Los Angeles Innocence Project Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Los Angeles Innocence Project Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Los Angeles Innocence 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE IS TO EXONERATE THE WRONGLY CONVICTED, UNCOVER AND REMEDY PAST MISUSE OF EVIDENCE IN THE COURTROOM, AND IMPROVE THE DIALOGUE AMONG STAKEHOLDERS IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM TO PREVENT FUTURE INJUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR WRONGLY CONVICTED OR IMPRISONED INDIVIDUALS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE EDUCATION TO VARIOUS PARTIES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PRO BONO INVESTIGATORY SERVICES AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE CONVICTED OF CRIMES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO BRING AWARENESS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION OF THE INHERENT PROBLEMS WITHIN THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM TO LOCAL AND STATE LAWMAKERS THAT HAVE LED TO WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND HOW TO AVOID THESE PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Paula Mitchell President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $39,987 |
Andrew Miller CFO | Officer | 50 | $15,000 |
Andrew Wilson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherine Roberts Secretary / Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
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 | $350,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $350,000 |
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 | $350,000 |
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. | $54,987 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $127,579 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $16,565 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,700 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,761 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $809 |
Office expenses | $2,672 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $11,167 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,425 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $13,530 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $242,180 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,999 |
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 | $110,999 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,870 |
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 | $1,309 |
Total liabilities | $3,179 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $107,820 |
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 | $110,999 |