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Peace and Justice Law Center

To advance community safety and constitutional rights.

Human Services Santa Ana, CA EIN: 861981490 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Peace and Justice Law Center

In 2021, the PJLC contributed to the defense of human and civil rights by litigating two cases in state court that will benefit the public of California generally. In one, People v. Townsend Street, the PJLC represents an individual whom the district attorney is seeking to subject to an unlawful "gang injunction." If successful, the litigation will result in the dissolution of an injunction that directly affects scores of defendants. Because the district attorney's gang injunction program is unlawful, counterproductive, and racially discriminatory, this litigation will benefit the public generally by contributing to the defense of human and civil rights secured by law, the elimination of prejudice and discrimination, and combatting community deterioration and juvenile delinquency. The PJLC's client in …

Founded
Headquarters
Santa Ana, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
I83
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

To advance community safety and constitutional rights.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 25.66%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 20.6% of total expenses ($67,396 of $327,911).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Peace and Justice Law Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Peace and Justice Law Center draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical human services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
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  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Peace and Justice Law Center is a registered human services nonprofit based in Santa Ana, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 861981490. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $263K in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Peace and Justice Law Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 861981490. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Peace and Justice Law Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Peace and Justice Law Center is located in Santa Ana, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Peace and Justice Law Center has $263K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Peace and Justice Law Center is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $263K in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Peace and Justice Law Center. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Peace and Justice Law Center holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

In 2021, the PJLC contributed to the defense of human and civil rights by litigating two cases in state court that will benefit the public of California generally. In one, People v. Townsend Street, the PJLC represents an individual whom the district attorney is seeking to subject to an unlawful "gang injunction." If successful, the litigation will result in the dissolution of an injunction that directly affects scores of defendants. Because the district attorney's gang injunction program is unlawful, counterproductive, and racially discriminatory, this litigation will benefit the public generally by contributing to the defense of human and civil rights secured by law, the elimination of prejudice and discrimination, and... Peace and Justice Law Center is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $263K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Peace and Justice Law Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Peace and Justice Law Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 861981490, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Sean G••••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 37 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2021
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Peace and Justice Law Center

What is Peace and Justice Law Center?
Peace and Justice Law Center is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Santa Ana, United States. In 2021, the PJLC contributed to the defense of human and civil rights by litigating two cases in state court that will benefit the public of California generally. In one, People v. Townsend Street, the PJLC represents an individual whom the district attorney is seeking to subject to an unlawful "gang injunction." If successful, the litigation will result in the dissolution of an injunction that directly affects scores of defendants. Because the district attorney's gang injunction program is unlawful, counterproductive, and racially discriminatory, this litigation will benefit the public generally by contributing to the defense of human and civil rights secured by law, the elimination of prejudice and discrimination, and combatting community deterioration and juvenile delinquency. The PJLC's client in this matter is not indigent but the matter deals with an injunction and so the PJLC's client has not financial interest in the outcome. The PJLC has not yet sought any fees in the matter from the PJLC's client's opposing party. The second case, ACLU v. Inglewood Police Department, is a case in which the PJLC represents another organization, the American Civil Liberties Union, and an individual in a case seeking a judicial order that the Inglewood Police Department must make public certain documents it considers confidential. Because this litigation involves investigations into numerous civil rights violations by the Inglewood Police Department and will help settle questions of statutory interpretation common to disputes over whether police documents are confidential, this case will benefit the public by contributing to the defense of human and civil rights secured by law, and the elimination of prejudice and discrimination. The PJLC's clients in this matter are not indigent, but the matter deals with injunctive relief and so the PJLC's clients have no financial interest in the outcome. The relief sought includes an award of attorneys' fees from teh opposing party. The
When was Peace and Justice Law Center founded?
Peace and Justice Law Center was founded in 2021.
Who leads Peace and Justice Law Center?
Sean Garcia-Leys serves as Executive Director.
Where is Peace and Justice Law Center located?
Headquartered in Santa Ana, CA, United States.
What is Peace and Justice Law Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Peace and Justice Law Center trustworthy?
Peace and Justice Law Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Peace and Justice Law Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 861981490.
What is Peace and Justice Law Center's website?
http://www.pjlawcenter.org