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EJI works to end mass incarceration and racial inequality.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEqual Justice Initiative is a registered social services nonprofit based in Montgomery, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 631135091. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $80M in annual revenue. 78 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Equal Justice Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 89/100.
Equal Justice Initiative is located in Montgomery, AL, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Equal Justice Initiative has $80M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Equal Justice Initiative is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $80M in annual revenue. The organization has 78 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Equal Justice Initiative. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Equal Justice Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among social services charities registered in United States: Equal Justice Initiative's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $80M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Equal Justice Initiative are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Equal Justice Initiative is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 631135091, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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NeutralEqual Justice Initiative launches football scholarship - Royal Gazette | Bermuda
BEJI & Trevo Launch Youth Football Scholarships - Bernews
Renowned Human Rights Attorney Bryan Stevenson to Deliver Morgan State University’s 149th Spring Commencement Address - Morgan State University
Bryan Stevenson on What Social Justice Movements Can Learn From March Madness - Cultured Mag
UConn Law to Honor Equal Justice Initiative Founder Bryan Stevenson at 2026 Commencement - UConn Today
At the Legacy Museum, facing America's racist past is a path, not a punishment - NPR
Student Programming Association to present Bryan Stevenson on March 20 - The Pennsylvania State University
Equal Justice Initiative opens new Montgomery Square - The Bama Buzz
See the photos of EJI's new Montgomery Legacy site - Montgomery Advertiser
Bryan Stevenson on EJI's new Montgomery Square Legacy Site - Montgomery Advertiser
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Quick facts about Equal Justice Initiative
- What is Equal Justice Initiative?
- Equal Justice Initiative is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Montgomery, United States. EJI works to end mass incarceration and racial inequality.
- When was Equal Justice Initiative founded?
- Equal Justice Initiative was founded in 1994.
- Who leads Equal Justice Initiative?
- Sia Sanneh serves as Secretary/Treasurer.
- Where is Equal Justice Initiative located?
- Headquartered in Montgomery, United States.
- What is Equal Justice Initiative's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Equal Justice Initiative trustworthy?
- Equal Justice Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Equal Justice Initiative's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 631135091.
- What is Equal Justice Initiative's website?
- http://www.eji.org