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Human and Civil Rights : Advocacy and Education

Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law

Winning meaningful, measurable change in the public sector

four stars

91.90

120 Broadway Suite 1750
New York, NY 10271
tel: (646) 292-8310   Web Site
EIN: 13-3839293

Board Leadership
Patricia Bauman and Robert A. Atkins
Co-Chairs

CEO
Michael Waldman
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.90 four stars
  Financial 88.95 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 97.00 four stars
This rating was published 09/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve our systems of democracy and justice. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Center's work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protection in the fight against terrorism. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting-edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them - in Congress and the states, the courts, and in the court of public opinion.

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve our systems of democracy and justice. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Center's work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protection in the fight against terrorism. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting-edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them - in Congress and the states, the courts, and in the court of public opinion.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2019
Number of public events held to further mission
31
Number of affiliates speaking to government leaders about relevant policy issues
20
Number of reports written/published
23
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This impact information is current as of August 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

three stars

88.95

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

97.00

This rating was published 09/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 72.6%
  Administrative Expenses 15.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 11.9%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.08
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.71
  Program Expenses Growth 17.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 13.1%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law (NY) 91.90 four stars
Students for Liberty (VA) 91.20 four stars
Advocates International (VA) 96.40 four stars
American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Foundation (NJ) 91.15 four stars
Families Against Mandatory Minimums Foundation (DC) 92.22 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $25,107,289
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $945,667
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $26,052,956
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $26,052,956
   Other Revenue $152,455
TOTAL REVENUE $26,205,411
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $16,290,201
   Administrative Expenses $3,220,723
   Fundraising Expenses $2,634,167
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $22,145,091
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $4,060,320
   
Net Assets $31,589,984

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Advocacy $16,290,201 100.0%

Ratings History
Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law has received 3 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-06 09/01/2020 91.90 four stars
2018-06 05/01/2019 91.92 four stars
2017-06 08/01/2018 90.88 four stars
2017-06 07/01/2018 89.58 three stars
2016-06 08/01/2017 92.48 four stars
2015-06 06/01/2016 90.50 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 09/01/2015 89.49 three stars
2013-06 07/01/2014 92.87 four stars
2012-06 06/01/2013 92.76 four stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 88.40 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 08/01/2010 79.11 two stars
2008-06 08/01/2009 95.64 four stars
2006-08 12/15/2007 90.46 four stars
2005-08 12/15/2006 90.22 four stars
2004-08 12/01/2005 80.14 three stars
2003-08 10/01/2004 86.48 three stars
2002-08 10/01/2003 92.58 four stars
2001-08 02/05/2003 90.33 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 13-3839293
Name in IRS Master File WILLIAM J BRENNAN JR CENTER FOR JUSTICE INC
NTEE Code B40
NTEE Classification Higher Education Institutions
NTEE Type Educational Institutions and Related Activities
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (994) Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code
(124) Study and research (non-scientific)
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date September, 1995
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$431,859 1.95% Michael Waldman President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law (NY) 91.90 four stars
Death with Dignity National Center (OR) 93.65 four stars
American Family Association (MS) 90.71 four stars
The Florida Bar Foundation (FL) 89.39 three stars
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (DC) 91.64 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law
120 Broadway
Suite 1750
New York, NY 10271
tel: (646) 292-8310
fax: (212) 463-7308
EIN: 13-3839293

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Board Leadership

Patricia Bauman and Robert A. Atkins
Co-Chairs

CEO

Michael Waldman
President

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