2026-03-02T15:23:46-05:00 2025-06-30 WithumSmithBrown PC ONE TOWER CENTER BLVD 14TH FL EAST BRUNSWICK NJ 08816 990 2024-07-01 132622748 Mobilization for Justice Inc % LINDSAY BASCOM MOBI 2124173700 100 William Street 6th Fl New York NY 10038 TIFFANY LISTON Executive Director 2124173700 2026-05-15 true true James Mulroy P00024514 7328281614 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z TIFFANY LISTON 100 William Street 6th Fl New York NY 10038 24660182 false X www.mobilizationforjustice.org X 1968 NY MFJ OFFERS FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW- INCOME NEW YORKERS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY TO RESOLVE LEGAL PROBLEMS ON A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL ISSUES. 37 37 174 147 0 20156958 22835200 441691 1079269 264612 191170 75216 139601 20938477 24245240 0 0 0 0 17705637 21149468 0 0 492731 4327819 4045396 22033456 25194864 -1094979 -949624 25367101 21337614 16732572 13649968 8634529 7687646 X MOBILIZATION FOR JUSTICE ENVISIONS A SOCIETY IN WHICH THERE IS EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL. MOBILIZATION FOR JUSTICE'S (MFJ) MISSION IS TO ACHIEVE JUSTICE FOR ALL. MFJ PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE LOW-INCOME, DISENFRANCHISED, OR HAVE DISABILITIES AS THEY STRUGGLE TO OVERCOME THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL INJUSTICE AND SYSTEMIC RACISM. WE PROVIDE THE HIGHEST-QUALITY FREE, DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE, CONDUCT COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND BUILD PARTNERSHIPS, ENGAGE IN POLICY ADVOCACY, AND BRING IMPACT LITIGATION. MFJ ALSO PROMOTES DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN OUR WORKPLACE, AND UNDERSTANDS THE NEED TO ELIMINATE ALL RACIAL DISPARITIES TO ACHIEVE JUSTICE FOR ALL. false false 12351112 70375 HOUSING: Mobilization for Justice works to preserve affordable housing for low-income New Yorkers and prevent homelessness by providing advice, counsel and representation to residents on a wide range of housing issues, including to prevent evictions, obtain repairs, defend succession rights, contest incorrect rents and challenge landlord harassment, among other issues. We also help people preserve their homes by representing them in foreclosure actions. 4300823 678206 DISABILITY AND AGING RIGHTS: Mobilization for Justice provides civil legal services for people with mental illness living in the community, including those living in Adult Homes and for seniors living in Nursing Homes. We also work on transportation accessibility. 3665064 318688 CHILDREN RIGHTS: MFJ PROVIDES ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES SEEKING APPROPRIATE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND SCHOOL PLACEMENTS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. WE REPRESENT PARENTS AT INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM MEETINGS, ADMINISTRATIVE DUE PROCESS HEARINGS, AND IN APPEALS BEFORE THE NEW YORK STATE REVIEW OFFICER AND IN FEDERAL COURT. 2358089 0 12000 ECONOMIC JUSTICE 2358089 0 12000 22675088 true true false true false false false false true true true false false true true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 23 0 true 174 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 37 37 true false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false NY X LINDSAY BASCOM 2124173741 100 WILLIAM ST 6TH FL NEW YORK NY 10038 TIFFANY LISTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.0 0.0 X 248100 0 64115 ANNE ELISE BROWN DEPUTY DIRECTOR for legal prac 35.0 0.0 X 218325 0 33794 MONTEL CHERRY DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY 35.0 0.0 X 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PAYMENTS ARE MADE PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ESCROW CONDITIONS. ALL SIGNORS ON THIS ACCOUNT ARE ATTORNEYS. TWO SIGNORS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL CHECKS. FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4: The organization's endowment funds are used to support its fellowships. FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2: The Organization is exempt from Federal income taxes pursuant to the provisions of Section501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from New York State income taxes under applicable state law. Accordingly, no provision for Federal or state income taxes has been recorded in the statement of activities. It is the Organization's accounting policy to evaluate uncertain tax positions in accordance with the accounting pronouncement on uncertainty in income taxes. Management has determined that there are no uncertain tax positions at the Organization. The Organization did not record any income tax related penalties or interest for the period presented. 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Subsequent to filing, the form 990 is distributed to all board members. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Board members and key employees are required to review and sign the conflict of interest policy annually. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: The Board of Directors sets the compensation of the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: The Executive Director reviews the performance of management staff and makes recommendations to the Board FINANCE COMMITTEE. ONCE APPROVED BY THIS COMMITTEE, THE COMMITTEE THEN MAKES FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2: ALAN J. SINSHEIMER and JAMIE MOSER HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D: Economic Justice: MFJ's economic justice practice area works to ensure that low-income New Yorkers can access public benefits (such as disability benefits, SNAP [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program], and health insurance); ensure people get the wages to which they are entitled and get unemployment benefits and workers compensation where appropriate, and formerly incarcerated people get licenses so they can successfully reenter the workforce. We work with people to avoid crippling debt, and challenge predatory and deceptive lending practices. Because resolving immigration problems is often key to ensuring economic stability, we also provide legal services in this area.