Counsel for Justice
CFJ promotes access to justice for underserved communities seeking to assert their legal rights. Our pro bono-based projects bridge the gap for underserved communities seeking safety, stability, and justice. CFJ engages volunteer attorneys to provide legal services, empowering people with knowledge and support to effectively navigate legal challenges.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
+9.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$13K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$13K
About Counsel for Justice
Based on IRS filings
Counsel for Justice is a nonprofit organization, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $247K.
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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 | $3,446,457 | $3,160,571 | $3,030,615 |
| Revenue | $2,402,604 | $1,658,930 | $1,697,136 |
| Expenses | $2,183,677 | $1,717,940 | $1,437,335 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $247,233 | $56,297 | $43,025 |
| 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
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include CA Access Justice Commission ($13,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CA Access Justice Commission Oakland, CA | Domestic violence litigation | $13,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Trunk | Deputy Exec Dir | 36.25 | $109,777 |
| Silvia Martinez | Directing Attorney | 36.25 | $110,273 |
| Catherine Hoffman | Directing Attorney | 36.25 | $107,221 |
| Lana Manganiello | President | 2 | — |
| Diane Kimberlin | President-Elect | 2 | — |
| Brian Condon | Executive VP | 2 | — |
| John Clark | Senior VP | 2 | — |
| Lilit Asadourian | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Colleen Hart | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Wes Kennedy | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Eric McDonough | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Susan Koehler Sullivan | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Juan Torres | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Timothy Yoo | Past President | 1 | — |
| Sarvenaz Bahar | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Margulies | Director | 1 | — |
| Julia Birkel | Director | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Bonneville | Director | 1 | — |
| Ryan Estes | Director | 1 | — |
| Harmony Gbe | Director | 1 | — |
| Raffi Kassabian | Director | 1 | — |
| David Kutzer | Director | 1 | — |
| Shawn Ledingham | Director | 1 | — |
| Theresa Leets | Director | 1 | — |
| Beverly Lu | Director | 1 | — |
| Neal Marder | Director | 1 | — |
| Lauren Movsesian | Director | 1 | — |
| Anne Nash | Director | 1 | — |
| Jason Parnell | Director | 1 | — |
| Jibraun Riaz | Director | 1 | — |
| Matthew Sloan | Director | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Terry | Director | 1 | — |
| Alex Wyman | Director | 1 | — |
| Hee Sung Yoon | Director | 1 | — |
| Stanley Bissey | ED/Secretary | 9 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Counsel for Justice?
As of 2024, Counsel for Justice holds $3.4M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $13K in 2024.
Where does Counsel for Justice operate?
Counsel for Justice has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Counsel for Justice award?
In 2024, Counsel for Justice awarded 1 grants totaling $13K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Counsel for Justice's EIN?
Counsel for Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3998111. 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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