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New Jersey civil rights and social justice organizations

There are 394 civil rights and advocacy organizations in New Jersey. Combined, these New Jerseyan civil rights and social justice organizations employ 471 people, earn more than $62 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $133 million.
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Types of civil rights and social justice organizations in New Jersey

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Civil rights organizations
 
183
 
$16,491,047
Civil rights and social justice alliances and advocates
 
44
 
$1,390,858
Women's rights advocacy organizations
 
43
 
$3,321,210
Voter registration and education organizations
 
39
 
$7,289,898
LGBT rights organizations
 
38
 
$4,956,115
Civil liberties advocates and organizations
 
29
 
$13,203,962
Organizations supporting multiple civil rights and social justice organizations
 
14
 
$25,620
Anti-abortion organizations
 
8
 
$1,259,423
Civil rights and social justice professional societies
 
6
 
$789,757
Civil rights and social justice research and public policy institutes
 
3
 
$20,279,418
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Civil rights and social justice organizations by major New Jersey cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
New York City, NY
 
281
 
$51,756,886
Philadelphia, PA
 
57
 
$1,136,930
Trenton
 
29
 
$7,839,226
Atlantic City
 
19
 
$43,259
Vineland
 
4
 
$827,371
Ocean City
 
3
 
$0
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Job trends for New Jersey civil rights and social justice organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
28
1-10
 
20
11-25
 
11
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of civil rights and social justice organizations in New Jersey

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
64
$250k to $1M
 
24
$1M to $5M
 
12
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of civil rights and social justice organizations in New Jersey

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Oneten Coalition

Oneten advances one million Black individuals into family-sustaining careers using a skills-first approach, aiming to close the opportunity gap.
Revenue
$20.1m
Assets
$77.0m
Employees
81
EIN
86-1528485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund (NJCAEF)

NJCAEF is a nonprofit organization that works to empower low- and moderate-income people through research, education and training on public policy issues important to working families and seniors.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
55
EIN
22-2493628
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Garden State Equality Education Fund

NJ's leading civil rights nonprofit educates on LGBT issues, anti-bullying, and safe schools through public forums and information for the community.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
17
EIN
20-2588166
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Women's Rights Information Center

To help women help themselves by providing a clearing house of reliable facts for informed decision making, peer counseling, and a variety of educational, training, practical, and life enhancing programs in a supportive environment.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
32
EIN
23-7453339
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Civil Liberties Union - NJ Foundation

Provide assistance to those denied their Civil Liberties. Promote and defend Civil Liberties principles.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
36
EIN
22-2010593
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Casa for Children of Essex County

Casa for Children of Essex County advocates for abused and neglected children, providing mentorship and support to ensure their safe and permanent homes.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
18
EIN
22-2745450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Salvation and Social Justice A NJ Nonprofit

Salvation and Social Justice advocates for just public policy, reimagines justice systems, and organizes against police brutality in NJ.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$858.8k
Employees
22
EIN
83-1019858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Atheists

American Atheists promotes separation of church and state, educates about atheism, protects civil liberties, and has over 3,500 members in all 50 states.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
16
EIN
74-2466507
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hudson County Court Appointed Special Advocates

Hudson County CASA advocates for abused kids via trained community volunteers, court appointments, screenings, and monitoring cases.
Revenue
$858.0k
Assets
$944.1k
Employees
11
EIN
30-0067910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Jersey Association for Justice Educational Foundation

NJAJ Educational Foundation encourages legal advocacy and litigation in the public interest, offering continuing education seminars for attorneys and the public.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
0
EIN
22-3108914
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cair NJ

Cair NJ protects civil rights and liberties, encourages dialogue and understanding of Islam, and empowers American Muslims by building coalitions to promote justice and mutual understanding. Its programs focus on protecting civil liberties.
Revenue
$873.0k
Assets
$84.2k
Employees
13
EIN
55-0807756
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aapi NJ

Aapi Montclair advocates for Aapi rights and representation, promotes cultural awareness, and educates about Aapi history and culture.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$918.4k
Employees
17
EIN
87-3232252
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey educates the public about their civil liberties and constitutional rights, conducts outreach to communities who need help on civil liberties issues, and develops impact litigation.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
0
EIN
22-1758950
IRS type
501(c)(4)

New Jersey United

New Jersey United advocates for issues through mission-focused advocacy activities. Its location is in Edison, NJ.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$897.7k
Employees
0
EIN
83-0882575
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey

Planned Parenthood Action Fund NJ advocates for reproductive healthcare through education, activism, voter engagement, and legislative advocacy to protect informed individual choice.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$445.5k
Employees
0
EIN
22-3243732
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Project 292

Project 292 educates and mobilizes faith leaders and leaders of faith, enabling them to leverage their influence and make an impact within the civic, governmental, and political arena.
Revenue
$907.5k
Assets
$660.1k
Employees
0
EIN
92-1107116
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cumbrlndglouctersalem

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties empowers volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children's best interests in court.
Revenue
$827.4k
Assets
$717.5k
Employees
16
EIN
34-2033022
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Council of Negro Women / Nu026 Tri County Section New Jersey

National Council of Negro Women / Nu026 Tri County Section New Jersey is a women's rights advocacy organization in Willingboro, NJ that was founded in 1966.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-1052564
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - 2083 Elizabeth Branch

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - 2083 Elizabeth Branch is a civil rights or advocacy organization in Elizabeth, NJ that was founded in 1961.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
22-3020574
IRS type
501(c)(4)

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - 2074 New Jersey State Conference Na

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - 2074 New Jersey State Conference Na is a civil rights or advocacy organization in Paterson, NJ that was founded in 1961.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
22-6095700
IRS type
501(c)(4)
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