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.
Clooney Foundation for Justice at a glance
In short: Clooney Foundation for Justice gave $555K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $555K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $555,000
- +177.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $555,000
- +177.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $555,000
- Total assets
- $9,698,565
- -37.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Clooney Foundation for Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fund for Global Human Rights ($555K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $885K (2019). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $555K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Global Human Rights Washington, DC | WJW Fellowship Program | $555,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,698,565 | $5,500,780 | $12,227,097 | $555,000 | 1 | $99,290 |
| 2023 | $15,493,885 | $15,135,137 | $10,740,414 | $200,000 | 1 | $4,326 |
| 2022 | $8,725,192 | $9,970,577 | $8,585,276 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $7,643,468 | $6,500,695 | $3,867,171 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $4,999,697 | $2,888,939 | $2,227,653 | $65,000 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $3,460,308 | $5,777,736 | $2,485,664 | $885,000 | 1 | — |
About Clooney Foundation for Justice
Based on IRS filings
Clooney Foundation for Justice is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $555K. Net investment income was $99K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clooney Foundation for Justice is led by Emma Lindsay, Co CEO & President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 15 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emma Lindsay
Co CEO & President
Director & Treasurer → Co CEO & President, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$353K (2024)
David Sagal
Co CEO & President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$356K (2024)
Stephen Townley
Legal Director & Trialwatch
Senior Program Manager & Trialwatch → Legal Director & Trial Watch, 2022
Legal Director & Trial Watch → Legal Director & Trialwatch, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$127K (2019) → $204K (2024)
Yasmine Chubin
Legal Advocacy Director & The Docket
Legal Advocacy Director → Legal Advocacy Director & The Docket, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$143K (2021) → $234K (2024)
Angela Mudukuti
Legal Director & Wjw
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$233K (2024)
Anya Neistat
Legal Director & The Docket
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$231K (2024)
Amal Clooney
Director
Director & Co-President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Clooney
Director
Director & Co-President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philippa Webb
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Lourd
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Walker
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denis Mukwege
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Esrailian
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Zanny Minton Beddoes
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Deyear
Head of Oper.
Head of Operations → Head of Oper., 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$129K (2022) → $122K (2024)
Jacqueline Ryall
Secrt. & General Co
General Counsel → Secrt. & General Co, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$176K (2023) → $323K (2024)
Antonia David
Snr. Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$142K (2024)
Deena Katz
COO & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$305K (2024)
Ignacio Jovtis
Snr. Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$129K (2024)
Mallory Triest
Head of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2024)
Manel Chibane
Legal Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Susan Wnukowska-Mtonga
Snr. Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$149K (2024)
Tondi Mulaudzi
Legal Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Shaunagh Connaire (2021–2023) — Director of Communications & Media
- Former: Talia Bilodeau (2022–2023) — Director of Strategic Initiatives
- Former: Nick Clooney (2019–2022) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Nina Clooney (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: John Prendergast (2020–2022) — Strategic Director
- Former: David Sadoff (2020–2021) — Managing Director & CFO
- Former: Gabriel Rodriguez (2020–2021) — Technical Lead
- Former: David Pressman (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $356K, to David Sagal (Co CEO & Pres.). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clooney Foundation for Justice
How much does Clooney Foundation for Justice give each year?
Clooney Foundation for Justice gave $555K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $200K across 1 grant.
How large is Clooney Foundation for Justice?
Clooney Foundation for Justice reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.
What is Clooney Foundation for Justice?
Clooney Foundation for Justice is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $9.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Clooney Foundation for Justice operate?
Clooney Foundation for Justice has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
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 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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