Amistad Law Project
- Assets
- $658.9k
- Revenue
- $681.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 09/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-2112376
Organization Overview
Amistad Law Project is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Amistad Law Project employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amistad Law 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, Amistad Law Project generated $681.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $564.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
AMISTAD LAW PROJECT IS A PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM AND ORGANIZING PROJECT WORKING TO END MASS INCARCERATION IN PENNSYLVANIA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1. CAMPAIGN TO END DEATH BY INCARCERATION: THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO FIND AVENUES FOR PEOPLE SENTENCED TO LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE IN PENNSYLVANIA TO RETURN TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PA BOARD OF PARDONS, HELD PUBLIC OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ROLE IN LIFE AND LONG TERM SENTENCES, PROVIDED TECHNICAL AND SUPPORTIVE ASSISTANCE TO INCARCERATED PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN APPLYING FOR COMMUTATION, AND FILED LAWSUITS ON BEHALF OF LIFE-SENTENCED INDIVIDUALS TO FINE A PATHWAY HOME.2. SHIFTING THE NARRATIVE AROUND CRIME AND POLICING: THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO SHIFT THE POPULAR NARRATIVE AROUND CRIME AND VIOLENCE IN PHILADELPHIA AND QUESTION THE ROLE OF POLICING AS A RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE CREATED VISUAL AND AUDIO MEDIA TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON ALTERNATIVE RESPONSES TO HARM, HELPED SHAPE CONCRETE POLICY DEMANDS TO THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IN RESPONSE TO THE MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD AND THE SUBSEQUENT UPRISINGS, CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON PHILADELPHIANS' IDEA OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND DEVELOPED PROPOSALS FOR ALTERNATIVE RESPONSES. 3. COVID-19 IN PRISONS AND JAILS RESPONSE: THIS PROGRAM WAS AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE VULNERABLE POPULATIONS OF PRISONS, JAILS AND DETENTION CENTERS IN PENNSYLVANIA. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE ALERTED OFFICIALS AND EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE EXACERBATED RISK OF DISEASE SPREAD IN CONGREGATE CARCERAL SETTINGS AND THE NEED TO REDUCE THE PRISON POPULATION IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE IMPACT TO COMMUNITIES. THIS INCLUDED TRACKING THE ACTIVITY OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN PHILADELPHIA ON EMERGENCY RELEASES FROM JAILS, AS WELL AS TRACKING THE INFECTION RATE IN STATE PRISONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Deneekie Grant Secretary/treasurer Until 9/30 | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $64,250 |
Kris Henderson President Until 9/30 | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $62,000 |
Sean Damon Director Until 9/30 | Trustee | 40 | $62,000 |
Stephanie Keene Chair Starting 10/1 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Candace Mckinley Secretary/treasurer Starting 10/1 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Holbrook Director Until 9/30 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $30,568 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $649,821 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $680,389 |
| 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 | $681,022 |
| 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. | $134,187 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,491 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $234,049 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $429 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,932 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,073 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,881 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,611 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $6,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $10,633 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $50,132 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,332 |
| Office expenses | $31,200 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,411 |
| Travel | $11,035 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $480 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,648 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $1,192 |
| Total functional expenses | $564,225 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $612,379 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $22,500 |
| 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 | $13,297 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $10,769 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $658,945 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,368 |
| 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 | $5,368 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $414,169 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $239,408 |
| 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 | $658,945 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Amistad Law Project has recieved totaling $355,488.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Independence Public Media Of Philadelphia Inc Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF PEOPLE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY GUN VIOLENCE AND MASS INCARCERATION IN ORDER TO SHOW THAT WEALTH INEQUALITY AND RACISM ARE AT THE ROOT OF BOTH. | $100,000 |
Pennsylvania Voice Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $60,000 |
Sprocket Foundation New Hope, PA PURPOSE: TO FUND RECIPIENT'S OPERATING ACTIVITIES | $50,000 |
Patricia Kind Family Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Wyncote Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
Borealis Philanthropy Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF AMISTAD LAW PROJECT | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Brooklyn Legal Services Inc New York, NY | $5,134,398 | $25,660,389 |
Queens Legal Services Corporation New York, NY | $7,168,967 | $14,854,603 |
Manhattan Legal Services New York, NY | $3,947,304 | $15,825,650 |
Center For Family Representation New York, NY | $10,722,603 | $13,029,708 |
Legal Aid Society Of Nassau County N Y Hempstead, NY | $573,832 | $10,183,365 |
Community Legal Aid Society Inc Wilmington, DE | $4,484,753 | $6,404,383 |
New York Lawyers For The Public Interest Inc New York, NY | $9,582,845 | $6,504,940 |
Pro Bono Net Inc New York, NY | $2,007,753 | $5,542,782 |
Office Of The Appellate Defender Inc New York, NY | $4,161,878 | $4,307,867 |
Erie County Bar Association Buffalo, NY | $1,988,348 | $4,393,216 |
Seniorlaw Center Philadelphia, PA | $2,159,079 | $4,174,831 |
Disability Rights New Jersey A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Trenton, NJ | $2,974,873 | $3,846,484 |