Death Penalty Focus
- Assets
- $288.9k
- Revenue
- $395.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 05/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 95-4153420
Organization Overview
Death Penalty Focus is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1996. 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 12/2022, Death Penalty Focus employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Death Penalty Focus 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 12/2022, Death Penalty Focus generated $395.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $393.4k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.9%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC EDUCATION REGARDING THE DEATH PENALTY AND ALTERNATIVES TO THE DEATH PENALTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MOVING FORWARD TOWARD DEATH PENALTY ABOLITIONDEATH PENALTY FOCUS PLAYS A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY IN CALIFORNIA. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA ANTI-DEATH PENALTY COALITION, THE CALIFORNIANS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERITIES UNION, THE CATHOLIC MOBILIZING NETWORK, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, THE 8TH AMENDMENT PROJECT, EJUSA AND MANY CALIFORNIA FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, DPF DEVELOPS ABOLITION POLICY AND MESSAGING. DPF MAKES CONNECTIONS IN THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE, IDENTIFIES LEGISLATIVE LEADERS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY, PLANS FOR OUTREACH TO SENATE AND ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS AFFECTED MOST BY THE DEATH PENALTY.
EDUCATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACHDPF DELIVERS FACTS, VIDEOS, OPINIONS AND INFORMATION ABOUT CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE INJUSTICE OF THE DEATH PENALTY. DPF PROMOTES FACT-BASED NEWS, ANNOUNCES ABOLITION-BASED EVENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, CIVIL RIGHTS WORKERS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, BLOGS, AND FREQUENT EMAILS. WE HAVE INCREASED OUR ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS, THEREBY EXTENDING THE REACH AND IMPACT OF OUR MESSAGING.DPF INVITED ANTI-DEATH PENALTY ADVOCATES - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS, INNOCENT WOMEN WHO HAD BEEN SENTENCED TO DEATH AND LATER FREED, MURDER VICTIM FAMILY MEMBERS, SCHOLARS, AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS - TO PARTICIPATE IN A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS OFFERED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE TOPICS COVERED DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES ON THE DEATH PENALTY, INJUSTICE AND OVERALL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ISSUES.
ADDITIONAL PROJECTSDPF PUBLISHES REPORTS OF EXONERATION, MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE, SCHEDULED EXECUTIONS, AND INJUSTICE. DPF MAINTAINS A WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEATH PENALTY AND OUR WORK TOWARD ABOLITION. DPF OFFERS PROMINENT SPOKESPEOPLE TO ANSWER REQUESTS FROM THE MEDIA AND PUBLIC AND SUBMITS AMICUS BRIEFS FOR RELEVANT COURT CASES.DPF ALSO MAINTAINS A WEBSITE (WWW.DEATHPENALTY.ORG) THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEATH PENALTY AND THEIR WORK TO END IT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Farrell President And Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Mark Kimber Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Max Carter Oberstone Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Garland Allen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Esther Remigio Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Linda Fox Vice Chair Program | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $284,880 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $284,880 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $269 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $101,245 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $395,583 |
| 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. | $111,484 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,723 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $83,585 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,717 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,989 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,194 |
| 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 | $1,135 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,282 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,696 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $729 |
| Total functional expenses | $393,409 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,695 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $185,251 |
| 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 | $288,946 |
| 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 | $72,000 |
| Other liabilities | $22,139 |
| Total liabilities | $94,139 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $194,807 |
| 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 | $288,946 |