Tzedek Dc
Tzedek Dc
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About this organization
Mission
Drawing from the Jewish teachings of “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof,” or “Justice, justice you shall pursue,” Tzedek DC’s mission is to safeguard the legal rights and financial health of DC residents with low incomes dealing with the often devastating consequences of abusive debt collection practices and other consumer related issues.
About
TZEDEK DC PROVIDES DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VULNERABLE D.C. RESIDENTS. SPECIFICALLY, TZEDEK DC PROVIDES QUALITY, AFFORDABLE (TYPICALLY PRO-BONO) LEGAL SERVICES TO D.C. RESIDENTS WHO ARE AT OR BELOW THE 400 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE (INCLUDING THOSE UNDER THE 200 PERCENT THRESHOLD) AND FACING DEBT COLLECTION AND OTHER CONSUMER-RELATED LEGAL PROBLEMS. TZEDEK DC'S WORK FOCUSES ON SERVING TWO CLIENT GROUPS IN PARTICULAR:1) RESIDENTS OF WARD 7, WHICH, ACCORDING TO CENSUS BUREAU DATA, HAS THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN RESIDENTS OF ANY OF THE EIGHT WARDS IN THE CITY. IN PARTICULAR, TZEDEK DC SERVES HOUSEHOLDS HEADED BY A SINGLE AFRICAN-AMERICAN FEMALE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)2) LATINO RESIDENTS IN WARD 1, WHICH, ACCORDING TO CENSUS BUREAU DATA, HAS A HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF LATINO FAMILIES THAN ANY OTHER WARD IN THE CITY.TZEDEK DC PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE SUBSET OF POTENTIAL CLIENTS WHO:(I) GO THROUGH THE INTAKE PROCESS AND PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION;(II) MEET THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS;(III) HAVE A DEBT OR CONSUMER-RELATED OR OTHER CIVIL LEGAL ISSUE FOR WHICH TZEDEK DC CAN PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE; AND(IV) FOR WHICH TZEDEK DC MANAGEMENT MAKES THE JUDGMENT THAT THROUGH ITS STAFF AND PRO BONO VOLUNTEER PARTNERS, TZEDEK DC HAS THE CAPACITY AND EXPERTISE TO HANDLE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Tzedek dc's mission is to provide legal representation, policy research and advocacy, and community outreach programs for lower-income and working-class local community members in the district of columbia of all faiths and backgrounds in (continued on schedule o) consumer financial protection and other civil legal matters.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “See part iii, line 1.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is DC as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 4340 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW NO 319, WASHINGTON, DC, 20008.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 5 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $179,860.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2016.
- The organization pays $317,200 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $63,742 in fundraising expenses.