TJTFA ACCELERATES THE MOMENTUM OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCATES DRIVING CHANGE--FROM WATERSHED LEGISLATIVE VICTORIES TO THE GENERATIONS-LONG BATTLES THAT CHANGE PERCEPTIONS--ACROSS EVERY CORNER OF THE COUNTRY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$57.0M
-17.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.8M
-15.2% YoY
Grant Count
24
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$659K
-25.8% YoY
About The Just Trust for Action
Based on IRS filings
The Just Trust for Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in DURHAM, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $57.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $15.8M. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $56,968,972 | $69,064,381 | $89,222,270 |
| Revenue | $2,659,898 | $2,935,851 | — |
| Expenses | $17,253,007 | $22,812,285 | $21,549,327 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,597,003 | $853,097 | — |
| 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
74 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fwdus ($5,000,000), Action for Safety and Justice ($3,000,000), American Civil Liberties Union ($3,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE SACRAMENTO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000,000 |
| ACTION FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE SACRAMENTO, CA | CONTRIBUTION FOR FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY | $100,000 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION NEW YORK, NY | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY | $3,000,000 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, KY | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY | $100,000 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, KY | CONTRIBUTION FOR FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY | $30,000 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION OF LOUISIANA NEW ORLEANS, LA | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY | $200,000 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON, WV | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY | $100,000 |
| AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION ALEXANDRIA, VA | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY | $100,000 |
| DRUG POLICY ACTION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,500,000 |
| EMPOWER MISSISSIPPI RIDGELAND, MS | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID PLOUFFE | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JENNY KIM | BOARD DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KEVIN MADDENTERM ENDED OCT 2024 | BOARD DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOHN BAILEYTERM BEGAN OCT 2024 | BOARD DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANA ZAMORA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 9 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Just Trust for Action?
The Just Trust for Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in DURHAM, NC. It holds $57.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Just Trust for Action?
As of 2024, The Just Trust for Action holds $57.0M in total assets with $2.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $15.8M in 2024.
Where does The Just Trust for Action operate?
The Just Trust for Action has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming.
What size grants does The Just Trust for Action award?
In 2024, The Just Trust for Action awarded 24 grants totaling $15.8M — an average of about $659K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Just Trust for Action's EIN?
The Just Trust for Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1260974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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