Rising for Justice Inc
Washington, DCFounded 1980
Washington, DCFounded 1980
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mission statement
Rising for justice's (RFJ) mission is to leverage the collaborative efforts of law and social work students and seasoned attorneys and social workers to address RFJ's clients' needs through an interdisciplinary approach and to secure equal access to justice for clients who cannot afford representation. RFJ offers direct representation in district of columbia courts and various administrative agencies and educates law students from local schools in trial advocacy and essential legal skills, emphasizing the importance of pro bono service. Furthermore, RFJ provides field placements for social work graduate students.
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$12.7M raised across 60 grants (2019–2024 filings)
Funders across 11 states (2019–2024 filings)
| Funder | Total Awarded |
|---|---|
| The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | $11,365,165 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $1,007,881 |
| Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation | $70,000 |
| Venable Baetjer and Howard Foundation | $40,000 |
| John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation | $25,000 |
| Miller & Chevalier Charitable Foundation | $20,000 |
| Truist Foundation Fka Suntrust Foundation | $20,000 |
| The Rapoport Family Foundation | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $19,300 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $18,500 |
Totals reflect grants as reported on funder tax returns. Timing may not match recipient revenue: funder and recipient fiscal years often differ, and grants paid by a funder in one year may be recognized by the recipient in a different year.
$3.1M in expenses
Executive Director
Director Of Social Work
Director of Development
Treasurer
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