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 12/2021, Midwestern Innocence Project Inc employed 13 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 12/2021, Midwestern Innocence Project Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.5% 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 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 |
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Tricia Bushnell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $93,304 |
Andrew Brain Board Chairman | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Robert Hoffman Board Vice Chairman | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Sarah Lintecum Board Treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jane Ehinger Board Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Amanda Sisney Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $207,941 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $106,187 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,080,363 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $364,391 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,394,491 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $252 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$37,614 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,359,847 |
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. | $102,237 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,777 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $471,352 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $72,039 |
Payroll taxes | $42,897 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,600 |
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 | $30,663 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,858 |
Travel | $856 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,349 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,307 |
Insurance | $5,233 |
All other expenses | $32,152 |
Total functional expenses | $1,305,212 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,694,127 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,574,105 |
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 | $986 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,574 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,500 |
Total assets | $3,283,292 |
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 | $1,696,709 |
Total liabilities | $1,696,709 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,586,583 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $3,283,292 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Midwestern Innocence Project Inc has recieved totaling $6,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Turner Family Foundation Springfield, MO PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
J R Albert Foundation Inc Naperville, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
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Project Harmony-Haven For Abuse Response Members Serving Our Omaha, NE | $47,319,096 | $20,341,905 |
Iowa Legal Aid Des Moines, IA | $14,580,759 | $13,573,795 |
American Bar Endowment Chicago, IL | $194,396,463 | $19,205,058 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,055,531 | $13,205,429 |
Legal Aid Of Nebraska Omaha, NE | $4,357,559 | $10,934,705 |
Legal Aid Of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | $9,531,147 | $11,342,252 |
Land Of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St Louis, IL | $13,021,176 | $11,751,411 |
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