The Sentencing Project
- Assets
- $7.4m
- Revenue
- $5.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1472546
Organization Overview
The Sentencing Project is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (I05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sentencing Project employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sentencing 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 12/2021, Sentencing Project generated $5.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY ISSUES,ADVOCACY FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND PRODUCES RESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYSES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPACT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE LAWS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES. FINDINGS ARE SHARED THROUGH HIGHLY VISIBLE PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS THAT INCLUDE EARNED MEDIA, WEBINARS, NEWSLETTERS, ACTION ALERTS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. POLICY PRIORITIES INCLUDE EXTREME SENTENCING, VOTING RIGHTS, YOUTH JUSTICE, AND RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISPARITIES.
YOUTH JUSTICE: THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO SAFEGUARD YOUTH FROM THE RAVAGES OF THE ADULT CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM AND EXPLORE ALTERNATIVES TO YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN BOTH THE JUVENILE AND ADULT JUSTICE SYSTEMS. IN ADDITION TO ADVOCATING FOR AN END TO POLICIES THAT TRANSFER YOUTH TO THE ADULT CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM, THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR THE SHIELDING OF MINORS FROM AVOIDABLE INVOLVEMENT IN THE YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ENDING THE PRESENCE OF POLICE IN SCHOOLS, AND PROMOTING TREATMENT-BASED APPROACHES TO YOUTHFUL BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS RATHER THAN PUNISHMENT. IN ALL THIS WORK A RACIAL JUSTICE LENS IS PARAMOUNT.
EXTREME SENTENCING: THE ORGANIZATION PLAYS A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN CAMPAIGNS AND COALITIONS AT THE NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVEL IN SUPPORT OF POLICIES THAT EXPAND THE USE OF POST-CONVICTION RELEASE MECHANISMS, ELIMINATE VIRTUAL LIFE SENTENCES AND LIFE SENTENCES WITHOUT PAROLE, CAP SENTENCES AT 20 YEARS, AND FOSTER A CULTURE THAT REJECTS EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT IN FAVOR OF RESTORATIVE APPROACHES TO SAFETY. THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH AND PROMOTES MEDIA AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON SENTENCING POLICIES, REFORMS, AND IMPACTS TO FOSTER A SHIFT IN THE NATIONAL NARRATIVE AROUND EXTREME SENTENCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Fettig Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $174,700 |
Kara Gotsch Deputy Director | 40 | $124,608 | |
Terry Nixon Director Of Ops And Finance | 40 | $121,058 | |
Ashley Nellis Sr. Research Analyst | 40 | $114,759 | |
Nicole Porter Director Of Advocacy | 40 | $113,011 | |
Marcy Mistrett Director Of Youth Justice | 40 | $101,625 |
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 | $5,166,558 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,166,558 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,275 |
| Investment income | $178,572 |
| 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 | $5,349,405 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $125,000 |
| 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. | $199,287 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,233 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,261,797 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $34,178 |
| Other employee benefits | $115,721 |
| Payroll taxes | $118,322 |
| Fees for services: Management | $364,815 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $96,357 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $112,276 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,540 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $59,398 |
| Information technology | $63,219 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $133,360 |
| Travel | $28,316 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37,210 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,492 |
| Insurance | $3,412 |
| All other expenses | $4,925 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,839,890 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $923,542 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,296,425 |
| 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 | $77,678 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $98,506 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,024,509 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,747 |
| Total assets | $7,429,407 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $113,322 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $113,322 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,739,493 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,576,592 |
| 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 | $7,429,407 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Sentencing Project has awarded $110,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Lancaster, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AN EDUCATION WEBSITE AROUND CHALLENGING LIFE IMPRISONMENT | $25,000 |
Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: CAMPAIGN TO BUILD AND SUPPORT MA COALITON TO END LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE | $25,000 |
LIVING BEYOND BARS PURPOSE: TO BUILD AWARENESS AND DIALOGUE AROUND LIFE IMPRISONMENT AND LAUNCH A MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO CHALLENGE LIFE IMPRISONMENT | $10,000 |
Cedar Falls, IA PURPOSE: GRASSROOTS SUPPORT TO MOBILIZE ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT RELEASES AND COLLABORATE WITH LIFE SENTENCE SURVIVORS | $10,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF A 5-7 MINUTE VIDEO ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF FELONY UNDER RULE | $10,000 |
Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION OF OHIO SECOND LOOK REPORT | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that The Sentencing Project has recieved totaling $4,700.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Legal Horizons Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $2,500 |
The Naduse Foundation Beverly, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,500 |
Samuel And Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundation Inc Natick, MA PURPOSE: PROMOTES A FAIR AND EFFECTIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYS | $600 |
Letzler Family Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND INCARCERATION AND TO PROPOSE MORE EFFECTIVE CRIME PRE | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $974,000 |
| Net Contributions | $183,942 |
| Other Expense | $474,000 |
| Ending Balance | $683,942 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Justice Action Network Washington, DC | $3,238,419 | $7,861,139 |
Human Trafficking Institute Washington, DC | $2,809,320 | $3,883,956 |
The Sentencing Project Washington, DC | $7,429,407 | $5,349,405 |
Coalition For Public Safety Washington, DC | $2,884,639 | $3,960,327 |
Network Group Inc Arlington, VA | $2,363,027 | $3,038,533 |
Legislative Analysis And Public Policy Association Charlottesville, VA | $111,772 | $1,610,720 |
Sam Inc Alexandria, VA | $5,575,928 | $2,484,378 |
Dc Justice Lab Washington, DC | $958,312 | $1,226,714 |
Dcwitness Inc Washington, DC | $303,672 | $492,163 |
Cvoa Inc Fairfax Station, VA | $2,640 | $575,000 |
Black Belt Justice Center Washington, DC | $129,267 | $552,871 |
Lexisnexis Rule Of Law Foundation Washington, DC | $1,010,984 | $301,822 |