Pacific Justice Institute
Defend religious freedom, parental rights, and other civil liberties
Pacific Justice Institute at a glance
In short: Pacific Justice Institute gave $700K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $700K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $700,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $700,000
- Median grant
- $700,000
- Total assets
- $8,838,693
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Pacific Justice Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was PJI Foundation Inc ($700K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $700K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PJI Foundation Inc Sacramento, CA | To Fund Subsidiary | $700,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $8,838,693 | $10,720,920 | $4,315,679 | $700,000 | 1 | $344,186 |
About Pacific Justice Institute
Based on IRS filings
Pacific Justice Institute is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $8.8M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $700K. Net investment income was $344K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pacific Justice Institute is led by Brad Dacus, President on the 2022 filing; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Brad Dacus
President
New on the 2022 filing
50 hrs/week
$185K (2022)
Louis Larson
Chairman
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Heft
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Edwards
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Snyder
Attorney
New on the 2022 filing
50 hrs/week
$141K (2022)
Don Stolan
Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Liberatore
Treasurer
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $185K, to Brad Dacus (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Justice Institute
How much does Pacific Justice Institute give each year?
Pacific Justice Institute gave $700K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
How large is Pacific Justice Institute?
Pacific Justice Institute reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.7M.
What is Pacific Justice Institute?
Pacific Justice Institute is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $8.8M in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Pacific Justice Institute operate?
Pacific Justice Institute has awarded grants in California.
What is Pacific Justice Institute's EIN?
Pacific Justice Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3080680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.
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 2022 (received by the IRS January 31, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022
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