, policy advocacy, direct representation, and/or technical assistance to promote school discipline reform and race and gender responsive education policies. New York Civil Liberties Union 125 Broad Street New York NY 10004 900808294 501(c)(3) 75000 To provide data analyses, litigation, policy advocacy, direct representation, and/or technical assistance to promote school discipline reform and race and gender responsive education policies. Texas Appleseed 1609 Shoal Creek Boulevard Suite 201 Austin TX 78701 742804268 501(c)(3) 90000 To provide data analyses, litigation, policy advocacy, direct representation, and/or technical assistance to promote school discipline reform and race and gender responsive education policies. The Regents of The University of California 1100 Kinross Avenue Suite 211 Los Angeles CA 90095 956006143 501(c)(3) 40000 To provide data analyses, litigation, policy advocacy, direct representation, and/or technical assistance to promote school discipline reform and race and gender responsive education policies. Kentucky Youth Advocates 11001 Bluegrass Parkway Suite 100 Jeffersontown KY 40299 610929390 501(c)(3) 40000 To provide data analyses, litigation, policy advocacy, direct representation, and/or technical assistance to promote school discipline reform and race and gender responsive education policies. Public Counsel Law Center 610 South Ardmore Avenue Los Angeles CA 90005 237105149 501(c)(3) 75000 To provide data analyses, litigation, policy advocacy, direct representation, and/or technical assistance to promote school discipline reform and race and gender responsive education policies. 12 2 Scholarship Grants 98 270000 Part I, Line 2: The Herbert Lehman Scholarship program obtains documentation from every student receiving scholarship aid which indicates that he/she remains in good standing with the university or college he/she is attending. X 1 1 X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sherrilyn A Ifill President & Director-Couns 304682 0 0 0 35000 0 0 0 51200 0 390882 0 0 0 Kevin C Thomson Chief Financial Officer 172242 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5719 0 177961 0 0 0 Janai Nelson Associate Director-Counsel 218861 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8898 0 227759 0 0 0 Christina Swarns Director of Litigation 165461 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39444 0 204905 0 0 0 Verlette RM Cutting Chief Development Officer 161479 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38956 0 200435 0 0 0 Monique Dixon Deputy Policy Director & S 135142 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17940 0 153082 0 0 0 Monica Madrazo Director, HR & Administrat 134513 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34534 0 169047 0 0 0 Jin Hee Lee Deputy Director of Litigat 130554 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41448 0 172002 0 0 0 Part I, Line 1a The President and Director-Counsel, Sherrilyn A. Ifill receives a housing allowance approved by the Compensation Board. This amount is included in her taxable income. Kevin Calixto Thomson Son of Officer 2000 Scholarship Grants offered to undergraduate students entering their first y Andrew Anthony Thomson Son of Officer 2000 Scholarship Grants offered to undergraduate students entering their first y Schedule L, Part III, e Scholarship grants offered to undergraduate students entering their first year of full-time study. X 51 233699 MV at close of business X Food/Meals 1 17809 Market Value 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A draft of form 990 is prepared by the Finance Department and reviewed by the CFO. Copies are then sent to Mitchell & Titus LLP for their review and comments. Once this is done, the Board of Directors receives a copy of the 990. The final draft is then filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Conflict of Interest Policy provides that the Board members and Officers complete a questionnaire and forward the completed document to the Office of the President & Director-Counsel (CEO). The President reviews the completed questionnaires for completeness, responsiveness and potential conflicts of interest. The President seeks the advice and counsel of the General Counsel with respect to further steps necessary to apprise the Board of potential conflicts of interest relating to any disclosed potential conflicts of interest appearing on the questionnaires. In the event of recognized conflicts of interest, the President contacts the involved board member to assure his or her compliance with recusal requirements prior to any action affected by such conflict of interest. The LDF By-laws reserve authority for the Board to review the questionnaires annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a LDF By-laws permit payment of reasonable compensation for services rendered by officers and employees of the corporation. Pursuant to this authority, the Board created a Compensation Committee with the express purpose to review, on behalf of the Board, the compensation of the President & Director-Counsel (CEO). The Compensation Committee retained independent experts to prepare a formal study and recommendation of the reasonableness of the President's compensation. The report was received by the Committee and a determination was made that the study supported the reasonableness of the President's compensation. The Compensation Committee reported the results of the study and its determination to the Board in an executive session held in late 2012, with a quorum present. After discussion and consensus reached, the Board concurred with the recommendation and took informal action to express its favorable opinion of the compensation, without a vote. A copy of the independent study was mailed to all board members. Since the study has been completed the President and Director-Counsel has not received an increase. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. makes the 990 available on its website under the "About Us" tab. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 LDF does not make its governance documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements readily available upon request, but will also do so based upon a discretionary determination by its CFO and/or General Counsel of the requesting individual's or entity's "need to know" such information. For example, upon request, financial statements are routinely made available to vendors, potential funders and entities with which LDF will have common business and/or public interest relationships requiring demonstration of the organization's sound fiscal status. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Charges for Pension Benefit other than net periodic pension cost 1455194. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The process has not changed from prior years. 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