Buried Alive Project is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (I43) the organization is classified as: Inmate Support, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buried Alive 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, Buried Alive Project generated $552.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $386.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.0%) per year over the past 3 years. 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
THE BURIED ALIVE PROJECT WORKS TO FREE PEOPLE SERVING LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE SENTENCES HANDED DOWN UNDER OUTDATED FEDERAL DRUG LAWS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PERSONAL JOURNIES OF OUR CO-FOUNDERS (WHO HAVE ALL BEEN DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM) GIVES US A UNIQUE LENS AND EXPERTISE IN HELPING ADVANCE THE MOVEMENT TO TRANSFORM THIS NATION'S CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. THE BURIED ALIVE PROJECT PROVIDES PRO BONO LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR PEOPLE SERVING LIFE SENTENCES IN PRISON UNDER OUTDATED FEDERAL DRUGS LAWS. OUR EFFORTS HAVE SAVED THE LIVES OF DOZENS OF PEOPLE SET TO DIE IN PRISON. WITH EVERY FREEDOM WE SECURE, WE ARE PUSHING FORTH A MOVEMENT OF POWER, DIGNITY, AND HUMAN POTENTIAL THAT THIS NATION NEEDS TO THRIVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brittany Barnett National Director,board Member | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $120,000 |
Sharanda Jones Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Corey Jacobs Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $551,959 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $551,959 |
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 | $551,959 |
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. | $31,460 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $88,168 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,180 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $21,570 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $33,200 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,172 |
Office expenses | $4,464 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $124 |
Travel | $15,849 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $485 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $386,410 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $337,100 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $337,100 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $337,100 |
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 | $337,100 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Buried Alive Project has recieved totaling $300,073.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: BOOSTING ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND STRENGTHENING LIFE TRAJECTORIES OF PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | $130,000 |
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: BOOSTING ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND STRENGTHENING LIFE TRAJECTORIES OF PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | $70,000 |
Chrest Foundation Inc Irving, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT REPRESENTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS SENTENCED TO LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR NONVIOLENT DRUG CASES. | $60,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,314 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $10,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Public Safety | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Crossroads For Women Albuquerque, NM | $4,169,990 | $3,424,238 |
Council On At-Risk Youth Austin, TX | $427,097 | $1,366,823 |
Bridges To Life Houston, TX | $2,278,486 | $1,799,196 |
Little Light Ministries Oklahoma City, OK | $2,311,428 | $1,163,903 |
Chrysalis Ministries San Antonio, TX | $986,698 | $947,607 |
Life Anew Restorative Justice Austin, TX | $228,542 | $1,136,756 |
Exodus Life Little Rock, AR | $320,491 | $746,909 |
Anew Vision Transitional Living Inc Rio Vista, TX | $994,054 | $887,680 |
R O D Ministries Dallas, TX | $607,123 | $558,189 |
Buried Alive Project Dallas, TX | $337,100 | $551,959 |
Innerfaith Prison Ministry Inc Lafayette, LA | $115,336 | $357,260 |
Hands Of Luke Medical Ministries Inc El Paso, TX | $761,788 | $315,689 |