Demand Justice Initiative
Demand Justice Initiative dji seeks to educate and engage the public about the importance of a fair and independent judiciary in maintaining a healthy democracy.
Demand Justice Initiative at a glance
- Total assets
- $7,559,781
- +214.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $7,258,400
- +59.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,315,091
- -42.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Demand Justice Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $250K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Color of Change Education Fund Oakland, CA | General Support | $225,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,559,781 | $7,258,400 | $2,315,091 | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,407,589 | $4,561,650 | $4,042,380 | $225,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $2,055,903 | $3,697,939 | $3,157,665 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $2,661,355 | $2,919,014 | $2,022,898 | $250,000 | 1 |
About Demand Justice Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Demand Justice Initiative is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Demand Justice Initiative is led by Ilyse Hogue, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ilyse Hogue
Chair
Chair → Board of Directors Chair, 2022
Board of Directors Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lanita King
Senior Director of Programs
Campaign Director → Senior Director of Programs, 2024
On filings since 2023
39 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $139K (2024)
Rachel Waldron
Senior Director of Operations
Chief of Staff → Senior Director of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$79K (2023) → $100K (2024)
Jay Willis
Editor in Chief & Balls Striikes
Editor in Chief → Editor in Chief & Balls Striikes, 2024
On filings since 2023
39 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $176K (2024)
Madiba Dennie
Deputy Editor Senior Contributor & Balls Strikes
New on the 2024 filing
39 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Faiz Shakir
Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Brian Fallon (2021–2023) — Executive Director Board Member
- Former: Stasha Rhodes (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Kang (2022–2023) — Chief Counsel Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Dansereau (2022–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Colin Diersing (2023) — Communications Director
- Former: Meegan Robinson (2023) — Senior Advisor & Digital
- Former: Samuel Ghazey (2023) — Campaign Manager & Court Reform
- Former: M. Tamara Brummer (2022) — Senior Advisor Director of Natl Outreach
- Former: Rachel Kane (2022) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Christopher Kang (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $176K, to Jay Willis (Editor in Chief, Balls Striikes). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Demand Justice Initiative
How large is Demand Justice Initiative?
Demand Justice Initiative reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.3M.
What is Demand Justice Initiative?
Demand Justice Initiative is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Washington, DC. It holds $7.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Demand Justice Initiative operate?
Demand Justice Initiative has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What is Demand Justice Initiative's EIN?
Demand Justice Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3690047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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