Midwestern Innocence Project Inc is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2001. 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, Midwestern Innocence Project Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Midwestern 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 12/2023, Midwestern Innocence Project Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.1% 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
TO EDUCATE ABOUT, ADVOCATE FOR, AND OBTAIN AND SUPPORT THE EXONERATION AND RELEASE OF WRONGFULLY CONVICTED MEN AND WOMEN IN THE MIDWEST
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCREENED INMATE REQUESTS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE, PROVIDED PRO-BONO LEGAL AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES FOR CLIENTS WITH CLAIMS OF INNOCENCE, AND PROVIDED PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH EVETS, SPEAKERS, AND WEBSITE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andrew Brain Board President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Clayton Reid Board Vice President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jane Ehinger Board Vice President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Sarah Struby Board Vice President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Veronica Sellers Board Treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Willy Pegues Board Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $260,223 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,414,623 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $941,293 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,674,846 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $17,001 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$53,565 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,641,743 |
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. | $136,105 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,312 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $907,295 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $95,735 |
Payroll taxes | $77,386 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,670 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $36,212 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $40,613 |
Travel | $6,516 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $52,787 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $616 |
Insurance | $11,200 |
All other expenses | $40,760 |
Total functional expenses | $2,825,371 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $131,326 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $645,545 |
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 | $437 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $329,167 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,175 |
Total assets | $1,108,650 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $13,402 |
Total liabilities | $13,402 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $693,903 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $401,345 |
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 | $1,108,650 |