Justice Innovation Inc
Justice Innovation Inc, known publicly as the Center for Justice Innovation, is a New York, New York-based public charity. It works to build a fairer justice system and safer communities through community-based programs, research, and technical assistance.
Justice Innovation Inc at a glance
In short: Justice Innovation Inc gave $5.6M across 87 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,622,124
- +41.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 87
- +117.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $64,622
- -35.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,198
- Total assets
- $79,961,305
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Justice Innovation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 520 8Th Ave Suite 1801, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (646) 386-3100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Justice Innovation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Research Foundation of CUNY ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 167 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Center is based in New York, and its 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. New York received 54% of grant dollars, followed by Oregon (9%), Virginia (6%), Pennsylvania (4%), and Alabama (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Justice Innovation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $2.6M (2023) to $5.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 87 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Research Foundation of CUNY New York, NY | Subcontractor Federal Grant | $1,120,219 |
| NPC Research Lincoln City, OR | Subcontractor Federal Grant | $371,455 |
| George Mason University Fairfax, VA | Subcontractor Federal Grant | $304,671 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York City, NY | Subcontractor NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice | $302,853 |
| Justleadershipusa Inc New York City, NY | Subcontractor Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | $276,756 |
| Gwen Wright DBA Change Matters Long Island City, NY | Subcontractor Macarthur Foundation | $224,667 |
| The Osborne Association Bronx, NY | Subcontractor NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice | $218,750 |
| Why Not Prosper Inc Norristown, PA | Subcontractor Macarthur Foundation | $216,936 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Subcontractor Federal Grant | $156,200 |
| Fountain House Inc New York, NY | Subcontractor NYS Department of Health | $142,044 |
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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 | $79,961,305 | $127,610,940 | $126,602,789 | $5,622,124 | 87 | $329,906 |
| 2024 | $75,629,648 | $123,044,925 | $105,183,007 | $3,980,192 | 40 | $223,812 |
| 2023 | $65,939,631 | $102,639,038 | $89,459,579 | $2,640,670 | 24 | $2,105 |
| 2022 | $32,904,261 | $38,389,954 | $18,633,866 | $3,743,951 | 16 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Center’s stated mission is to center safety and racial justice in partnership with communities, courts, and people most impacted. Its work includes court reform and alternatives to incarceration; community safety and investment; research and evaluation; training and technical assistance; and policy development.
The Center’s 2025 grants include payments described as subcontractor costs for federal grants and for work connected to the NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, and the New York State Department of Health. Among supported organizations, JustLeadershipUSA says it empowers people directly impacted by the criminal legal system; The Osborne Association says it provides services to defendants, incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, and their families; Why Not Prosper says it provides residential services for formerly incarcerated women; and Fountain House says it works to help people most impacted by serious mental illness lead connected and healthy lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Center reported 87 grants totaling $5,622,124. Grant amounts ranged from $5,160 to $1,120,219, with a median of $16,198. The largest awards included $1,120,219 to the Research Foundation of CUNY, $371,455 to NPC Research, $304,671 to George Mason University, $302,853 to the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, and $276,756 to JustLeadershipUSA Inc. The listed purposes identify these awards as subcontractor costs.
No application process or deadline is stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these directors: Adam Durrett, Adem Bunkeddeko, Allen Waxman, Ann-Marie Foster, Cecily Carson, Eric Lee (outgoing), Eyasu McCall, Jeremy Travis, Jimmy Charite, and Judge Jonathan Lippman.
Justice Innovation Inc is led by Courtney Bryan, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 14 of 30 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Courtney Bryan
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$225K (2023) → $365K (2025)
Rasmia Kirmani
Board Chair
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherene Crawford
Managing Director, Business & Operations
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$216K (2025)
Amanda Berman
Senior Director & Court Reform
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$186K (2025)
Maria Almonte-Weston
Senior Director & Court Reform
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$180K (2025)
Cecily Carson
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Lee
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eyasu McCall
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judge Jonathan Lippman
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judge Victoria Pratt
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlon Peterson
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Roberts
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Goldstein
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Maloney
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adem Bunkeddeko
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Travis
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Durrett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Waxman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann-Marie Foster
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Charite
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Savago
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$133K (2023) → $223K (2025)
Susan McClure
General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$134K (2023) → $213K (2025)
Dona Roy
Chief Administration Officer
Director & Hr Administrator → Chief Administration Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $221K (2025)
James Brodick
Chief Strategic Growth Officer
Director & Community Development → Chief Program Officer & Community Safety, 2024
Chief Program Officer & Community Safety → Chief Strategic Growth Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$140K (2023) → $225K (2025)
Jethro Antoine
Chief Program Officer & Court Reform
Director & Court Reform → Chief Program Officer & Court Reform, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$138K (2023) → $225K (2025)
Julian Adler
Md, R, I & National Impact
Chief Innovation & Strategy → Chief Innovation & Strat, 2024
Chief Innovation & Strat → Md, R, I & National Impact, 2025
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$136K (2023) → $219K (2025)
Theron Pride
Md, National Initiatives & Research
Managing Director, National Initiatives & Research → Md, National Initiatives & Research, 2025
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$227K (2024) → $264K (2025)
Andy Santiago
Financial Controller
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$192K (2025)
Daniel Lavoie
Chief External Affairs Officer
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$219K (2025)
Olivia Dana
Chief of Staff
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$188K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robyn Mazur (2023) — Senior Director & National Training
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $365K, to Courtney Bryan (Chief Executive Officer). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Justice Innovation Inc
How much does Justice Innovation Inc give each year?
Justice Innovation Inc gave $5.6M across 87 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.0M across 40 grants.
What is Justice Innovation Inc's typical grant size?
Justice Innovation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $16,198, and its average grant was $64,622, across 87 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Justice Innovation Inc give grants?
Justice Innovation Inc gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (9%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), New York City, NY (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Justice Innovation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 87 grants with a stated purpose on Justice Innovation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Subcontractor Federal Grant" (67 grants), "Subcontractor Macarthur Foundation" (9 grants) and "Subcontractor NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice" (6 grants).
Who are Justice Innovation Inc's largest grantees?
Justice Innovation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Research Foundation of CUNY ($1,120,219), NPC Research ($371,455) and George Mason University ($304,671), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Justice Innovation Inc?
Justice Innovation Inc reported $80.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $127.6M.
What does Justice Innovation Inc fund?
The Center’s stated mission is to center safety and racial justice in partnership with communities, courts, and people most impacted. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Justice Innovation Inc?
Justice Innovation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Justice Innovation Inc's EIN?
Justice Innovation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2810883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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