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Roderick And Solange Macarthur Justice Center is a private corporation based in NILES, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. It holds total assets of $92M. Annual income is reported at $34M. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2011 to $92M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The Roderick & Solange MacArthur Justice Center is a national, non-profit law firm dedicated to protecting civil rights and fighting unfairness in the criminal legal system through litigation at the trial, appellate, and Supreme Court levels. Founded in 1985, and now with offices in Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Washington D.C, the MacArthur Justice Center works to protect the rights of the poor, the marginalized and the vulnerable in the criminal justice system, combat racial discrimination, stop the punishment of poverty, fight unjust prosecutions and police misconduct, and vindicate the rights of people who are imprisoned and detained. Individual and class action clients were represented in over 200 cases. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Roderick And Solange Macarthur Justice Center has made 2 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $787K. The foundation has distributed between $747K and $827K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $747K to $827K, with an average award of $787K. Grant recipients are concentrated in Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Roderick & Solange MacArthur Justice Center is a national, non-profit law firm dedicated to protecting civil rights and fighting unfairness in the criminal legal system through litigation at the trial, appellate, and Supreme Court levels. Founded in 1985, and now with offices in Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Washington D.C, the MacArthur Justice Center works to protect the rights of the poor, the marginalized and the vulnerable in the criminal justice system, combat racial discrimination, stop the punishment of poverty, fight unjust prosecutions and police misconduct, and vindicate the rights of people who are imprisoned and detained. Individual and class action clients were represented in over 200 cases.
Expenses: $8.8M
The Roderick & Solange MacArthur Justice Center is a national, non-profit law firm dedicated to protecting civil rights and fighting unfairness in the criminal legal system through litigation at the trial, appellate, and Supreme Court levels. Founded in 1985, and now with offices in Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Washington D.C, the MacArthur Justice Center works to protect the rights of the poor, the marginalized and the vulnerable in the criminal justice system, combat racial discrimination, stop the punishment of poverty, fight unjust prosecutions and police misconduct, and vindicate the rights of people who are imprisoned and detained. Individual and class action clients were represented in over 200 cases. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 2 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL.
Roderick And Solange Macarthur Justice Center has distributed a total of $1.6M across 2 grants. The median grant size is $787K, with an average of $787K. Individual grants have ranged from $747K to $827K.
Roderick And Solange Macarthur Justice Center typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Roderick And Solange Macarthur Justice Center is headquartered in NILES, IL.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Ali | Exec Dir/President (as of 8/14/23) | $234K | $23K | $257K |
| Kristin Anderson | Secretary (as of 8/14/23) | $173K | $11K | $183K |
| Marylou Bane | Treasurer/Director of Finance | $119K | $12K | $131K |
| John R Macarthur | Dir/Chairman/President (until 8/14/23) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David J Bradford | Director (as of 12/31/23) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Cordova | Vice Chairman/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph Margulies | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$92M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$89.7M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
2
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$787K
Median Grant
$787K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$747K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death Penalty Information CenterCapital punishment education | Niles, IL | $747K | 2023 |