Furtherjustice Foundation Inc
FurtherJustice Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Harrison, New York, that supports organizations launching or expanding civil legal service programs. Its stated aim is to increase access to justice, power, and equity for underrepresented individuals and communities.
Furtherjustice Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Furtherjustice Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,512,451
- +23.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,877
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Furtherjustice Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Pkfod 500 Mamaroneck Ave 301, Harrison, NY 10528
Phone: (914) 381-8900
Website: https://furtherjustice.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Furtherjustice Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Hour for Woman and Children ($225K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 103 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to Connecticut, 5% to New Jersey, and 3% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Furtherjustice Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $71K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 407% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $299K (2022) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hour for Woman and Children Brentwood, NY | Legal Accelerator Grantee | $150,000 |
| Central American Refugee Center Hempstead, NY | Legal Accelerator Grantee | $135,000 |
| Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence Glastonbury, CT | General Operations | $75,000 |
| Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence Glastonbury, CT | General Operations | $75,000 |
| New Hour for Woman and Children Brentwood, NY | Legal Accelerator Grantee | $75,000 |
| Ola of Eastern Long Island Sagaponack, NY | Legal Accelerator Grantee | $75,000 |
| Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Newark, NJ | Legal Accelerator Grantee | $75,000 |
| Central American Refugee Center Hempstead, NY | Legal Accelerator Grantee | $60,000 |
| Equal Justice Works Washington, DC | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Family Justice Law Center Inc New York, NY | General Operations | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $1,183,375 | $1,637,013 | $1,512,451 | 37 | $1,636,727 | $3,375 | $2,705 |
| 2024 | $453,638 | $1,065,153 | $1,438,827 | $1,230,000 | 32 | $1,438,660 | $15,153 | $26,119 |
| 2023 | $827,312 | $1,402,012 | $948,737 | $735,000 | 16 | $948,737 | $12,012 | $21,543 |
| 2022 | $374,037 | $850,000 | $525,948 | $298,500 | 18 | $525,948 | — | $15,121 |
| 2021 | $49,985 | $50,000 | $15 | — | — | — | — | $317 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Furtherjustice Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
FurtherJustice says it helps organizations launch and expand civil legal service programs, and provides Legal Accelerator and Legal Ecosystem grants to organizations working at the intersection of law and social change. Its Legal Accelerator grants support community-based organizations launching client-centered civil legal services in low-income communities where legal help is scarce.
Grantees’ work includes immigration legal services, domestic-violence-related legal support, and legal services addressing housing insecurity. For example, CARECEN describes its mission as safeguarding the rights of people seeking safe haven; OLA of Eastern Long Island describes work to advance equity for Latino immigrants; and Sanctuary for Families describes itself as a service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related gender violence. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, FurtherJustice reported 37 grants totaling $1,512,451. Grant amounts ranged from $264 to $150,000, with a median of $30,000. The foundation’s Legal Accelerator program offers multi-year grants of up to $375,000 and individualized programmatic assistance. FurtherJustice describes that assistance as including program development and management, volunteer recruitment and management, and mentorship over a two-year period.
Among its 2025 grants were $150,000 to New Hour for Women and Children and $135,000 to the Central American Refugee Center, both listed as Legal Accelerator grantees; $75,000 to OLA of Eastern Long Island and $75,000 to Volunteer Lawyers for Justice, also listed as Legal Accelerator grantees; and $75,000 to the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence for general operations. Other grants included $50,000 each to Equal Justice Works, Family Justice Law Center, Immigrant Justice Corps, and Sanctuary for Families for general operations.
The website describes a Legal Accelerator selection process with a six-week application period, interviews for selected applicants, and an eight-week due-diligence phase. Due diligence covers the applicant’s legal-program goals, budget, staffing, network, and initial sustainability plans, and includes at least one remote meeting. Applicants not selected after due diligence receive a $5,000 grant intended to compensate them for their time.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Kroman as president, David Wermuth as treasurer, and Pamela Landman as secretary. The foundation’s website identifies Akilah Browne and Jennifer Kroman as co-founders.
Furtherjustice Foundation Inc is led by Jennifer L. Kroman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer L. Kroman
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J. Wermuth
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Landman
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Furtherjustice Foundation Inc
How much does Furtherjustice Foundation Inc give each year?
Furtherjustice Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 32 grants.
What is Furtherjustice Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Furtherjustice Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $40,877, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Furtherjustice Foundation Inc that year got $71K on average.
Where does Furtherjustice Foundation Inc give grants?
Furtherjustice Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (21 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), Brentwood, NY (2 grants) and Hempstead, NY (2 grants).
Does Furtherjustice Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Furtherjustice Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Legal Accelerator Grantee" (6 grants).
Who are Furtherjustice Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Furtherjustice Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include New Hour for Woman and Children ($225,000 across 2 grants), Central American Refugee Center ($195,000 across 2 grants) and Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence ($150,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Furtherjustice Foundation Inc fund?
FurtherJustice says it helps organizations launch and expand civil legal service programs, and provides Legal Accelerator and Legal Ecosystem grants to organizations working at the intersection of law and social change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Furtherjustice Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Furtherjustice Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Furtherjustice Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Furtherjustice Foundation Inc's EIN?
Furtherjustice Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3268173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Furtherjustice Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Furtherjustice Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/furtherjustice-foundation-inc-morg_c7899ed52df94a18acb73960f3c1dbe3
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