New England Innocence Project is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, New England Innocence Project employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New England Innocence Project 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 12/2021, New England Innocence Project generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CORRECT AND PREVENT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THOSE FREED AFTER WRONGFUL INCARCERATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NEW ENGLAND INNOCENCE PROJECT PROVIDES PRO BONO LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN WRONGFULLY CONVICTED IN CONNECTICUT, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, RHODE ISLAND AND VERMONT. IN ADDITION TO FREEING THE INNOCENT, NEIP RAISES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE PREVALENCE, CAUSES, AND COSTS OF WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS, AND ADVOCATES FOR REFORMS THAT WILL REDUCE THEIR INCIDENCE. THE ORGANIZATION IS PRIMARILY FUNDED THROUGH GIFTS, GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS AND SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF CONTRIBUTED SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Radha Natarajan Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $92,308 |
David M Siegel Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Daniel Medwed Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cheryl Schaffer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sean Ellis Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephanie Roberts Hartung Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $83,157 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,589,969 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $133,321 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,673,126 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,673,126 |
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. | $97,386 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,477 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $526,469 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,851 |
Other employee benefits | $66,383 |
Payroll taxes | $65,085 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,112 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $197,895 |
Advertising and promotion | $75,344 |
Office expenses | $47,914 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $81,576 |
Travel | $752 |
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 | $8,847 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,227,112 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,998,180 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $143,924 |
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 | $104,615 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $12,025 |
Total assets | $2,258,744 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,815 |
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 | $65,815 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,879,386 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $313,543 |
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 | $2,258,744 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that New England Innocence Project has recieved totaling $541,586.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Lakeshore Foundation 04052011 San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $500,000 |
The Sentencing Project Washington, DC PURPOSE: CAMPAIGN TO BUILD AND SUPPORT MA COALITON TO END LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE | $25,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,121 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,765 |
Aksel Nielsen Foundation Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPORT | $2,000 |
Allumette Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GIFT FOR ITS GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
New York County Defender Services Inc New York, NY | $5,204,201 | $17,015,373 |
Connecticut Bar Foundation Inc Hartford, CT | $15,826,247 | $17,157,685 |
Legal Assistance Of Western New York Inc Geneva, NY | $4,459,476 | $15,505,923 |
The Legal Aid Society Of Westchester County White Plains, NY | $4,288,823 | $14,490,437 |
Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $4,799,134 | $12,894,352 |
Erie County Bar Association Aid To Indigent Prisoners Society Inc Buffalo, NY | $6,934,426 | $12,314,942 |
Connecticut Legal Services Inc Middletown, CT | $9,418,549 | $12,353,478 |
Legal Aid Society Of Northeastern New York Inc Albany, NY | $8,223,480 | $12,831,254 |
Legal Services Nyc New York, NY | $25,982,195 | $11,388,723 |
National Consumer Law Center Inc Boston, MA | $38,467,123 | $12,110,427 |
Appellate Advocates New York, NY | $1,941,938 | $9,265,233 |
Onondaga County Bar Association Assigned Counsel Program Inc Syracuse, NY | $1,982,810 | $10,393,009 |