Reprieve Us is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Reprieve Us employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reprieve Us 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, Reprieve Us generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $950.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.3% 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 PROVIDE INVESTIGATION AND LITIGATION SUPPORT TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS BY SECURING THEM A FAIR TRIAL OR OTHER DUE PROCESS WITH A FOCUS ON CASES INVOLVING THE DEATH PENALTY, EXTRA-JUDICIAL KILLINGS, AND INDEFINITE DETENTION WITHOUT TRIAL AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEATH PENALTY - REPRIEVE US ASSISTS OVER 70 INDIVIDUALS FACING THE DEATH PENALTY IN THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD. REPRIEVE US ALSO WORKS STRATEGICALLY TO PREVENT THE USE OF DRUGS IN LETHAL INJECTIONS IN EXECUTING STATES IN THE US.
SECRET PRISONS - REPRIEVE US CURRENTLY REPRESENTS A NUMBER OF PRISONERS IN SECRET PRISONS AROUND THE WORLD. REPRIEVE US REPRESENTS GUANTANAMO BAY DETAINEES AND CONTINUES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR FORMER GUANTANAMO PRISONERS. RUS ALSO SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS IN NORTHEAST SYRIA SEEKING REPATRIATION.
EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTIONS - REPRIEVE US INVESTIGATES THE USE OF LETHAL FORCE IN "COUNTERTERRORISM" OPERATIONS, SUPPORTS VICTIMS TO BRING LEGAL CASES, AND CAMPAIGNS TO END THE UNITED STATES' ILL-CONCEIVED DRONE PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Eric Lewis President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Eliot Spitzer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elliott Milstein Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Esther Fein Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Skaggs Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Celli Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $235,578 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $865,978 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,101,556 |
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 | $1,101,556 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $468,334 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $79,331 |
Payroll taxes | $38,017 |
Fees for services: Management | $147,436 |
Fees for services: Legal | $124,285 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,371 |
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 | $8,957 |
Information technology | $8,287 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $16,673 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $456 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $373 |
Insurance | $17,307 |
All other expenses | $6,317 |
Total functional expenses | $950,144 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $583,461 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $16,090 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,130 |
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 | $10,474 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $529 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $118,062 |
Total assets | $741,746 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,324 |
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 | $117,632 |
Total liabilities | $150,956 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $566,623 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,167 |
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 | $741,746 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Reprieve Us has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Samuel Rubin Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: HUMAN RIGHTS | $10,000 |
Samuel Rubin Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: HUMAN RIGHTS | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Epoch Public Foundation Houston, TX | $20,991,555 | $11,992,297 |
American Civil Liberties Union Houston, TX | $4,417,002 | $2,671,713 |
Texas Defender Service Austin, TX | $2,095,530 | $1,499,267 |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $1,895,665 | $1,221,069 |
Reprieve Us New Orleans, LA | $741,746 | $1,101,556 |
Arkansas Civil Liberties Union Foundation Incorporated Little Rock, AR | $4,097,213 | $961,394 |
American Civil Liberties Union New Orleans, LA | $1,434,774 | $753,307 |
American Stewards Of Liberty Inc Georgetown, TX | $59,719 | $331,714 |
Welfare Rights Organization New Orleans, LA | $32,684 | $352,505 |
Lagniappe Law Lab New Orleans, LA | $94,621 | $153,249 |
American Civil Liberties Union Little Rock, AR | $464,246 | $306,645 |
American Civil Liberties Union Jackson, MS | $370,629 | $152,660 |