Criminal Justice Reform Foundation
The Criminal Justice Reform Foundation is a public charity based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing identifies its mission as reducing the number of people unjustly under the control of the criminal justice system, beginning with probation and parole. The organization supports work to change laws, policies, hearts, and minds and to help people move from the justice system toward stability.
Criminal Justice Reform Foundation at a glance
In short: Criminal Justice Reform Foundation gave $1.2M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,246,200
- +27.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +41.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,658
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $59,818,841
- +68.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Criminal Justice Reform Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 National Community Partnership Grant deadline was March 24, 2023.
- Deadline
- The 2023 National Community Partnership Grant deadline was March 24, 2023.
- Contact
Mailing address: 240 West 37Th Street Suite 602, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (516) 895-5530
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Criminal Justice Reform Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WALLO267 Foundation Inc ($500K). Together the top 10 received $807K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 146 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Pennsylvania accounted for 49% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 12%, Virginia at 9%, Illinois at 6%, and California at 5%. The 2023 national grant program listed eligible service populations in 11 states: Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, California, New York, Virginia, Georgia, Iowa, Florida, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Criminal Justice Reform Foundation gives
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $796K (2022) to $1.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WALLO267 Foundation Inc Philadelphia, PA | Regrant to Partner with CJRF Mission | $500,000 |
| United Justice Coalition Charitable Foundation New York, NY | Regrant to Partner with CJRF Mission | $100,000 |
| A New Way of Life Los Angeles, CA | Regrant to Partner with CJRF Mission | $50,000 |
| Lala Land Foundation New York, NY | Regrant to Partner with CJRF Mission | $50,000 |
| Texas Policy Foundation Austin, TX | Regrant to Partner with CJRF Mission | $25,000 |
| DC Justice Lab Washington, DC | Regrant to Partner with CJRF Mission | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Clive, IA | Regrant to Partner with CJRF Mission | $16,250 |
| Above All Odds Philadelphia, PA | Regrant to Partner with CJRF Mission | $15,000 |
| Mumineen Community Development Corporation Indianapolis, IN | Regrant to Partner with CJRF Mission | $13,125 |
| Youth Education Development Academy Olympia Fields, IL | Regrant to Partner with CJRF Mission | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,818,841 | $43,801,628 | $18,662,705 | $1,246,200 | 55 | $997,151 |
| 2023 | $35,477,106 | $36,538,481 | $22,617,357 | $980,125 | 39 | $393,502 |
| 2022 | $21,457,583 | $13,713,123 | $17,288,204 | $795,659 | 34 | $-9,456 |
| 2021 | $22,303,903 | $3,280,020 | $14,294,385 | $1,120,000 | 8 | $32,738 |
| 2020 | $33,276,845 | $14,491,709 | $13,351,980 | $1,597,500 | 10 | $35,189 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization says it aims to transform probation and parole by changing laws, systems, and culture to create pathways to work and wellbeing. Its filing describes a goal of building a justice system that holds people accountable while helping people move toward work and wellbeing, stronger families, and safer communities.
Its 2023 National Community Partnership Grant program sought proposals from nonprofits providing solutions or services for people impacted by the justice system. It also invited organizations new to criminal justice issues to engage their membership and networks in campaigns to improve probation and parole. In 2024, the largest listed grant went to WALLO267 Foundation Inc, whose stated work includes speaking engagements for at-risk youth, communities, and reentry programs, along with book donations, community events, and grants. Other recipients’ stated missions include raising awareness and taking action on justice issues, advancing solutions to incarceration’s effects, and conducting law and policy research and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $1,246,200. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $500,000 to WALLO267 Foundation Inc; $100,000 to United Justice Coalition Charitable Foundation; $50,000 each to A New Way of Life and Lala Land Foundation; and $25,000 each to Texas Policy Foundation and DC Justice Lab. The stated purpose for each of these grants was “regrant to partner with CJRF mission.”
The foundation also awarded $16,250 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa, $15,000 to Above All Odds, $13,125 to Mumineen Community Development Corporation, and $12,500 to Youth Education Development Academy. These grants were also recorded with the purpose “regrant to partner with CJRF mission.”
