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Measures for Justice Institute
Rochester, NY · EIN 452119421 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE R05 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Medium ($1M-$10M) · measuresforjustice.org
revenue
$3.9M
expenses
$14.4M
net assets
$11.9M
employees
0
volunteers
9
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

To collect data to measure the performance of local criminal justice systems.

profile · synthesized from sources

Measures for Justice Institute collects and standardizes data to measure the performance of local criminal justice systems across the United States. The organization develops data tools and dashboards to increase transparency and accountability in criminal justice, enabling public servants and the public to understand system outcomes. It focuses on making complex criminal justice data accessible and actionable for reform efforts.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Civic Impact Program
Engages communities and public servants to use data for reform, led by the VP of Civic Impact and team.
Criminal Justice Performance Dashboard
Produces public-facing data dashboards that measure and display performance metrics of local criminal justice systems.
Data Standardization & Ingestion
Develops tools and processes to collect, clean, and standardize criminal justice data from local jurisdictions across the U.S.
Research & Data Stewardship
Conducts criminological research and ensures data integrity through rigorous data management and quality assurance practices.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 7 activities
    • Advancing criminal justice policy through data advocacy
      Uses data analysis and expertise to inform and support policy changes, such as standardized data reporting laws and race-conscious reforms, and convenes thought leaders through speaker series to advance criminal justice reform.
    • Collecting and standardizing criminal justice data
      Collects, harmonizes, and publishes county-level criminal justice data across U.S. jurisdictions using a standardized methodology to enable cross-jurisdictional comparison and transparency. This includes developing tools and processes for data extraction, classification, and structuring.
    • Developing and maintaining the Commons data platform
      Develops and maintains Commons, a community-driven data platform launched in partnership with local jurisdictions, to share criminal justice performance data, support policy goals, and promote transparency and public engagement.
    • Developing criminal justice performance measures
      Designs and refines standardized performance measures for criminal justice systems, including case processing from arrest to post-conviction and policing activities, through expert consultation, stakeholder input, and piloting.
    • Operating a national criminal justice data portal
      Operates a public-facing, free national data portal providing standardized, county-level criminal justice data from multiple states, with filtering capabilities by demographic factors and case characteristics, enabling public access and informed decision-making.
    • Producing and disseminating criminal justice performance reports
      Generates printable county-level reports summarizing performance on criminal justice measures, including disparities and outliers, to support accountability and public understanding.
    • Supporting community-led data use and engagement
      Provides community engagement services, including outreach, bridge-building, and data literacy education, to support data-driven decision-making and community-led initiatives in criminal justice reform.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Providing data quality and technical assistance to criminal justice agencies
      Conducts data audits and provides technical assistance to criminal justice agencies, including system mapping, data dictionary development, staff training, and data operations improvement, to enhance data quality and operational efficiency.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.94M
Contributions & grants$3.07M78%
Program service revenue$348K9%
Investment income$504K13%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$14.45M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$12.08M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.66M
Cash$4.12M
Investments$7.35M
Liabilities$738K
Net assets$11.92M
Liquid reserves9.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -47.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Amy Bach President/Executive Director 40 $330K
Jill Wesley Chief People & Admin Officer 40 $288K
Samantha Silver Chief of Strategy & Operations 40 $272K
Benjamin Smith VP of Software Architecture 40 $240K
Gipsy Escobar VP of Product and Design 40 $234K
Ronald Adams Chief Product Officer 40 $227K
board members · 9
  • Ayanna Clunis — Chair
  • Cindy Dishmey-Montgomory — Director
  • David Heiner — Director (starting June 2024)
  • Jim Kohlenberger — Director
  • Justin Erlich — Director
  • Lenny Mendonca — Director
  • Nikita Miller — Director
  • Richard Morello — Treasurer
  • Rosemary Barkett — Director
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Amy Bach Partner — Founder of Measures for Justice Institute
  • Benchmarking Council Coalition — Senior advisory group of criminologists focused on interpreting data meaning and improving understanding of performance metrics.
  • Board of Directors Government — Responsible for devising policies and procedures that support best practices for Measures for Justice Institute.
  • Contra Costa County District Attorney Partner — Collaborated with Measures for Justice to evaluate and improve data practices for public reporting and decision-making.
  • Contra Costa County, CA, District Attorney Partner — Collaborates with MFJ to prepare criminal justice data for public release and improve decision-making.
  • Data Council Coalition — Expert council established in 2011 that developed the initial set of criminal justice performance measures.
  • Debevoise & Plimpton Partner — Board Chair Edwin Schallert was a litigation partner at the firm prior to joining Measures for Justice.
  • Gideon's Promise Partner — Collaborates with Gideon's Promise on criminal justice reform initiatives.
  • Methods and Measurement Council Coalition — Advisory council of criminal justice research and measurement experts that reviews data and ratifies measures.
  • NDAA Partner — Partners with the National District Attorneys Association to advance data use in prosecution.
  • Norfolk, VA Commonwealth’s Attorney Office Partner — Partnered with Measures for Justice to identify gaps in data processes and standardize data practices across staff.
  • Norfolk, VA Commonwealth’s Attorney Office Partner — Works with MFJ to evaluate internal processes and identify gaps in criminal justice data.
  • Policing Council Coalition — Advisory group of policing experts providing guidance on integrating police performance measures into the organization's platform.
  • Ramsey County Minnesota Attorney’s Office Partner — Received an independent assessment of data infrastructure and quality from Measures for Justice to inform improvements.
  • Rochester Police Department Partner — Partnered to pilot a national set of policing performance measures.
  • University of Michigan Criminal Justice Administrative Records System Partner — Collaborates on the development of the Text-based Offense Classification Tool.
  • West Sacramento Police Department Partner — Partnered to pilot a national set of policing performance measures.
  • Yolo County District Attorney's Office Partner — Collaborated to launch the first Commons data platform, making criminal justice performance data and shared policy goals publicly available.
  • Yolo District Attorney's Office Partner — Collaborated on data analysis and policy changes related to diversion and charging practices.
  • Yolo, CA, Conflict Resolution Center Partner — Partners with MFJ to promote transparency and paradigm shifts in criminal justice through data.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community Ownership and Co-Driven Reform
    methodology: community_driven_reform
    By involving communities as co-creators in data governance and tool development, we increase trust, relevance, and sustainability of reform efforts, because local ownership ensures that data initiatives reflect community priorities and produce actionable accountability.
  • Data Literacy and Civic Empowerment
    methodology: data_literacy_civic_empowerment
    By equipping communities with data literacy and connection to advocacy networks, we enable them to use data for accountability and change, because informed and connected citizens are more effective in driving local reform.
  • Data-Driven Transparency for Systemic Accountability
    methodology: data_driven_transparency
    By collecting, standardizing, and publicly sharing criminal justice performance data, we make systemic patterns visible and hold institutions accountable, because transparency enables stakeholders to identify inequities and demand evidence-based policy changes.
  • Integrated Data Capacity Building for Institutional Change
    methodology: integrated_data_capacity_building
    By combining data audits with sustained technical support and training, we improve data quality and institutional decision-making, because building internal capacity in justice agencies leads to lasting improvements in data use and systemic performance.
  • Neutral Data as a Catalyst for Constructive Dialogue
    methodology: neutrality_through_data
    By providing objective, third-party-validated data, we enable diverse stakeholders to engage in fact-based discussions about reform, because neutrality reduces polarization and fosters consensus around measurable outcomes.