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MIP Score

65

Legal Aid
Legal Aid

Advancing Real Change Inc.

Mission

Advancing Real Change, Inc. envisions a world where causing one another irreversible harm is an anomaly rather than a daily occurrence. Our organization seeks to unearth the true histories of individuals accused of crimes, sharing their stories with decision-makers to foster empathy and understanding, ultimately transforming the criminal legal system into one that delivers true justice.

Basic Information

Tax-Exempt

Address

309 N Charles St, Floor 3, Baltimore, Maryland, 21201

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Founded in

2014

EIN

35-2518417

Total Assets

$921 thousand

UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported

This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

At a Glance

Transforming Lives

Transforming Lives

Our direct services help clients facing extreme sentences to avoid excessive penalties.

Building Community

Building Community

We facilitate training and workshops to empower defense teams nationwide.

Coalition Building

Coalition Building

We work with advocates and defenders to promote empathy and human dignity within the legal system.

Impact Stats

94%

Percentage of clients with improved outcomes

Client Sentencing Impact

The majority of our clients receive more humane sentences.

2500

Number of trained defense members

Training Access

Criminal defense team members have gained access to our training and resources.

68%

Percentage of cases in high-needs jurisdictions

High-Needs Jurisdiction Focus

Many cases have been in areas with high legal needs over last 5 years.

Upcoming Events

Eat, Drink & Do Justice

December 10, 2023

Join ARC staff, friends, and partners for drinks and light hors d'oeuvres while learning more about our work.

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Lunch and Learn: Conducting Community Research and Connecting It To Clients

December 17, 2023

A session focusing on research strategies relevant for client advocacy.

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Ask a Mitigation Specialist – December 18th

December 18, 2023

A resource program allowing defenders to meet privately with mitigation specialists.

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Our Programs

Direct Mitigation Services

We provide mitigation specialists as part of defense teams for individuals facing severe sentences.

Training and Education

We offer extensive training programs to equip defenders with essential skills.

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Coalition Building

We work to build a community focused on promoting mitigation and reform in the criminal system.

MIP Score (Beta)

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Overall Score

65

54

/100

Program Expense Ratio

74.82%

10

/20

Program Revenue Growth

12.74%

18

/20

Leverage Ratio

0.1628

16

/20

Working Capital Ratio

0.7059

8

/20

Fundraising Efficiency

0

2

/20

Latest Filing Data: Form 990

Fiscal Year:2022

Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

Financial Details

Revenue

CategoryAmountPercentage
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants356.7K32.68%
Program Services730.3K66.90%
Investment Income9740.09%
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets00.00%
Other Notable Sources3.612K0.33%
Total Revenue1.092M100.00%