Initiate Justice's mission is to activate the power of people directly impacted by mass incarceration to be leaders in the movement to end it. Through direct outreach and trainings,we develop organizers both inside and outside of prisons, and identify our members' top priorities to reduce prison populations and increase the human rights of those currently incarcerated. We envision a California with healthy and economically empowered communities, free from mass criminalization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+61.1% YoY
Revenue
$3.0M
+110.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$40K
+336.8% YoY
Expenses
$1.5M
-12.9% YoY
About Initiate Justice
Based on IRS filings
Initiate Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,614,552 | $2,244,084 | $2,227,656 |
| Revenue | $3,036,251 | $1,440,499 | $1,995,677 |
| Expenses | $1,526,190 | $1,751,715 | $1,471,055 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $39,977 | $9,152 | $3,256 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antoinette Ratcliffe | Executive Dir. | 40 | $131,232 |
| Marta Zepeda | Dir. of Finance | 40 | $103,354 |
| Taina Vargas | Chair&Pres. | 40 | — |
| Jay Hockley | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Mireya Gonzalez | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Jonathyn Barber | Director | 1 | — |
| Rahsaan Thomas | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Initiate Justice?
Initiate Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Initiate Justice?
As of 2024, Initiate Justice holds $3.6M in total assets with $3.0M in annual revenue.
Where does Initiate Justice operate?
Initiate Justice has awarded grants in California.
What is Initiate Justice's EIN?
Initiate Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1028920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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