Center For Death Penalty Litigation
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Founding
- 12/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 56-1939274
Organization Overview
Center For Death Penalty Litigation is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 1995. 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 06/2022, Center For Death Penalty Litigation employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Death Penalty Litigation 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 06/2022, Center For Death Penalty Litigation generated $2.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
TO PROVIDE DIRECT REPRESENTATION TO THOSE ON DEATH ROW IN NORTH CAROLINA AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE CONSULTING, RESEARCH AND TRAINING SERVICES TO ATTORNEYS APPOINTED TO REPRESENT PERSONS FACING THE DEATH PENALTY IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CENTER PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALS CHARGED WITH OR CONVICTED OF CAPITAL CRIMES. THE CENTER ALSO CONSULTS WITH AND TRAINS ATTORNEYS APPOINTED TO REPRESENT PERSONS FACING THE DEATH PENALTY IN NORTH CAROLINA.
THE CENTER IS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEATH PENALTY IN NORTH CAROLINA, PROVIDING INFORMATION ON ISSUES AND CASES TO THE MEDIA, POLICY-MAKERS, ADVOCATES, ATTORNEYS, ACADEMICS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
THE 8TH AMENDMENT PROJECT IS A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT OF THE CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION THAT COORDINATES THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO END THE DEATH PENALTY.
THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR OTHER ENTITIES INVOLVED IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND REFORM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Porter Exec Directo | 37.5 | $150,000 | |
Gretchen Engel Executive Di | Officer | 37.5 | $125,009 |
Chris Keelty Dev Director | 37.5 | $123,036 | |
Shelagh Kenney Deputy Direc | Officer | 37.5 | $94,762 |
Name Not Listed Controller | Officer | 37.5 | $79,843 |
David Mills Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Julianne Hill Attorney | 6/29/21 | $106,731 |
Kristen Nelson Project Dir. | 6/29/21 | $156,793 |
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 | $957,373 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $957,373 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,133,786 |
| Investment income | $2,414 |
| 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 | $2,108,813 |
| 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. | $299,614 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,958 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,216,979 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $146,389 |
| Other employee benefits | $187,442 |
| Payroll taxes | $115,029 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,865 |
| 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 | $22,555 |
| Information technology | $11,999 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $87,300 |
| Travel | $1,316 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,174 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,032 |
| Insurance | $9,583 |
| All other expenses | $49,958 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,298,840 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $420,582 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,558,647 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $465,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $190,917 |
| 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 | $20,341 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,267 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $660,584 |
| Total assets | $3,342,338 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,483 |
| 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 | $81,483 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $162,624 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,098,231 |
| 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 | $3,342,338 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Death Penalty Litigation has awarded $137,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: 8AP | $45,000 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: 8AP | $45,000 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: 8AP | $27,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: 8AP | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Center For Death Penalty Litigation has recieved totaling $1,054,205.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE 8TH AMENDMENT PROJECT, A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY, FISCALLY SPONSORED BY THE GRANTEE | $395,000 |
Fund For Nonviolence Santa Cruz, CA PURPOSE: 8TH AMENDMENT PROJECT | $250,000 |
Fund For Nonviolence Santa Cruz, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $115,000 |
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $70,000 |
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $70,000 |
Wallace Global Fund Ii Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTIONS IN THE US | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Georgia Legal Services Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,846,145 | $21,808,357 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,000,349 | $16,976,185 |
Legal Services Corporation Of Virginia Richmond, VA | $10,646,853 | $14,922,389 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,961,359 | $12,435,415 |
South Carolina Legal Services Greenville, SC | $14,465,887 | $11,660,522 |
Legal Aid Justice Center Charlottesville, VA | $15,560,165 | $9,357,960 |
Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands Nashville, TN | $8,528,233 | $10,472,394 |
Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | $13,378,824 | $8,135,399 |
South Carolina Bar Columbia, SC | $17,865,633 | $9,322,223 |
Legal Services Of Northern Virginia Inc Fairfax, VA | $4,319,530 | $7,978,477 |
Center For Responsible Lending Durham, NC | $10,481,758 | $6,504,480 |
National Right To Work Legal Defense & Education Foundation Inc Springfield, VA | $44,865,136 | $9,345,910 |