Great North Innocence Project
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $897.2k
- Investments
- $259.1k
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 07/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 41-2020362
Organization Overview
Great North Innocence Project is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2002. 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 12/2023, Great North Innocence Project employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great North 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 12/2023, Great North Innocence Project generated $897.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.9% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE WORK TO FREE THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED AND PREVENT FUTURE WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS FROM OCCURRING. WE ALSO EDUCATE ATTORNEYS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS TO PREVENT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND OTHER UNJUST RESULTS IN CRIMINAL CASES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EACH YEAR OUR TEAM WORKS DILIGENTLY TO SCREEN HUNDREDS OF REQUESTS FOR HELP, TO GIVE FREEDOM BACK TO PEOPLE IN PRISON FOR CRIMES THEY DID NOT COMMIT. GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT STAFF, LAW STUDENTS, INVESTIGATORS, AND VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS SPEND THOUSANDS OF HOURS CAREFULLY ANALYZING THESE CASES TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE IS NEW EVIDENCE THAT COULD SHOW ACTUAL INNOCENCE. WE LITIGATE CASES WHERE NEWLY DISCOVERED EVIDENCE IS IDENTIFIABLE AND CAN PROVIDE CLEAR AND CONVINCING PROOF OF ACTUAL INNOCENCE. THE GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT ALSO WORKS TO IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM TO PREVENT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND EDUCATES LAW STUDENTS, THE COURTS, LAWYERS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ON THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM.LAST YEAR, WE RESPONDED TO HUNDREDS OF PHONE CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS REQUESTING INFORMATION ON OUR SERVICES. WE RECEIVED 161 LETTERS REQUESTING OUR ASSISTANCE AND SENT 86 APPLICANT QUESTIONNAIRES IN RESPONSE TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS FOLLOWING OUR INITIAL SCREENING OF THE LETTERS RECEIVED. WE RECEIVED 57 COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES BACK FROM APPLICANTS. WE SCREENED AND INVESTIGATED THOSE REQUESTS. LAST YEAR, AS IS TYPICAL FOR THE GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT, WE HAD MORE THAN 75 CASES OPENED IN SCREENING AND INVESTIGATION, AND APPROXIMATELY 6 CASES OPEN IN SOME FORM OF LITIGATION, COURT-ORDERED DNA TESTING, OR FORMAL REVIEW BY THE MINNESOTA CONVICTION REVIEW UNIT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, WE CREATED, IMPLEMENTED, AND IN 2023 PROVIDED ONGOING SUPPORT FOR, A STATEWIDE CONVICTION REVIEW UNIT TO PROVIDE A POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL AVENUE FOR RELIEF FOR PEOPLE CLAIMING THEY ARE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED. WE REACHED APPROXIMATELY SEVENTY-FIVE (75) STUDENTS THROUGH CLASSES AND CLINICS TAUGHT AT LAW SCHOOLS, PROVIDED COMMUNITY AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION TO MORE THAN 500 PEOPLE, AND GOT A LAW PASSED IN NORTH DAKOTA TO STUDY LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES REGARDING THE RECORDING OF CUSTODIAL INTERROGATIONS.. WE ALSO ACTIVELY ADVOCATED FOR OTHER IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEMS IN SOUTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Kingrey Director/co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6.5 | $0 |
John Hart Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Eileen Rice Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
James Volling Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Timothy Walsh Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Kenneth Udoibok Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $246,578 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $191,920 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $535,562 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $974,060 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $86 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$76,913 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $897,233 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $153,758 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $421,928 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,237 |
| Other employee benefits | $100,604 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,213 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $61,330 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,756 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $22,958 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $38,712 |
| 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 | $6,217 |
| All other expenses | $5,918 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,176,883 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $761,887 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $52,382 |
| 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 | $12,401 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $259,086 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,085,756 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,886 |
| 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 | $74,886 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $989,372 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,498 |
| 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 | $1,085,756 |