Prison Policy Initiative Inc is located in Northampton, MA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Prison Policy Initiative Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prison Policy Initiative Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Prison Policy Initiative Inc generated $4.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 21.5% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION CHALLENGES OVER-CRIMINALIZATIONAND MASS INCARCERATION THROUGH RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND ORGANIZING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PRISON POLICY INITIATIVE PRODUCES CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH TO EXPOSE THE BROADER HARMS OF MASS INCARCERATION, AND SPARKS ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS TO CREATE A MORE JUST SOCIETY. OUR WORK IS A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND ORGANIZING, AND IS DESIGNED AROUND TWO GOALS: ACHIEVING REAL CHANGE ON SPECIFIC ISSUES, AND BUILDING A NATIONAL CONSENSUS AROUND THE FACT THAT OVER-CRIMINALIZATION IS HURTING OUR ENTIRE SOCIETY. THIS YEAR OUR PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS HIGHLIGHTED THE WAYS MASS INCARCERATION INTERSECTS WITH OTHER CRITICAL ISSUES OF OUR TIME.THIS INCLUDES AN EXPOSE ON THE IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION WOMEN ON PROBATION AND PAROLE OFTEN FACE WHEN SEEKING ABORTIONS,A BRIEFING HOW CLIMATE CHANGE IS MALING THE CARCERAL SYSTEM EVEN MORE HARSH AND DEADLY, AND A DEEP DIVE INTO HOW INNOVATIVE HOUSING POLICIES CAN INTERRUPT CYCLES OF INCARCERATION.STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICES ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED ON SCH O LINE 7:
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Peter Wagner Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $275,275 |
Wendy Sawyer Research Dir | 40 | $181,200 | |
Mike Wessler Communications Dir | 40 | $150,485 | |
Aleksandra Kajstura Legal Director | 40 | $130,396 | |
Carrie Ann Shirota Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Andrew Adams Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,898,164 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,453 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,898,164 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,000 |
Investment income | $242,115 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $70 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,146,849 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,347,759 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $38,915 |
Payroll taxes | $99,992 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,650 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $132,061 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,614 |
Office expenses | $6,480 |
Information technology | $14,466 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,654 |
Travel | $7,760 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,719 |
All other expenses | $3,338 |
Total functional expenses | $1,697,210 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $534,689 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $507,634 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,263,444 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,305,767 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,343 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $14,343 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,196,007 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $95,417 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,305,767 |