Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
The mission of the East Baton Rouge Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is to work less as individuals and more as a team, focusing on inclusion, collaboration, and data analysis to achieve a justice system that is fair and equitable for all residents of East Baton Rouge Parish.
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council at a glance
- Total assets
- $412,260
- -29.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $833,836
- -16.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $993,150
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Criminal Justice Coordinating Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $187K (2021) to $198K (2020). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of BRParish of EBR Baton Rouge, LA | Rapid Case Assessment Team | $96,686 |
| EBR District Attorney Office Baton Rouge, LA | Rapid Case Assessment Team | $48,300 |
| EBR Public Defender Office Baton Rouge, LA | Rapid Case Assessment Team | $42,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $412,260 | $833,836 | $993,150 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $585,742 | $994,939 | $984,440 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $522,656 | $996,566 | $787,759 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $323,978 | $427,760 | $665,841 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $536,488 | $1,031,358 | $648,287 | $187,486 | 3 | $358 |
| 2020 | $153,491 | $624,188 | $590,680 | $198,031 | 1 | — |
About Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Based on IRS filings
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $412K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is led by Christopher Csonka, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Csonka
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$125K (2022) → $131K (2025)
Donald Johnson
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sid Edwards
Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Lawrence
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hillar Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sid Gautreaux
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianna Payton
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Groyer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Fontenot
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Meyer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Morse
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Racca
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Vela-Vick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Spain
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Alexander
Past Chair
Board Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Carwile
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyla Blanchard-Romanach
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Michael Mitchell (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Sharon Weston Broome (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Murphy Paul (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dennis Grimes (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Parker (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Wilson Fields (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lt Col Dennis Grimes (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $131K, to Christopher Csonka (Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
How large is Criminal Justice Coordinating Council?
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council reported $412K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $834K.
What is Criminal Justice Coordinating Council?
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Baton Rouge, LA. It holds $412K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Criminal Justice Coordinating Council operate?
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Criminal Justice Coordinating Council's EIN?
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3345765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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