Mission
The Minnesota Justice Research Center (MNJRC) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to driving meaningful change to Minnesota’s criminal legal system through rigorous and community-centered research, education, and policy development. Our organization is made up of individuals with diverse expertise and experiences with the criminal legal system, including scholars, practitioners, students, survivors, and formerly incarcerated individuals.
Basic Information
Founded in
2017
EIN
82-2943734
Total Assets
$405.5 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

Annual Re-Imagining Justice Conference
A conference focused on transforming the existing criminal legal system into one that provides real justice.

Ongoing Community Engagement
Engaging diverse community members in discussions on criminal legal reforms.

Policy Development
Using research to support policy shifts towards a more equitable justice system.
Past Events
Re-Imagining Justice Conference - 2023
2023-11-19
An annual conference to discuss criminal justice reforms.
"From the Block to the Ballot" Campaign Phonebank
2023-10-24
Community phonbanking event to enhance voter mobilization.
Upcoming Events

2024 Re-Imagining Justice Conference
2024-11-19
Join our annual conference for discussions on transforming the criminal legal system.
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Overall Score
51
40
/100
Program Expense Ratio
79.58%
12
/20
Program Revenue Growth
127.47%
20
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.8019
4
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.142
2
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 33.19K | 7.45% |
Program Services | 410.1K | 92.07% |
Investment Income | 108 | 0.02% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 2.05K | 0.46% |
Total Revenue | 445.4K | 100.00% |