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Justice Information Resource Network Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 52-1130140 Website

To promote the effective and efficient administration of criminal and juvenile justice through the objective analysis of data and the dissemination of research that informs policy and practice.

Key facts about Justice Information Resource Network Inc

In short: Justice Information Resource Network Inc gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $123K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
52-1130140
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,107,406
Grants made (2024)
9
Average grant
$123,045
Median grant
$58,213
Total assets
$733,213
Primary geography
Maryland (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$733K

+87.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

+15.2% YoY

Grant Count

9

+80.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$123K

-36.0% YoY

How Justice Information Resource Network Inc gives

  • Giving grew 12651% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Justice Information Resource Network Inc

Based on IRS filings

Justice Information Resource Network Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $733K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $5.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.

Cities

WashingtonAlexandriaEast LansingFairfaxPortlandRockvilleArlingtonHoustonLexingtonLowell

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M3 grants2019 3 grants2020 1 grant2021 0 grants2022 5 grants2023 9 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $1.1M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Westat Inc: $484KWestat Inc$484KUrban Institute: $262KUrban Institute$262KMichigan State University: $83KMichigan State University$83KTexas Southern University: $60KTexas Southern University$60KGeorge Mason University: $58KGeorge Mason University$58KAssociation of Prosecuring Attorneys Inc: $58KAssociation of ProsecuringAttorneys Inc$58KUniversity of Massachusetts of Lowell: $56KUniversity of Massachusetts ofLowell$56KNational Organization for Victim Assistance: $27KNational Organization forVictim Assistance$27KAmerican Probation and Parole Association: $19KAmerican Probation and ParoleAssociation$19K

The largest 2024 recipient was Westat Inc ($484K). Together the top 9 received $1.1M.

Grant Size Distribution

18 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K8$50–100K1$100–250K3$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 18 (44%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Westat Inc Rockville, MDSubaward$483,897
Urban Institute Washington, DCSubaward$262,069
Michigan State University East Lansing, MISubaward$82,664
Texas Southern University Houston, TXSubaward$60,439
George Mason University Fairfax, VASubaward$58,213
Association of Prosecuring Attorneys Inc Washington, DCSubaward$57,634
University of Massachusetts of Lowell Lowell, MASubaward$56,050
National Organization for Victim Assistance Alexandria, VASubaward$27,036
American Probation and Parole Association Lexington, KYSubaward$19,404

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$733,213$391,561$607,924
Revenue$3,518,038$3,340,696$2,273,751
Expenses$3,530,059$3,359,043$2,489,690
Net Investment Income$5$531$255

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Justice Information Resource Network Inc is led by Jeffrey Sedgwick, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jeffrey Sedgwick

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $174K (2019) → $178K (2024)

  • George Shaler

    President

    Past President → President, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Audrey Fleming

    Finance Director

    Finance Manager → Finance Director, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $103K (2023) → $106K (2024)

  • Susan Smith Howley

    Project Manager

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $127K (2023) → $128K (2024)

  • Jack McDevitt PhD

    Delegate

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kara Miller

    Delegate

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher Henning PhD

    Delegate

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Beck

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen M Haas PhD

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (12)
  • Former: Megan Alderden PhD (2019–2023) — Past President
  • Former: Roger K Przybylski (2019–2023) — Research Manager
  • Former: Susan Smith-Howley (2020–2022) — Project Manager
  • Former: Jessica Reichert (2022) — Delegate
  • Former: Mindi TenNapel PhD MDA (2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
  • Former: Stephanie Lopez-Howard (2022) — Vice President
  • Former: Jack McDermitt (2019–2021) — Delegate
  • Former: Kelly Officer (2019–2021) — Delegate
  • Former: Misty Kifer (2019–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
  • Former: Stephanie Howard (2019–2021) — Delegate
  • Former: Jim McDonogh (2021) — President
  • Former: James McDonough (2019–2020) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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

Jeffrey Sedgwick — Executive Director: $178KJeffrey SedgwickExecutive Director$178KSusan Smith Howley — Project Manager: $128KSusan Smith HowleyProject Manager$128KAudrey Fleming — Finance Director: $106KAudrey FlemingFinance Director$106K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $178K, to Jeffrey Sedgwick (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Justice Information Resource Network Inc

How much does Justice Information Resource Network Inc give each year?

Justice Information Resource Network Inc gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $961K across 5 grants.

What is Justice Information Resource Network Inc's typical grant size?

Justice Information Resource Network Inc's median grant in 2024 was $58,213, and its average grant was $123,045, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Justice Information Resource Network Inc give grants?

Justice Information Resource Network Inc's top state is Maryland, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (29%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).

Does Justice Information Resource Network Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Justice Information Resource Network Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Subaward" (9 grants).

Who are Justice Information Resource Network Inc's largest grantees?

Justice Information Resource Network Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Westat Inc ($483,897), Urban Institute ($262,069) and Michigan State University ($82,664), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Justice Information Resource Network Inc?

Justice Information Resource Network Inc reported $733K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.

What is Justice Information Resource Network Inc?

Justice Information Resource Network Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Washington, DC. It holds $733K in total assets as of 2024.

What is Justice Information Resource Network Inc's EIN?

Justice Information Resource Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1130140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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