Justice Speaks
To transform culture's definition of human worth through prevention, education, oureach,and restoration.
Justice Speaks at a glance
- Total assets
- $246,945
- -58.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $45,143
- -95.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $284,208
- -59.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Justice Speaks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Radiance Church Los Angeles, CA | — | $28,527 |
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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 | $246,945 | $45,143 | $284,208 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $601,410 | $1,069,356 | $704,707 | $28,527 | 1 | $45 |
| 2023 | $144,238 | $93,830 | $258,442 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $297,194 | $90,984 | $93,915 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $294,652 | $87,622 | $85,799 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $71,676 | $65,633 | $84,078 | — | — | — |
About Justice Speaks
Based on IRS filings
Justice Speaks is a public charity focused on Education, based in Glendale, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $247K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Justice Speaks is led by Sharon Cheng, President on the 2025 filing; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Cheng
President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$60K (2025)
Jodi Hannah
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Swaine
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helena Hwang
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jonathan Ngai (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Sharon Ngai (2020–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $60K, to Sharon Cheng (President).
Frequently asked questions about Justice Speaks
How large is Justice Speaks?
Justice Speaks reported $247K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $45K.
What is Justice Speaks?
Justice Speaks is a public charity focused on Education, based in Glendale, CA. It holds $247K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Justice Speaks operate?
Justice Speaks has awarded grants in California.
What is Justice Speaks's EIN?
Justice Speaks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5179347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
Live grants for the work Justice Speaks funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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