$250
Community Ally
May help make community listening sessions, outreach, and participant-centered engagement possible.
Support the Lab
Donations and Sponsorships
Partner with the Health Equity and Criminal Justice Lab to advance research, education, policy, and community initiatives that uplift justice-impacted communities.
Organization and tax status
The Health Equity and Criminal Justice Lab is a California nonprofit corporation awaiting IRS designation as a 501(c)(3); HECJ expects IRS designation by late 2026. HECJ does not represent that contributions are currently deductible for federal or state income-tax purposes, and no contribution should be made with the expectation of deductibility. If tax-exempt status is later granted, the treatment of any contribution will depend on the IRS determination and applicable law. Please consult your tax adviser about the treatment of any contribution.
Donations
Every contribution can help move the work forward.
The levels below are illustrative giving examples, not restricted funds or guaranteed program costs. Unless a separate written agreement is approved, contributions may be used at the Lab’s discretion to support its mission and current priorities. HECJ expects to use Givebutter for online donations once the necessary filing and related approvals are complete. Online donation processing is not yet available.
$1,000
Research Supporter
May support research materials, data collection, and accessible summaries of findings.
$5,000
Education Partner
May help develop professional learning, public education, and community-facing resources.
$10,000
Health Equity Champion
May contribute to applied research, policy analysis, and partnerships advancing health equity.
Sponsorships
Invest in sustained, mission-aligned impact.
Sponsorships are subject to review and a mutually agreed written arrangement. The examples below describe potential areas of support, not guaranteed deliverables, naming rights, exclusivity, or influence over research or policy findings.
$50,000
Community Champion
Supports community-centered research and engagement priorities.
$100,000
Critical Impact Sponsor
Supports a combination of research, policy analysis, and professional education priorities.
$150,000
Research Fellows Sponsor
Supports research fellowship opportunities and mentored participation in the Lab’s research, education, and community-engaged projects. Fellowship scope and terms are agreed in writing.
$250,000
Sustaining Partner
Helps sustain multi-year research, education, and community partnership work.
$500,000+
Transformative Change Sponsor
Supports significant, longer-term initiatives aligned with the Lab’s mission and approved scope.
Review and acceptance
Each offer is considered individually.
All donations and sponsorship offers are reviewed and accepted on a case-by-case basis. HECJ may decline, return, or place conditions on a proposed contribution as permitted by applicable law and any written agreement.
Acceptance of a donation or sponsorship does not imply HECJ’s agreement with, endorsement of, or support for the contributor’s views, products, services, policies, or other activities. It does not provide the contributor control over the Lab’s governance, research methods, findings, publications, policy positions, or selection of partners.
Any acknowledgment, recognition, reporting, or other sponsorship terms must be expressly agreed to in writing by HECJ. No sponsorship level by itself guarantees a particular benefit or outcome.
Organization and tax status
HECJ does not represent that contributions are currently deductible for federal or state income-tax purposes, and no contribution should be made with the expectation of deductibility. If tax-exempt status is later granted, the treatment of any contribution will depend on the IRS determination and applicable law. Please consult your tax adviser about the treatment of any contribution.
HECJ expects IRS designation by late 2026. This page describes proposed giving and sponsorship opportunities and is not a binding offer or agreement. Terms are subject to review by HECJ and applicable written agreements.