TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE CORE VALUES OF AMERICA'S JUSTICE SYSTEM GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTION - AMONG THEM DUE PROCESS, FREEDOM FROM UNREASONABLE SEARCH AND SEIZURE, FAIR SENTENCING AND ASSISTANCE OF EFFECTIVE COUNSEL - BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION TO THE ROLE OF THESE RIGHTS AND VALUES IN A FREE SOCIETY. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS TOWARD THESE ENDS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
+35.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
+2.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.7M
+2.5% YoY
About Nacdl Foundation for Criminal Justice
Based on IRS filings
Nacdl Foundation for Criminal Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $161K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,799,699 | $4,283,747 | $5,076,574 |
| Revenue | $3,575,726 | $1,736,410 | $4,798,036 |
| Expenses | $2,855,859 | $2,759,599 | $3,651,637 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $161,026 | $119,081 | $56,873 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers ($2,742,162).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS WASHINGTON, DC | IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | $2,742,162 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA EVA HUJAR ORR | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL P HEISKELL | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| NINA J GINSBERG | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW S BIRRELL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DREW FINDLING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RYAN P GARRY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN ROSS JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NELLIE L KING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| H EUGENE OLIVER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SONYA PFEIFFER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TODD S PUGH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BARRY C SCHECK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THEODORE SIMON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER A WELLBORN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LISA M WAYNE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| KYLE O'DOWD | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| GERALD LIPPERT | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT | 1 | — |
| STEVEN LOGAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 1 | — |
| HENRY C BRASWELL | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nacdl Foundation for Criminal Justice?
Nacdl Foundation for Criminal Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nacdl Foundation for Criminal Justice?
As of 2024, Nacdl Foundation for Criminal Justice holds $5.8M in total assets with $3.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $2.7M in 2024.
Where does Nacdl Foundation for Criminal Justice operate?
Nacdl Foundation for Criminal Justice has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What size grants does Nacdl Foundation for Criminal Justice award?
In 2024, Nacdl Foundation for Criminal Justice awarded 1 grants totaling $2.7M — an average of about $2.7M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nacdl Foundation for Criminal Justice's EIN?
Nacdl Foundation for Criminal Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2289169. 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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