Bail Project Inc
- Assets
- $81.9m
- Revenue
- $33.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 131
- Location
- Venice, CA
- Founding
- 08/2017
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 81-4985512
Organization Overview
Bail Project Inc is located in Venice, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (I44) the organization is classified as: Prison Alternatives, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Bail Project Inc employed 131 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bail 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 06/2021, Bail Project Inc generated $33.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.6m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Bail Project Inc has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $565,702. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BAIL PROJECT IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PAYS BAIL FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, REUNITING FAMILIES AND RESTORING THE PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN FY21, THE BAIL PROJECT MARKED FOUR YEARS OF OPERATIONS WITH NEARLY 18,000 INDIVIDUALS HELPED NATIONWIDE AND OVER $46 MILLION IN FREE BAIL ASSISTANCE. THE BAIL PROJECT SUPPORTED THESE CLIENTS IN MORE THAN 50,000 COURT DATES FOR A 93% COURT APPEARANCE RATE, OFFERING FURTHER EVIDENCE THAT CASH BAIL IS NOT A NECESSARY INCENTIVE TO ENSURE PEOPLE RETURN TO COURT. THIS HIGH RETURN TO COURT RATE CONTINUES TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE BAIL PROJECT'S NATIONAL REVOLVING BAIL FUND WITH 92% OF BAIL PAYMENTS RETURNING AFTER CASES CLOSE AND ALLOWING THE ORGANIZATION TO HELP ADDITIONAL PEOPLE. IN FY21, THE BAIL PROJECT ALSO BEGAN ITS NEXT PHASE OF EXPANSION THROUGH THE "BAIL OUT THE SOUTH" INITIATIVE, WHICH FOCUSES ON BRINGING FREE BAIL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE IN THE DEEP SOUTH, WHILE THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ELIMINATION OF CASH BAIL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robin Steinberg Board Member/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $378,100 |
Arinolayemi Adegbonmire Gen Counsel & Asst Secreta | Officer | 45 | $234,449 |
Bradley Dudding Chief Impact Officer | 45 | $217,403 | |
Johanna Steinberg Legal Director | 45 | $212,303 | |
Zachary Herz-Roiphe CFO & Asst Secretary | Officer | 45 | $209,957 |
Tara Watford Chief Data Officer | 45 | $166,323 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Btq Financial Llc Accounting Services | 6/29/20 | $119,057 |
The Safer Foundation Client Support Servi | 6/29/20 | $100,000 |
The Safer Foundation Client Support Servi | 6/29/20 | $100,000 |
Tasc Inc Client Support Servi | 6/29/20 | $100,000 |
Btq Financial Llc Accounting Services | 6/29/20 | $119,057 |
Tasc Inc Client Support Servi | 6/29/20 | $100,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $117,099 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $33,471,673 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,588,772 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,350 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,012 |
| 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 | $33,652,525 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $396,585 |
| 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. | $828,019 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $487,341 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,294,997 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $194,610 |
| Other employee benefits | $749,276 |
| Payroll taxes | $559,223 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $214,408 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $127,528 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $10,091 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $637,464 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,559 |
| Office expenses | $359,534 |
| Information technology | $242,006 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $328,386 |
| Travel | $86,755 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $462 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $76,764 |
| Insurance | $48,064 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,570,667 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,276,566 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $55,369,552 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,724,542 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,707,623 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $1,295,336 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $116,171 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $413,615 |
| Total assets | $81,903,405 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $346,722 |
| 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 | $966,410 |
| Other liabilities | $50,901 |
| Total liabilities | $1,364,033 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $52,040,408 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $28,498,964 |
| 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 | $81,903,405 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bail Project Inc has awarded $392,086 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: PROVIDE BAILOUT AND COMMUNITY RELEASE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN THE NEW ORLEANS, LA REGION (SALARY AND FRINGE, RELATED SERVICE EXPENSES; LOANED BAIL CAPITAL NOT INCLUDED). | $112,852 |
Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: PROVIDE BAILOUT AND COMMUNITY RELEASE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN THE ST. LOUIS, MO REGION AS WELL AS CUSTOMIZED RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING (SALARY AND FRINGE, RELATED SERVICE EXPENSES; LOANED BAIL CAPITAL NOT INCLUDED). | $87,175 |
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: PROVIDE BAILOUT AND COMMUNITY RELEASE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN THE SAN DIEGO, CA REGION WITH CASES PENDING IN FEDERAL COURT. (SALARY AND FRINGE, RELATED SERVICE EXPENSES; LOANED BAIL CAPITAL NOT INCLUDED) | $54,042 |
New Market, TN PURPOSE: PROVIDE BAILOUT AND COMMUNITY RELEASE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN MISSISSIPPI THROUGH THE MISSISSIPPI BAIL FUND COLLECTIVE (SALARY AND FRINGE, RELATED SERVICE EXPENSES; LOANED BAIL CAPITAL NOT INCLUDED) | $37,400 |
TEXAS ORGANIZING PROJECT PURPOSE: PROVIDE BAILOUT AND COMMUNITY RELEASE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN THE SAN ANTONIO, TX REGION (SALARY AND FRINGE, RELATED SERVICE EXPENSES; LOANED BAIL CAPITAL NOT INCLUDED). | $34,956 |
Cypress, TX PURPOSE: PROVIDE BAILOUT AND COMMUNITY RELEASE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN THE SMITH COUNTY, TX REGION (SALARY AND FRINGE, RELATED SERVICE EXPENSES; LOANED BAIL CAPITAL NOT INCLUDED). | $32,350 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Bail Project Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Joia Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Lubetkin Family Foundation Winnetka, IL PURPOSE: SOCIAL | $0 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bail Project Inc Venice, CA | $81,903,405 | $33,652,525 |
Next Door Inc Hood River, OR | $5,109,735 | $7,639,056 |
Resource Environment For Under- Privileged Groups Enterprise Oakland, CA | $1,961,498 | $3,752,791 |
U-Turn Foundation Mesa, AZ | $1,734,899 | $2,341,900 |
Critical Resistance Oakland, CA | $3,484,803 | $1,734,710 |
Cotta-Brown Group Home Fresno, CA | $107,009 | $546,399 |
Compassion Prison Project Los Angeles, CA | $63,746 | $373,343 |
Sentencing Alternatives Program Inc San Jose, CA | $73,745 | $355,050 |
Alameda Pfs Spv 1 San Francisco, CA | $1,345,433 | $1,362,034 |
Marion County Victim Impact Panel Inc Keizer, OR | $25,660 | $0 |