Project Expedite Justice
Project Expedite Justice's mission is to assist victims of mass atrocities and serious human rights abuses to find justice through all available legal mechanisms.
Project Expedite Justice at a glance
In short: Project Expedite Justice gave $436K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $436,136
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $87,227
- Median grant
- $46,099
- Total assets
- $6,509,032
- +58.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Project Expedite Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Physicians for Human Rights ($265K). Together the top 5 received $436K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $436K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians for Human Rights New York, NY | This is a subgrant to achieve the goals of the project, saqmip23ca0287: supporting lawful governance | $265,368 |
| Health Professionals Network for Tigray Portland, OR | This is a subgrant to achieve the goals of the project, saqmip23ca0287: supporting lawful governance | $71,001 |
| International Coalition of Sites of Conscience New York, NY | This is a subgrant to achieve the goals of the project, saqmip24gr5057: supporting stability and rule of law | $46,099 |
| Organization for Justice and Accountability in the Horn of Africa Washington DC, DC | This is a subgrant to achieve the goals of the project, saqmip23ca0287: supporting lawful governance | $42,836 |
| Friends of Fafg Inc McLean, VA | This is a subgrant to achieve the goals of the project, saqmip23ca0287: supporting lawful governance | $10,832 |
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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 | $6,509,032 | $7,853,066 | $6,071,389 | $436,136 | 5 | $238,015 |
| 2023 | $4,099,717 | $3,437,816 | $3,462,761 | — | — | $93,381 |
| 2022 | $1,004,909 | $1,863,350 | $1,994,927 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $961,159 | $1,125,872 | $862,694 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $757,878 | $810,965 | $527,729 | — | — | $-239 |
About Project Expedite Justice
Based on IRS filings
Project Expedite Justice is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Kealakekua, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $436K. Net investment income was $238K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Project Expedite Justice is led by Cynthia Tai, Executive Director & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Tai
Executive Director & Secretary
Executive Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $226K (2024)
Brett Carey
Board Member & President
President → Board Member & President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennie Montano
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Gahima
Country Director for Sudan Program
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Luke Tucker
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Villegas
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Sieve
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Tate
Board Member & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Kaahanui
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Tony Tate (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: David wiseman (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jennifer Busch (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Padmini Pandya (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Ravic Huso (2020–2021) — Director
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 $226K, to Cynthia Tai (Executive Director and Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Project Expedite Justice
How much does Project Expedite Justice give each year?
Project Expedite Justice gave $436K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Project Expedite Justice's typical grant size?
Project Expedite Justice's median grant in 2024 was $46,099, and its average grant was $87,227, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Project Expedite Justice give grants?
Project Expedite Justice gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (16%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Project Expedite Justice give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Project Expedite Justice's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Project Expedite Justice's largest grantees?
Project Expedite Justice's largest 2024 grantees include Physicians for Human Rights ($265,368), Health Professionals Network for Tigray ($71,001) and International Coalition of Sites of Conscience ($46,099), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Project Expedite Justice?
Project Expedite Justice reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.9M.
What is Project Expedite Justice?
Project Expedite Justice is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Kealakekua, HI. It holds $6.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Project Expedite Justice's EIN?
Project Expedite Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4018785. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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