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Illinois Equal Justice Foundation

The illinois equal justice foundation funds civil legal aid in illinois to champion the rights of those burdened by barriers to justice. We envision equitable access to and …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Illinois Equal Justice Foundation

Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is a advocacy organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $13.2 million. EIN: 371188469.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1986

Mission

The illinois equal justice foundation funds civil legal aid in illinois to champion the rights of those burdened by barriers to justice. We envision equitable access to and navigation of the illinois civil legal system.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.89%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 371188469. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $16M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.

Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has $16M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $16M in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Illinois Equal Justice Foundation. 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.

Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is a advocacy organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $13.2 million. EIN: 371188469. Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Illinois Equal Justice Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $16M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Illinois Equal Justice Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 371188469, 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SO
Sook Lee
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Allison Z••••
FINANCE DIRECTOR
CR
Cristina N••••••
Director
DO
Dorothy C•••••
Director
FA
Faiq M•••••
Director
GR
Gray M•••••••••••
Director
HA
Harold B O•••••
Director
HO
Hon J•••••• S•••••••••
Director
HO
Honorable J•••••• S•••••••••
Director
HO
Hon P•••• B••••••
Director
HO
Hon V•••••• M•••••••
Director
KA
Kathleen G•••••
Director
KE
Keith E•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
KE
Kendric C•••
PRESIDENT
KE
Kenneth M K•••••••
Director
LA
Lauren M••••••
Director
LE
Leslie C•••••• C••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NA
Nathan B H••••
Director
NI
Nicholas A G••••
Director
RY
Ryan G•••••••••
Director
SH
Shanin F•••••
Director
SO
Sook L••
TREASURER
SU
Suheily N•••• D••••
SECRETARY
TH
The H•••••••• P•••• B••••••
Director
TO
Tobin T•••••
Director
VI
Viviana M•••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Nicholas Gowen - Crain's Chicago Business
Mar 2026
www.chicagobusiness.com
Joseph Torres - Crain's Chicago Business
Feb 2026
www.chicagobusiness.com
Michael Wilder - Crain's Chicago Business
Feb 2026
www.chicagobusiness.com
Form filed
$15.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
United Congregations of Metro East Receives Grant to Help East St. Louis Residents Clear Old Cannabis Records & Get a Fr
Jan 2025
www.riverbender.com
Form filed
$14.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$14.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Civil Legal Aid Grants: Resolving Life-Changing Legal Problems (US) - fundsforNGOs
Jul 2023
www2.fundsforngos.org
Form filed
$13.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
New Leaf Illinois announces grants for 18 organizations helping expunge cannabis records - WGEM
Aug 2022
www.wgem.com
Form filed
$7.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
SIU law school’s Veterans Legal Assistance Program receives funding - SIU News
Aug 2021
news.siu.edu
Illinois weed: After 1st year of legalization, cannabis industry booms, dispensaries grow, but inequality persists - ABC
Dec 2020
abc7chicago.com
Illinois Judges Commend Pro-Bono Efforts in Metro East - RiverBender.com
Oct 2019
www.riverbender.com
Tim Bertschy named Heyl Royster’s Managing Partner - Illinois State Bar Association
Oct 2014
www.isba.org

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation This page 89 $15.5 million -
United Way of Greater New Haven Inc 89 $14.9 million -
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc 89 $61.3 million -
Center for Community Inclusion Inc 89 $13.7 million -
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc 89 $47.1 million 0%
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc 89 $15.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 70 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Illinois Equal Justice Foundation

What is Illinois Equal Justice Foundation?
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is a advocacy organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $13.2 million. EIN: 371188469.
When was Illinois Equal Justice Foundation founded?
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation was founded in 1985.
Who leads Illinois Equal Justice Foundation?
Sook Lee serves as Treasurer.
Where is Illinois Equal Justice Foundation located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Illinois Equal Justice Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Illinois Equal Justice Foundation trustworthy?
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Illinois Equal Justice Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 371188469.
What is Illinois Equal Justice Foundation's website?
http://iejf.org