Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc
The Fines and Fees Justice Center, inc. ("ffjc") is the only national organization focused exclusively on the unjust and harmful fines and fees imposed in the legal system. Through education and advocacy, ffjc works to create a justice system that treats individuals fairly, cont'd.ensures public safety and community prosperity, and is funded equitably. Ffjc works collaboratively with affected communities and justice system stakeholders to eliminate fees in the justice system, ensure fines are equitably imposed, and end abusive collection practices.
Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc at a glance
In short: Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc gave $155K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $19,375
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $16,356,376
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Neo Philanthropy ($25K). Together the top 8 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neo Philanthropy New York, NY | Grant for responsible business initiative for justice to engage in fine and fee reform in Oklahoma and Massachusetts | $25,000 |
| Cannabis Equity Coalition Chicago, IL | Educate Commuity and Lawmakers About Fines and Fees | $20,000 |
| Chicago 400 Alliance Chicago, IL | Engage people experiencing homelessness throughout Illinois in fines and fees reform | $20,000 |
| Live Free IL Chicago, IL | Support the Decarceration Fellowship Program | $20,000 |
| Street Democracy Detroit, MI | Involve clients in fines, fees and sentencing reform efforts | $20,000 |
| Michigan League for Public Policy Lansing, MI | To fund directly impacted involvement in fines and fees reform | $20,000 |
| Humanity for Prisoners Grand Haven, MI | Fines and Fees Reform in Michigan | $20,000 |
| Make the Road States Inc Brooklyn, NY | Grant for mass liberation Nevada to organize formerly incarcerated peoples day at the legislature | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,356,376 | $4,089,752 | $5,204,343 | $155,000 | 8 | $344,347 |
| 2024 | $17,424,714 | $10,508,538 | $2,369,907 | — | — | $114,437 |
About Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $155K. Net investment income was $344K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc is led by Joanna Weiss, Co-Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 9 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joanna Weiss
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$215K (2024) → $231K (2025)
Lisa Foster
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$195K (2024) → $195K (2025)
Atteeyah Hollie
President
On filings since 2024
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessey Neves
Communications Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$152K (2025)
Leisa Moseley Sayles
State & Local Advocacy Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$137K (2025)
Monica Ault
New Mexico State Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$142K (2025)
Timothy Curry
Policy & Research Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$166K (2025)
Jodi Hocking
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Campos-Bui
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Dixon
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$178K (2024) → $179K (2025)
Felicia Montalvo
Communications Deputy Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$118K (2025)
Priya Sarathy Jones
Deputy Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$182K (2025)
Jenny Kim
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Cisneros
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $231K, to Joanna Weiss (Co-Executive Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc
How much does Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc give each year?
Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc gave $155K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc's typical grant size?
Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,375, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc give grants?
Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc's top state is Illinois, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (39%) and New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc's largest grantees?
Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Neo Philanthropy ($25,000), Cannabis Equity Coalition ($20,000) and Chicago 400 Alliance ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc?
Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc reported $16.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc?
Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in New York, NY. It holds $16.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc's EIN?
Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0642786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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