For The People is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (I43) the organization is classified as: Inmate Support, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, For The People employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. For The People 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 12/2023, For The People generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOR THE PEOPLE SUPPORTS PROSECUTORS AS THEY SEEK TO REMEDY UNJUST SENTENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOR THE PEOPLE CREATED PARTNERSHIPS WITH DISTRICT ATTORNEYS AND PROSECUTORS OFFICES AND HAS PARTNERED WITH 10 STATES TO SUPPORT PROSECUTOR-INITIATED RE-SENTENCING INITIATIVES AND LEGISLATION. THOUSANDS OF CASES HAVE BEEN REVIEWED. OVER 900 INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN RELEASED FROM PRISON THANKS TO THE PROSECUTOR-INITIATED RESENTENCING LAW, AB 2942, WHICH FOR THE PEOPLE WROTE AND ASSISTED IN PASSING RESULTING IN AN ESTIMATED SAVINGS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN CALIFORNIA PRISON SPENDING. 1000+ NEEDLESS YEARS BEHIND BARS ELIMINATED THROUGH DIRECT CASE WORK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rose Cahn Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Robinson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rebecca Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jordan Debree Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Hawkins Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jamila Hodge Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $2,388,775 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,388,775 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $81,011 |
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 | $2,472,769 |
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. | $51,624 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $336,728 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $183,716 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,370,112 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $18,963 |
Payroll taxes | $135,300 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,665 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,203 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $57,857 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $136,271 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $42,607 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $88,965 |
Travel | $106,572 |
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 | $1,312 |
Insurance | $101,233 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,627,340 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $554,978 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,476,821 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,270,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $27,123 |
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 | $15,682 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,369 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,450,419 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $273,796 |
Total assets | $6,071,188 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $105,085 |
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 | $272,559 |
Total liabilities | $377,644 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,385,984 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,307,560 |
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 | $6,071,188 |