Center For Law & Justice Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Center For Law & Justice Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Albany, New York, registered in 1991, with $39,979 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Pine West Plaza Bldg 2, Albany, NY, 12205 EIN 22-3078866 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$40K
▼ 76.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$202K
Net assets
-$8,231
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Center For Law & Justice Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -406% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For Law & Justice Inc: 0 mo reserves · -406% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Center For Law & Justice Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For Law & Justice Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $167K (FY2010) to $40K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $10KNet assets -$8,231
Operating margin
-406.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1,805
Total liabilities
$10K
Net assets
-$8,231
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,979▼76.7% | $202,440▲40.7% | -$8,231▼105% | $1,805▼98.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $171,896▲2.6% | $143,906▼33.0% | $154,230▲22.2% | $161,237▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $167,491▼16.7% | $214,817▲1.7% | $126,240▼27.3% | $131,059▼26.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $201,087▲54.0% | $211,260▲134% | $173,566▼5.5% | $178,268▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $130,569▼43.4% | $90,208▼8.2% | $183,739▲28.2% | $185,034▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $230,827▲71.7% | $98,252▼23.6% | $143,378▲1227% | $145,106▲1029% | 990 |
| 2018 | $134,412▲42.4% | $128,662▲16.7% | $10,803▲114% | $12,855▲140% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $94,393▼31.7% | $110,264▲28.7% | $5,053▼75.9% | $5,347▼83.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $138,285▲125% | $85,698▼6.9% | $20,924▲166% | $31,980▲542% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $61,455▼35.0% | $92,057▼15.3% | -$31,663▼2884% | $4,980▼4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $94,594▲7.2% | $108,647▲54.7% | -$1,061▼108% | $5,188▼62.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $88,244▲99.5% | $70,240▼9.1% | $12,992▲359% | $13,916▲338% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $44,239▼45.7% | $77,306▼15.1% | -$5,012▼118% | $3,179▼89.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $81,424▼51.1% | $91,039▼20.3% | $28,055▼25.5% | $31,513▼37.4% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $166,552 | $114,298 | $37,670 | $50,380 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $125K total
2 grants to Center For Law & Justice Inc totaling $125K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc | Ppe, food, housing and emergency aid assistance | 2020 | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Law & Justice Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Law & Justice Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-3078866, based in Albany, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Law & Justice Inc's EIN?
- Center For Law & Justice Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-3078866.
- How much revenue does Center For Law & Justice Inc report?
- Center For Law & Justice Inc reported $39,979 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Law & Justice Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Law & Justice Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Law & Justice Inc (EIN 22-3078866) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.