Public Justice Center Inc
The Public Justice Center (PJC) pursues systemic change to build a just society. The PJC uses legal advocacy tools to pursue social justice, economic and race equity, and fundamental human rights for people who are struggling to provide for their basic needs. The PJC is a nonprofit civil rights law firm that provides advice and representation to people with low incomes, advocates before legislatures and government agencies, and collaborates with community and advocacy organizations. The PJC chooses projects and cases that will make a significant impact on systems, laws, and policies.
Public Justice Center Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,167,654
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $4,137,520
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $122,899
- +187.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,539,501
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Public Justice Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2023) to $247K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $247K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Love and Resistance Baltimore, MD | Community Services | $148,974 |
| Organizing Black Baltimore, MD | Community Services | $98,377 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,167,654 | $4,137,520 | $4,539,501 | — | — | $122,899 |
| 2024 | $4,499,235 | $3,703,859 | $4,215,224 | $247,351 | 2 | $42,766 |
| 2023 | $4,821,954 | $4,303,341 | $4,031,510 | $145,701 | 1 | $100,532 |
| 2022 | $3,311,123 | $3,104,378 | $3,594,832 | — | — | $119,463 |
| 2021 | $4,277,765 | $4,219,324 | $2,918,617 | — | — | $64,865 |
About Public Justice Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Public Justice Center Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $123K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Public Justice Center Inc is led by Debra L. Gardner, Legal Director & Interim Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 6 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra L. Gardner
Legal Director & Interim Executive Director
Legal Director → Legal Director & Interim Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$135K (2021) → $164K (2025)
Jeniece Jones
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$162K (2023) → $164K (2025)
Kathleen Gregory
Director of Development & Interim Executive Director
Director of Development → Director of Development & Interim Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $137K (2025)
Colette Colclough
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Midkiff
Director of Finance & Administrator
Director of Finance & Administration → Director of Finance, 2024
Director of Finance → Director of Finance & Administrator, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $130K (2025)
Andy Dahl
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry C. Simmons Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Klingenmaier
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rashad Staton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Meekins
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Cole-Chu Esq.
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Mickey Blumenthal Esq.
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Pacheco Esq.
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Xander Perry
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Bragdon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John B. Pollock
Attorney
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$127K (2021) → $127K (2025)
C. Matthew Hill
Attorney
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024) → $113K (2025)
Simeon Niles
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dena Robinson Esq.
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kinnamont
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Ahmed S. Elsayed-Ahmed (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Camille Blake Fall Esquire (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Hannah Cole-Chu Esquire (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Kinnamont Stewart (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Max Blumenthal Esquire (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mehgan Sidhu Esquire (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Miriam Nemeth Esquire (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Tonya Bana Esquire (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Charles Hill (2023) — Attorney
- Former: Debra L. Garnder (2023) — Legal Drector
- Former: Dena Robinson Esquire (2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas Pacheco Esquire (2023) — Director
- Former: Darryl Tarver Esquire (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth A. Hafey Esquire (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Heather E. Harris Professor (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: John Nethercut (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jordan D. Rosenfeld Esquire (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kenneth M. Jones II (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sally Dworak-Fisher (2021–2022) — Attorney
- Former: Barbara Dipietro PhD (2021) — Director
- Former: Emried D. Cole Jr. (2021) — Director
- Former: Jean Zachariasiewicz Esquire (2021) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Elliott (2021) — Director of Development
- Former: Michele Mendez Esquire (2021) — Director
- Former: Victoria Schultz (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $164K, to Jeniece Jones (Executive Director (Thru 11/30/2024)). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Public Justice Center Inc
How large is Public Justice Center Inc?
Public Justice Center Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is Public Justice Center Inc?
Public Justice Center Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Public Justice Center Inc operate?
Public Justice Center Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Public Justice Center Inc's EIN?
Public Justice Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1412226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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