Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability
Mobilize community voice, advocate for sound policy, and eradicate injustice to promote equal access to opporunity regardless of wealth,race, income, and place.
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability at a glance
In short: Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability gave $215K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,000
- +38.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,000
- +38.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $19,089,713
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fresno Building Healthy Communities ($105K). Together the top 5 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability gives
- Giving grew 229% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $215K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno Building Healthy Communities Fresno, CA | Collaborative climate change and health equity in fresno, clean energy community engagement | $105,000 |
| California State University Fresno Foundation Fresno, CA | Collaborative Climate Change and Health Equity in Fresno | $35,000 |
| Faith in the Valley Stockton, CA | Collaborative Climate Change and Health Equity in Fresno | $30,000 |
| Central California Environmental Justice Network Fresno, CA | Collaborative Climate Change and Health Equity in Fresno | $30,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepeneurs Calabasas, CA | Collaborative Climate Change and Health Equity in Fresno | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,089,713 | $7,350,068 | $4,642,579 | $215,000 | 5 | $423,536 |
| 2023 | $16,269,214 | $6,172,594 | $4,115,120 | $155,000 | 5 | $15,756 |
| 2022 | $14,068,445 | $6,182,497 | $3,591,020 | $175,000 | 7 | $3,187 |
| 2021 | $11,459,041 | $8,485,132 | $3,119,439 | $65,429 | 4 | $2,882 |
| 2020 | $6,337,723 | $4,460,129 | $2,695,601 | $90,250 | 4 | $3,551 |
About Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability
Based on IRS filings
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $215K. Net investment income was $424K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability is led by Phoebe Seaton, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phoebe Seaton
Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director
Co-Founder, Co-Director & Legal Director → Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Veronica Garibav
Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director
Co-Founder & Co-Director → Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $172K (2024)
Leticia Corona
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaylon Hammond
Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $144K (2024)
Randall Winston
Director
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fearing Chamberlin
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Claiborne
Directing Attorney
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Sandra Celedon
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina So
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jennifer Fearing (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Misty Sanford (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Vinit Mukhija (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $172K, to Veronica Garibav (Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability
How much does Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability give each year?
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability gave $215K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $155K across 5 grants.
What is Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability's typical grant size?
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $43,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability give grants?
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fresno, CA (3 grants).
Does Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Collaborative Climate Change and Health Equity in Fresno" (4 grants).
Who are Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability's largest grantees?
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability's largest 2024 grantees include Fresno Building Healthy Communities ($105,000), California State University Fresno Foundation ($35,000) and Faith in the Valley ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability?
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability reported $19.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What is Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability?
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Fresno, CA. It holds $19.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability's EIN?
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1517800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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