Foundation for the Improvement of Justice
Foundation for the Improvement of Justice is a private foundation, based in McDonough, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $40K.
Foundation for the Improvement of Justice at a glance
In short: Foundation for the Improvement of Justice gave $90K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,792,788
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (17% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Foundation for the Improvement of Justice
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Foundation for the Improvement of Justice
Who Foundation for the Improvement of Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sherry Black Foundation ($15K). Together the top 5 received $75K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for the Improvement of Justice gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 52% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sherry Black Foundation Sandy, UT | Improving USjustice system | $15,000 |
| For the People Oakland, CA | Improving USjustice system | $15,000 |
| Kidz2Leaders Marietta, GA | Improving USjustice system | $15,000 |
| Last Prisoner Project Denver, CO | Improving USjustice system | $15,000 |
| Safe Exit Iniative Worcester, MA | Improving USjustice system | $15,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,792,788 | $39,902 | $147,292 | $90,000 | 6 | $57,062 | $39,744 | $109,137 |
| 2023 | $1,670,704 | $41,708 | $134,577 | $70,000 | 7 | $133,664 | $41,577 | $79,688 |
| 2022 | $1,573,973 | $73,739 | $107,564 | $50,000 | 5 | $106,078 | $73,618 | $85,455 |
| 2021 | $1,876,049 | $99,521 | $136,394 | $90,000 | 9 | $134,738 | $99,640 | $87,696 |
| 2020 | $1,691,609 | $48,117 | $25,454 | — | — | — | $48,117 | $80,282 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for the Improvement of Justice reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for the Improvement of Justice is led by Paul H Anderson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul H Anderson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Jones
V. President
Director → V. President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary S Armstrong
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edith B Primm
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory A Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janine D Willis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael T Griffin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Simon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vjollca P Young
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charles P Graham (2020) — Director
- Former: Ruth H Harrison (2020) — V. President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for the Improvement of Justice
How much does Foundation for the Improvement of Justice give each year?
Foundation for the Improvement of Justice gave $90K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 7 grants.
What is Foundation for the Improvement of Justice's typical grant size?
Foundation for the Improvement of Justice's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Foundation for the Improvement of Justice give grants?
Foundation for the Improvement of Justice's top state is Utah, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (17%) and Georgia (17%).
Does Foundation for the Improvement of Justice give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for the Improvement of Justice's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Improving USjustice system" (6 grants).
Who are Foundation for the Improvement of Justice's largest grantees?
Foundation for the Improvement of Justice's largest 2024 grantees include Sherry Black Foundation ($15,000), For the People ($15,000) and Kidz2Leaders ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for the Improvement of Justice?
Foundation for the Improvement of Justice reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Foundation for the Improvement of Justice's EIN?
Foundation for the Improvement of Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1593170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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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