Crime & Legal-Related
(I80)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
FREESTATE LEGAL PROJECT INC
Financial strength (30%)
83/100
Reliability (20%)
50/100
Effectiveness (25%)
84/100
Impact (25%)
75/100
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
At FreeState Justice (FSJ), we envision a Maryland where all LGBTQ+ people are free to live authentically, with safety, dignity, and respect in all communities throughout the state. Many Marylanders face discrimination daily because of their identities, stopping them from living authentically and making achieving their goals an uphill battle. Through our free legal services, legislative advocacy, and education and outreach programs, FSJ hopes to eliminate these barriers to create a Maryland where truly anyone can thrive.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
$1.3M
Total Revenue
$1.2M
Total Expenses
$117K
Net Assets
25
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
80.5%
Fundraising Efficiency
1.1%
Operating Reserve
1.19x
Liability-to-Asset
63.4%
Revenue Diversification
61.6%
Executive Compensation
$120K
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 889 similar organizations
(United States, Crime & Legal-Related, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
80.5% | 83.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
19.4% | 11.8% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.1% | 2.1% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
1.1% | 148.5% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
1.2 mo | 8.5 mo |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
63.4% | 15.8% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
61.6% | 96.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
34.3% | 8.3% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
1.6% | 8.7% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
8.5% | 2.9% |
P10P90
|
Impact
3 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Representation, Social Service Support | 1,700 | $588.00 | — | Per Year |
| Education Provide to Pro Bono Attorneys | 400 | $125.00 | — | Per Year |
| Community Education | 2,500 | $12.50 | — | Per Year |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.3M | $1.2M | $117K | 80.5% | 25 |
| 2023 | $961K | $1.2M | $7K | 79.9% | 25 |
| 2022 | $900K | $1.0M | $208K | 79.5% | 14 |
| 2021 | $677K | $598K | N/A | — | 10 |
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