Essie Justice Group
Essie Justice Group Is building a loving and powerful community of women with incarcerated loved ones. It's mission is to end mass incarcerations harm to women and communities.
Essie Justice Group at a glance
- Total assets
- $15,870,403
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,979,912
- +85.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $316,715
- +587.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,819,425
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Essie Justice Group funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highlander Research and Edu New Market, TN | Portion of Bail Funds | $50,000 |
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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 | $15,870,403 | $5,979,912 | $5,819,425 | — | — | $316,715 |
| 2023 | $14,987,268 | $3,226,367 | $6,186,634 | — | — | $46,074 |
| 2022 | $18,467,532 | $9,919,473 | $5,591,638 | — | — | $41,808 |
| 2021 | $13,176,723 | $6,890,137 | $3,670,496 | $50,000 | 1 | $29,422 |
| 2020 | $9,737,211 | $6,805,603 | $2,318,684 | — | — | $19,498 |
About Essie Justice Group
Based on IRS filings
Essie Justice Group is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $317K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Essie Justice Group is led by Gina Clayton-Johnson, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 9 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gina Clayton-Johnson
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
43 hrs/week
$182K (2021) → $208K (2024)
Kirsten Levingston
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tejal Kothari
Director Membership Strategy & Impact
Senior Strategist → Director of Membership, 2023
Director of Membership → Director Membership Strategy & Impact, 2024
On filings since 2021
43 hrs/week
$126K (2021) → $161K (2024)
Kelly Phipps
Director Communications & Partnerships
Director of Committee → Director Communications & Partnerships, 2023
On filings since 2022
43 hrs/week
$133K (2022) → $164K (2024)
Lily Mandlin
Deputy Director
On filings since 2021
43 hrs/week
$120K (2021) → $183K (2024)
Faraha Nia
Committee Organizer
On filings since 2023
43 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $122K (2024)
Emma Ayers
Manager of Partnership
New on the 2024 filing
43 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Le'Char Toki
Leadership Development
New on the 2024 filing
43 hrs/week
$138K (2024)
Tanasia Newman
Senior Committee Manager
New on the 2024 filing
43 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Wynter Daggs
Snr. Manager Programs
New on the 2024 filing
43 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Makis Antzoulatos
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tejinder Singh
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arisha Michelle Hatch
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlene A Carruthers
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Hayling
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Garrison
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamira Burley
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Alexander
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Chant Parker (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Hillary Brooks (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Karen Shain (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Teresa Younger (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Hong Ly (2022) — Associate Director of Finance
- Former: Kirsten Livengston (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gina Clayton (2020) — Executive Director
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 $208K, to Gina Clayton-Johnson (Executive Dir.). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Essie Justice Group
How large is Essie Justice Group?
Essie Justice Group reported $15.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
What is Essie Justice Group?
Essie Justice Group is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $15.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Essie Justice Group operate?
Essie Justice Group has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Essie Justice Group's EIN?
Essie Justice Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0956021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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