Demand Justice
Demand Justice works to ensure the courts work for the American people and seeks to restore ideological balance and legitimacy to the federal judiciary.
Demand Justice at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,534,141
- -34.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $566,313
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,429,797
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Demand Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
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 $15K (2023) to $76K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Inc Los Angeles, CA | — | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,534,141 | $566,313 | $1,429,797 | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,349,007 | $709,454 | $1,857,877 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $3,841,503 | $4,760,610 | $5,712,363 | $76,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $4,431,889 | $5,950,317 | $1,607,530 | $25,000 | 1 |
About Demand Justice
Based on IRS filings
Demand Justice is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Demand Justice is led by Arkadi Gerney, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arkadi Gerney
Chair
Chairperson → Board of Directors Chair, 2022
Board of Directors Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Jo Buchanan
Managing Director
New on the 2024 filing
19 hrs/week
$88K (2024)
Rachel Waldron
Senior Director of Operations
Chief of Staff → Senior Director of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$74K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Elie Mystal
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Lori Lodes
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Brian Fallon (2021–2023) — Executive Director Board Member
- Former: Chris Kang (2022–2023) — Chief Counsel Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Dansereau (2022–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Colin Diersing (2023) — Communications Director
- Former: Jay Willis (2023) — Editor in Chief
- Former: Lenita King (2023) — Campaign 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: Adam Jentlson (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Kang (2021) — Chief Counsel
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 $104K, to Rachel Waldron (Senior Director of Operations). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Demand Justice
How large is Demand Justice?
Demand Justice reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $566K.
What is Demand Justice?
Demand Justice is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Demand Justice operate?
Demand Justice has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Missouri.
What is Demand Justice's EIN?
Demand Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3689961. 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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