Tennessee Innocence Project
- Assets
- $384.5k
- Revenue
- $376.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Founding
- 04/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 32-0582082
Organization Overview
Tennessee Innocence Project is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (I99) the organization is classified as: Crime & Legal-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Tennessee Innocence Project employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tennessee Innocence 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 12/2020, Tennessee Innocence Project generated $376.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $248.5k during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE TENNESSEE INNOCENCE PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO INVESTIGATING AND LITIGATING CLAIMS OF ACTUAL INNOCENCE. IT IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND CORRECT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LITIGATING WRONGFUL CONVICTION CASES FOR THOSE IN TENNESSEE PRISONS TO OBTAIN EXONERATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION TRAINS LAW STUDENTS AND ATTORNEYS ABOUT HOW TO LITIGATE THESE CASES AND HOW TO PREVENT FUTURE WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Van Dyke Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $102,500 |
Brad Maclean President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephanie Ditenhafer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joey Fuson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Beverly Davenport Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Chalos Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $406,788 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,828 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $406,788 |
| 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 | -$30,834 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $375,959 |
| 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. | $160,833 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,666 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,262 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,676 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $560 |
| 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 | $4,736 |
| Information technology | $535 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,649 |
| Travel | $2,151 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $973 |
| Insurance | $7,980 |
| All other expenses | $16,152 |
| Total functional expenses | $248,450 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $375,707 |
| 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 | $2,792 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,795 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,255 |
| Total assets | $384,549 |
| 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 | $27,800 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $27,800 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $356,749 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $384,549 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Tennessee Innocence Project has recieved totaling $396,565.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schooner Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $165,000 |
Schooner Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES | $52,000 |
Assisi Foundation Of Memphis Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: EXONERATING THE INNOCENT | $40,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
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