Clooney Foundation for Justice
The Clooney Foundation for Justice wages justice by providing free legal aid in defense of free speech and womens rights in over 40 countries. CFJs work has led to dozens of journalists being set free and thousands of women receiving free legal support to defend their rights.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.7M
-37.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$555K
+177.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$555K
+177.5% YoY
About Clooney Foundation for Justice
Based on IRS filings
Clooney Foundation for Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $555K. Net investment income was $99K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,698,565 | $15,493,885 | $8,725,192 |
| Revenue | $5,500,780 | $15,135,137 | $9,970,577 |
| Expenses | $12,227,097 | $10,740,414 | $8,585,276 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $99,290 | $4,326 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fund for Global Human Rights ($555,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Global Human Rights WASHINGTON, DC | WJW FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | $555,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMMA LINDSAY | CO CEO & PRES. | 40 | $352,576 |
| DAVID SAGAL | CO CEO & PRES. | 40 | $355,502 |
| JACQUELINE RYALL | Secrt. & GEN CO | 40 | $322,924 |
| Anya Neistat | Legal Director, The Docket | 40 | $231,177 |
| Deena Katz | COO & TREASURER | 40 | $305,202 |
| Yasmine Chubin | Legal Advocacy Dir, The Docket | 40 | $234,225 |
| Angela Mudukuti | Legal Director, WJW | 40 | $232,944 |
| Stephen Townley | Legal Director, TrialWatch | 40 | $204,214 |
| MALLORY TRIEST | Head of Finance | 40 | $132,593 |
| Susan Wnukowska-Mtonga | Snr. Prog. Manager | 40 | $149,455 |
| Antonia David | Snr. Prog. Manager | 40 | $142,277 |
| NICOLE DEYEAR | HEAD OF OPER. | 40 | $121,957 |
| Ignacio Jovtis | Snr. Prog. Manager | 40 | $129,045 |
| Manel Chibane | Legal Prog Manager | 40 | $106,265 |
| Tondi Mulaudzi | Legal Prog Manager | 40 | $122,036 |
| DR ERIC ESRAILIAN | Director | 2 | — |
| BRYAN LOURD | Director | 2 | — |
| SUSAN ZANNY MINTON BEDDOES | Director | 2 | — |
| DR DENIS MUKWEGE | Director | 2 | — |
| BRAD SMITH | Director | 2 | — |
| AMAL CLOONEY | Director | 2 | — |
| GEORGE CLOONEY | Director | 2 | — |
| PHILIPPA WEBB | Director | 2 | — |
| DARREN WALKER | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clooney Foundation for Justice?
Clooney Foundation for Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $9.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Clooney Foundation for Justice?
As of 2024, Clooney Foundation for Justice holds $9.7M in total assets with $5.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $555K in 2024.
Where does Clooney Foundation for Justice operate?
Clooney Foundation for Justice has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What size grants does Clooney Foundation for Justice award?
In 2024, Clooney Foundation for Justice awarded 1 grants totaling $555K — an average of about $555K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Clooney Foundation for Justice's EIN?
Clooney Foundation for Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3006634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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