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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
2023-12-01
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
$145,959
2023
Total expenses
$165,227
2023
Total assets
$227,443
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

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. Continued advocacy regarding fairness in municipal courts and successfully pressing for funding for an attorney to represent indigent defendants in milwaukee municipal court. Launched an email newsletter for men and women inside Wisconsin's prisons and advocated for more humane treatment of individuals incarcerated in state and local institutions.filed friend of the court brief in Wisconsin supreme court redistricting case calling for fair legislative maps.

Who funds Wisconsin Justice Initiative

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Roots and Wings FoundationUnrestricted Grant$50,000
The Roots and Wings FoundationCapacity Building$10,000
Herbert H Kohl CharitiesTo Fund Approved Public Charities$10,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Wisconsin Justice Initiative

NameTitleCompensation
Margo KirchnerExecutive Director$66,333
Jacqueline BoyntonSecretary and Treasurer$0
Craig JohnsonPresident$0
Emma ShakeshaftVice President$0
Gretchen SchuldtExecutive Director$66,182
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Wisconsin Justice Initiative

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$146,004
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$275
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-655
Miscellaneous revenues$335
Total revenues$145,959

Form 990s for Wisconsin Justice Initiative

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-09-26990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-10-12990View PDF
2019-122020-09-24990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Roots and Wings Foundation
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)
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
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCrime and legal aid organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and law
Characteristics
LobbyingState / 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
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