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GJP PROMOTES INNOVATIVE CHANGE THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND COALITION BUILDING. 22 22 48 202 0 2989503 3374561 95749 723130 91544 173710 18463 3746 3195259 4275147 0 0 3082600 3188143 0 425932 924879 1086257 4007479 4274400 -812220 747 8229996 8245111 2593926 2635413 5636070 5609698 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 3310300 723130 Criminal Defense & Probation Assistance with Social Service Support At no cost to clients, GJP provides low-income people accused of a crime a combination of legal representation and comprehensive social services, often lasting long after a case is resolved. GJP assists clients who are committed to participating in our social services with access to counseling, referrals for mental health and substance abuse treatment, help accessing social benefits, budgeting, and employment preparation. GJP staff attorneys also provide legal consultation and representation for early probation termination for rehabilitated individuals as well as legal services for returning citizens at Metro Reentry Facility (MRF), the only prison located in Atlanta. Annually, we provide holistic legal services for 100-125 clients and serve over 200 returning citizens at MRF. Criminal Records and Reentry Services GJP is the only Georgia-based nonprofit that is focused on providing criminal records consultation and representation to remove obstacles to employment, housing, and education. We lead Record Clearing Summits and partnerships state wide to clear eligible charges from an individual's criminal history and established and operate three Second Chance Help Desks in Cobb, Athens-Clarke and Richmond Counties. GJP also assists individuals who were denied an occupational license due to their criminal record. All combined, each year we assist over 2,200 individuals with their criminal history. Advocacy/Public Policy GJP's efforts include community education and advocacy to address criminal justice issues on a systemic level. Last year, we provided training and education to over 6,000 individuals. Over the last thirteen years, we have also championed 23 changes in Georgia law, thereby reducing barriers to reentry for those with a criminal record seeking employment, education, and professional licenses. 3310300 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 18 0 false 48 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 22 22 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 156333 0 35460 BRENDA J SMEETON LEGAL DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 136500 0 4348 ERMIS ZAYAS DEV DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 109500 0 14101 RACHEL HOLMES MANAGING ATTORNEY 40.00 0.00 102525 0 14252 LAUREN WASHINGTON BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 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 3.00 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 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DOUG JENKINS 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 JOSEPH LEE BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUZANNE HOYES BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LAWRENCE SLOVENSKY BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT PRESTON BROWN IMME PAST CHAIR 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAKATHRYN ROSS BOARD CHAIR 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL CANARAS Secretary 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ASUMA SURANI Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 504858 68161 4 false true false NONE 0 70707 3303854 3374561 ACCESS 2 JUSTICE VC 14695 14695 FEES FOR SERVICE 708435 708435 723130 106695 106695 0 0 3746 3746 3746 3746 290402 223387 67015 67015 67015 53991 70707 53991 0 0 0 0 4275147 723130 177456 0 0 0 0 595113 471731 68754 54628 0 2094631 1654587 247103 192941 0 295602 241787 27541 26274 202797 160145 24686 17966 0 0 0 0 0 0 255000 139460 109800 5740 0 37997 24703 4891 8403 0 0 0 48647 42665 1024 4958 0 0 147743 125581 5909 16253 0 134388 124983 2686 6719 31842 21443 5000 5399 TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT 121021 96121 10790 14110 MAINTENANCE 50667 15691 12351 22625 COMMUNICATIONS 38705 15475 304 22926 MATERIALS 34794 34603 191 185453 141325 17138 26990 4274400 3310300 538168 425932 255297 789792 2670769 2175740 1109017 803051 79378 172144 0 0 0 0 16393 35743 5029565 1016955 4002174 4012610 96568 238255 0 0 17776 400 0 8229996 8245111 50862 97357 2345126 2362000 197938 176056 2593926 2635413 X 3988938 4660009 1647132 949689 5636070 5609698 8229996 8245111 747 -27119 X false true X true false X 992192 2534868 2616915 2989503 3374561 12508039 0 0 992192 2534868 2616915 2989503 3374561 12508039 3363045 9144994 15275 15651 26574 101393 110441 269334 0 53 797 23 873 12778246 1161038 0.71570 0.83080 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 116538 116538 4157862 4274400 363720 90930 false 274052 287949 350374 363720 1276095 1914143 128110 117467 89026 116538 451141 68513 71987 87594 90930 319024 478536 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 643722 3045575 390510 95736 294774 209745 135995 73750 141513 141502 11 4012610 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 176056 176056 X 4964139 -27119 662120 635001 4329138 -53991 -53991 4275147 4990511 662120 53991 716111 4274400 4274400 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, 2024 and 2023.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 2021. Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES $53991 false GRASS ROOTS JUSTICE AWARDS 114315 60324 53991 1250 5500 9593 13215 24433 BACK TO SCHOOL 7391 7391 121706 67715 53991 1250 5500 9593 13215 24433 53991 true X X X false false false false false false false false false DOUGLAS B AMMAR Executive Dir. 183708 15500 4938 30522 234668 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.