Innocence Project Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Innocence Project Inc employed 101 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Innocence Project 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 06/2021, Innocence Project Inc generated $39.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $18.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.3% per year over the past 6 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
DEDICATED TO EXONERATING THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED AND REFORMING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL SERVICESONCE CASES ARE ACCEPTED, OUR STAFF ATTORNEYS WORK WITH CARDOZO LAW SCHOOL CLINIC STUDENTS TO INVESTIGATE THE CASES, TO FIND BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE AND TO GAIN ACCESS TO POST-CONVICTION TESTING THROUGH AGREEMENTS OR COURT ORDERS. WHEN DNA RESULTS PROVE OUR CLIENTS' INNOCENCE, WE SEEK THEIR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, WE EXONERATED 4 INDIVIDUALS OF CRIMES THEY DID NOT COMMIT AND WORKED TO FREE MANY MORE. TO DATE THE INNOCENCE PROJECT HAS HELPED FREE MORE THAN 237 PEOPLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Meryl Schwartz Interim Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $365,630 |
Madeline Delone Executive Director/secretary | Officer | 40 | $280,872 |
Angela Amel Director Of Operations | 40 | $205,933 | |
Audrey Levitin Director Of Development | 40 | $190,252 | |
Joseph Thompson Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $187,885 |
Rebecca Brown Policy Director | 40 | $185,052 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Madeo Usa Llc Communication Consulting | 6/29/21 | $200,400 |
Collier Collective Llc Public Interest Consulting | 6/29/21 | $104,500 |
The Raben Group Legislative Consulting | 6/29/21 | $106,170 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,080,682 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,706,840 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36,660,100 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,106,597 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $39,447,622 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,418 |
Investment income | $435,282 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,847 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$192,522 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $39,853,614 |
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. | $551,939 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,976 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,855,810 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $373,443 |
Other employee benefits | $1,322,005 |
Payroll taxes | $642,332 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,679 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $39,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $787,129 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,741,525 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $770,066 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,815,912 |
Travel | $100,091 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,731 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $592,101 |
Insurance | $99,311 |
All other expenses | $96,670 |
Total functional expenses | $18,549,932 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,093,053 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,089,152 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,354,700 |
Accounts receivable, net | $48,402 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $68,485 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $278,869 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,959,156 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $31,553,281 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $283,742 |
Total assets | $73,728,840 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,287,232 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $65,000 |
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 | $602,626 |
Total liabilities | $1,954,858 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $66,153,341 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,620,641 |
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 | $73,728,840 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Innocence Project Inc has recieved totaling $74,250.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Iv Fund Folsom, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Caneel Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $15,000 |
Jay E And Wendy G Birnbaum Foundation Montville, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Washakie Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Concannon Family Foundation Escondido, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Angelo R & Mary V Cali Family Foundation Inc Cranford, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
Beg. Balance | $29,704,913 |
Earnings | $4,826,434 |
Net Contributions | $22,831,228 |
Ending Balance | $57,362,575 |
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