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SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER OF ALBANY INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 222405608 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE I50Z · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · albanysjc.org
revenue
$315K
expenses
$329K
net assets
$25K
employees
2
volunteers
15
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

THROUGH THE SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER WE ARE WORKING FOR A WORLD IN WHICH INTERNATIONAL CONFLICTS ARE SETTLED WITHOUT WAR, AND IN WHICH PEOPLE TREAT EACH OTHER WITH LOVE, DIGNITY AND JUSTICE. WE ARE STRIVING TO END THE THREAT OF NUCLEAR ANNIHILATION BY PROMOTING NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT. WE ARE WORKING TO STOP HARMFUL U.S. MILITARY AND ECONOMIC INTERVENTION IN THE AFFAIRS IF OTHER COUNTRIES. WE OPPOSE THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS. WE STAND FOR ECONOMIC AND ENVIROMENTAL JUSTICE AND ARE FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE TO ADEQUATE HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH CARE, FOOD AND OTHER NEEDS. WE BELIEVE IN THE EQUAL WORTH OF ALL PERSONS AND ARE STRUGGLING AGAINST DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PHYSICAL CHALLENGE (DISABILITY), AGE AND RELIGION. IN OUR COMING TOGETHER, WE STRIVE TO WORK IN CO-OPERATIVE WAYS CONSISTENT WITH THESE BELIEFS AND VALUES. THE CENTER HELPS US WORK FOR PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH MUTUAL SUPPORT AND COLLECTIVE ACTION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Albany Social Justice Center is a grassroots hub supporting progressive social change through mutual aid, collective action, and coalition-building. It provides meeting space, resources, and infrastructure for activist groups focused on peace, anti-militarism, economic and environmental justice, and human rights. The organization promotes nuclear disarmament, opposes U.S. military intervention, and fights discrimination based on race, gender, disability, and other identities.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Gathering
Hosts an annual community event honoring longtime activists, featuring discussions, remembrance, and community building
Office and Meeting Space Rental
Provides affordable office and meeting space for activist groups and individuals, including mail handling, reception, and access to shared resources
Poetry Open Mic Series
Hosts monthly poetry events with featured readers and open mic, fostering local artistic expression and community dialogue
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
    • Advocacy for economic and environmental justice and anti-discrimination
      Advocates for economic and environmental justice, including the fulfillment of basic human needs such as housing, employment, health care, and food, while actively working to combat discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, and religion.
  • Nuclear Disarmament Advocacy & Research 1 activity
    • Advocacy for nuclear disarmament, anti-intervention, and human rights
      Advocates for nuclear disarmament to eliminate the threat of nuclear annihilation, opposes U.S. military and economic interventions in other countries, and works to prevent human rights violations globally. These efforts are part of a broader commitment to peace and justice.
  • Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
    • Hosting of monthly poetry open mic events
      Hosts a monthly poetry open mic with a featured reader on the third Thursday of each month at 33 Central Ave., Albany, NY, providing a community platform for artistic expression and cultural engagement.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Operation of the Albany Free Store
      Co-facilitates the Albany Free Store, a program that distributes free clothes, toiletries, and home goods to community members in need, supporting material access and mutual aid.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Provision of shared office and meeting space for social justice groups
      Provides meeting space, copier access, mailboxes, and rental office space to member and activist organizations for a small fee, including over 400 square feet of flexible office space on the 3rd floor available for shared or subdivided use at $125 per month.
  • Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
    • Support for member and affiliate organizations through infrastructure
      Includes member and affiliate groups in its organizational structure and supports their operations through shared resources and collaborative infrastructure.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Promotion of nonviolent conflict resolution and progressive social change
      Works to resolve international conflicts without war and promotes relationships based on love, dignity, and justice. Fosters progressive social change through cooperative methods, mutual support, and collective action.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$315K
Contributions & grants$248K79%
Program service revenue$66K21%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$120
expenses
Total expenses$329K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$57K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$90K
Cash$73K
Investments$0
Liabilities$64K
Net assets$25K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ASHLEY SAUPP ADMIN DIRECT 15 $23K
board members · 5
  • JEAN FEI — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER MORRIS — SECRETARY
  • LAURA TRAVISON — BOARD MEMBER
  • NAOMI JAFFE — TREASURER
  • SYBIL MCPHERSON — PRESIDENT
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Alliance of Families for Justice Partner — Partner focused on supporting and empowering families impacted by the criminal justice system.
  • CWA 1104 – GSEU Partner — Member group affiliated with the Albany Social Justice Center.
  • Capital Area Against Mass Incarceration Partner — Member group affiliated with the Albany Social Justice Center.
  • Capital District Showing Up for Racial Justice Partner — Member group affiliated with the Albany Social Justice Center.
  • Capital District Socialist Party Partner — Partner organization working toward the abolition of all forms of domination and exploitation.
  • Fines & Fees Justice Center Partner — Partner working to eliminate fines and fees in the justice system and ensure equitable treatment.
  • Food not Bombs of Albany, NY Partner — Collaborative partner in providing free meals and personal care products to community members.
  • General Defense Committee (GDC) Partner — Partner organizing to unite the working class against police, bigot, boss, and landlord attacks.
  • Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) Partner — Partner supporting worker unionization across industries to advance industrial democracy.
  • Jewish Voice for Peace Partner — Member group affiliated with the Albany Social Justice Center.
  • National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc. – Albany Partner — Member group affiliated with the Albany Social Justice Center.
  • New York State Prisoner Justice Network Partner — Member group affiliated with the Albany Social Justice Center.
  • New York Students Rising Partner — Member group affiliated with the Albany Social Justice Center.
  • Peace Action Partner — National grassroots partner organization committed to building a peace movement.
  • Solidarity Committee of the Capital District Partner — Partner organization that supports workers and establishes solidarity.
  • The Sanctuary for Independent Media Partner — Collaborates using art, science, and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice.
  • Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders Partner — Statewide grassroots organization partner focused on building power among low-income people affected by HIV/AIDS, mass incarceration, and homelessness.
  • WordPress.com Partner — Used for website login and account management by members.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Collaborative Ecosystem for Social Justice Activism
    methodology: community_of_practice
    By providing shared physical and relational infrastructure, we foster a community of practice among activists, because proximity and structured collaboration generate mutual support and sustained collective action.
  • Collective Power Building Through Aligned Membership
    methodology: collective_membership_model
    By uniting mission-aligned organizations through a structured membership model, we amplify collective impact on social justice goals, because shared values and mutual accountability strengthen cohesion and strategic effectiveness.