1. Directory
  2. Wisconsin
  3. Milwaukee
  4. Wisconsin Justice Initiative
EIN 47-4844281

Wisconsin Justice Initiative

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Milwaukee
State
Wisconsin
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
I00: Crime, Legal: General
Description
Wisconsin Justice Initiative advocates for progressive change in the Wisconsin justice system by educating the public about its real-life impacts and partnering with other organizations to achieve more just outcomes. It educates the public on various aspects of the justice system including court decisions, judges, legal system history, proposed justice-system-related legislation, and collateral consequences of convictions. Additionally, Wisconsin Justice Initiative defended a court case regarding valid appeals.
Total revenues
$184,885
2022
Total expenses
$132,775
2022
Total assets
$246,711
2022
Num. employees
2
2022

Program areas at Wisconsin Justice Initiative

Educated the public regarding various aspects of the Justice system, such as court decisions, judges, legal system history, proposed justice-system-related legislation, and collateral consequences of convictions.defended on appeal court case regarding validity of a constitutional ballot question. Continued advocacy regarding fairness in municipal courts and successfully pressing for funding for an attorney to represent indigent defendants in milwaukee municipal court and for ordinance cases in milwaukee county circuit court. Education and advocacy regarding bail reform and bail-jumping charges.

Grants made by Wisconsin Justice Initiative

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
UWM FoundationWisconsin Decarceration Platform$15,496

Who funds Wisconsin Justice Initiative

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)General Operating 2022$20,000
Herbert H Kohl CharitiesTo Fund Approved Public Charities$10,000
Ralph Evinrude FoundationGeneral Operating Support$5,000

Personnel at Wisconsin Justice Initiative

NameTitleCompensation
Margo KirchnerExecutive Director$66,333
Jacqueline BoyntonSecretary and Treasurer$0
Emma ShakeshaftVice President$0
Craig JohnsonPresident$0
Gretchen DoegeExecutive Dir.

Financials for Wisconsin Justice Initiative

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$174,112
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$100
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$10,673
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$184,885

Form 990s for Wisconsin Justice Initiative

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-26990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-10-12990View PDF
2019-122020-09-24990View PDF
2018-122019-11-22990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Herbert H Kohl Charities
November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCrime and legal aid organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawCriminal justice
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 100705
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
County
Milwaukee County, WI
Website URL
wjiinc.org/ 
Phone
(414) 839-8032
IRS details
EIN
47-4844281
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I00: Crime, Legal: General
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Wisconsin Justice Initiative has new information, or want to find more organizations like Wisconsin Justice Initiative?

Create free Cause IQ account
Cause IQ is a website that helps companies grow, maintain, and serve their nonprofit clients, and helps nonprofits find additional foundation funding. Our data and tools help professionals prospect for nonprofits, research opportunities, benchmark their clients, and enrich existing information.
Nonprofits
Product
Customers
About

© 2024 Nonprofit Metrics LLC
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy