National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform
THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM (NICJR) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CONSULTING, RESEARCH, AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELDS OF JUVENILE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION. NICJR PROVIDES CONSULTATION, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND TRAINING TO AN ARRAYOF ORGANIZATIONS; INCLUDING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.5M
+32.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+235.3% YoY
Grant Count
13
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$122K
+261.0% YoY
About National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform
Based on IRS filings
National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $123K.
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 | $13,511,781 | $10,205,927 | $6,217,454 |
| Revenue | $7,057,829 | $7,761,354 | $5,042,511 |
| Expenses | $6,161,226 | $3,882,374 | $2,262,400 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $123,245 | $28,040 | $2,065 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community and Youth Outreach Inc (cyo) ($212,457), Youth Alivfe ($186,805), Health Resources in Action Inc ($185,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY AND YOUTH OUTREACH INC (CYO) OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $212,457 |
| YOUTH ALIVFE OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $186,805 |
| HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION INC BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $185,000 |
| BALTIMORE COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER (BCMC) BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $180,000 |
| WE OUR US UNITY ENGAGEMENT MENS MOVEMENT INCORPORATED GWYNN OAK, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $180,000 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $160,000 |
| RECYCLE FORCE INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $160,000 |
| CENTER FOR HOPE INC BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $120,000 |
| ECLECTIC SOUL VOICES CORPORATION INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $70,000 |
| THOMAS RIDLEY'S 1 LIKE ME INC INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID MUHAMMAD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $228,831 |
| DIANA DAHL | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS | 2 | $184,652 |
| KEILAND HENDERSON | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF VIOLENCE REDUCTION | 2 | $121,230 |
| MIKAELA RABINOWITZ | DIRECTOR OF DATA AND RESEARCH | 2 | $92,904 |
| GORDON BARANCO | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ALISE MARSHALL | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ARNOLD PERKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JAMES BELL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JAVIER STAURING | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform?
National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $13.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform?
As of 2024, National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform holds $13.5M in total assets with $7.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform operate?
National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Tennessee.
What size grants does National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform award?
In 2024, National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform awarded 13 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $122K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform's EIN?
National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5269212. 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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