Innocence Project Inc
THE INNOCENCE PROJECT, INC. (IP) IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT WITH THE MISSION TO FREE INNOCENT PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN WRONGLY CONVICTED AND REFORM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO …
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We work to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone.
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Mission
The innocence project, inc. (ip) is a national nonprofit with the mission to free innocent people who have been wrongly convicted and reform the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice. The ip has helped exonerate over 242 people, a disproportionate number of whom are people of color and some who were sentenced to death. Cumulatively, they spent thousands of years in prison for crimes they did not commit, and in many cases, the person who actually committed the crime went on to commit others. The ip is dedicated to researching, analyzing and educating stakeholders and the public on the causes and consequences of wrongful convictions and other systemic problems. The ip works to pass laws and prevent the admissibility of unreliable, non-scientific evidence to prevent future miscarriages of justice. Founded in 1992 as a clinic at cardozo school of law at yeshiva university, the ip incorporated as a 501(c)3 organization in 2004, though it maintains an affiliation with cardozo.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Innocence Project Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInnocence Project Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 320077563. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $34M in annual revenue. 93 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Innocence Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 320077563. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Innocence Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Innocence Project Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years. Its registered address is 40 Worth St Rm 701, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Innocence Project Inc has $34M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Innocence Project Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $34M in annual revenue. The organization has 93 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Innocence Project Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Innocence Project Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
We work to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Innocence Project Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $34M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Innocence Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Innocence Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 320077563, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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INNOCENCE PROJECT INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 93 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 93 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Innocence Project Inc
- What is Innocence Project Inc?
- Innocence Project Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. We work to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone.
- When was Innocence Project Inc founded?
- Innocence Project Inc was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Innocence Project Inc?
- Joseph Thompson serves as CFO.
- Where is Innocence Project Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Innocence Project Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Innocence Project Inc trustworthy?
- Innocence Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Innocence Project Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 320077563.
- What is Innocence Project Inc's website?
- https://www.innocenceproject.org