The website describes a 2023 National Community Partnership Grant program. Its application period and deadline have passed. Applicants were asked to submit proposals electronically through Zoom Grants; eligible organizations had to serve populations in Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, California, New York, Virginia, Georgia, Iowa, Florida, Louisiana, or Pennsylvania. The program sought proposals for direct services to justice-impacted people and/or engagement on state or federal probation and parole legislation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Rubin as board member, president, and treasurer; Robert Williams as co-chair; and Clara Wu Tsai, Emilia Fazzalari, Laura Arnold, Michael Novogratz, Michael Rapino, Robert Kraft, Robert Smith, and Shawn Carter as board members.
Criminal Justice Reform Foundation is led by Jessica Jackson, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Advocacy Officer → COO, 2021
COO → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$363K (2020) → $532K (2024)
Robert Rooks
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$424K (2021) → $624K (2024)
Michael Rubin
Board Member, President & Treasurer
Board Member → Co-Chair, 2023
Co-Chair → Board Member, President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corey Isaiah Williams
Managing Director - It & Security
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$234K (2024)
Erin Haney
Chief Policy Officer
Director of Policy → Chief Policy Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$226K (2020) → $356K (2024)
Karen Caldwell
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$378K (2020) → $461K (2024)
Jasmine Wadsworth
Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff Advocacy → Chief of Staff, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$149K (2021) → $235K (2024)
Laurence Jahns
Chief Philanthropy Officer
CDO → Chief Philanthropy Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$136K (2021) → $424K (2024)
Edward Herrera
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$69K (2024)
Tamika Cummings
General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$306K (2024)
Clara Wu Tsai
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Arnold
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Novogratz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kraft
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Carter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emilia Fazzalari
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rapino
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Williams
Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saj Cherian
Board Member & Secy-Nonvoting
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Priscilla Chan (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kelli Payne (2022–2023) — Senior Director Development
- Former: Kim Spitaleri (2023) — CMO
- Former: Meek Mill (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alexander Gudichyulle (2022) — Director of Communcations
- Former: Alexandra Ozols (2022) — Employee
- Former: Susan Thompson (2022) — General Counsel
- Former: Anthony Van Jones (2020–2021) — Outgoing CEO
- Former: Emme Thompson (2020–2021) — General Counsel
- Former: Janet Choi (2020–2021) — CCO
- Former: Robert Pilon Jr. (2020–2021) — Outgoing CDO
- Former: Carmen Perez (2021) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Louis Reed (2021) — Senior Advisor
- Former: Andrea Lichtenfeld (2020) — Director of Comms
- Former: Courtney Ball (2020) — Director of Human Resources
- Former: Daniel Loeb (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Geoffrey Holtzman (2020) — Director of Legislative Comms
- Former: Monique Haughton Worrell (2020) — Chief Legal Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $624K, to Robert Rooks (Chief Executive Officer (Until 7/24)). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Criminal Justice Reform Foundation
How much does Criminal Justice Reform Foundation give each year?
Criminal Justice Reform Foundation gave $1.2M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $980K across 39 grants.
What is Criminal Justice Reform Foundation's typical grant size?
Criminal Justice Reform Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,658, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Criminal Justice Reform Foundation give grants?
Criminal Justice Reform Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants), Chicago, IL (6 grants), Richmond, VA (4 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).
Does Criminal Justice Reform Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Criminal Justice Reform Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Regrant to Partner with CJRF Mission" (55 grants).
Who are Criminal Justice Reform Foundation's largest grantees?
Criminal Justice Reform Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include WALLO267 Foundation Inc ($500,000), United Justice Coalition Charitable Foundation ($100,000) and A New Way of Life ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Criminal Justice Reform Foundation?
Criminal Justice Reform Foundation reported $59.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $43.8M.
What does Criminal Justice Reform Foundation fund?
The organization says it aims to transform probation and parole by changing laws, systems, and culture to create pathways to work and wellbeing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Criminal Justice Reform Foundation?
Criminal Justice Reform Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Criminal Justice Reform Foundation's EIN?
Criminal Justice Reform Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1597624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- 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 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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