Washington Innocence Project
- Assets
- $870.2k
- Revenue
- $685.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 10/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-3498962
Organization Overview
Washington Innocence Project is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (I01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Washington Innocence Project employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington 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 12/2021, Washington Innocence Project generated $685.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 56.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $722.1k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
WASHINGTON INNOCENCE PROJECT (WASHIP) WORKS TO FREE INNOCENT WASHINGTON STATE PRISONERS, IMPROVE OUR CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT THE WRONGLY CONVICTED IN WASHINGTON STATE AS THEY REBUILD THEIR LIVES IN FREEDOM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DIRECT CLIENT REPRESENTATION. EMERGING FROM THE GLOBAL COVID-19 PANDEMIC, OUR DIRECT CLIENT REPRESENTATION PICKED UP DRAMATIC STEAM AS COURTS REOPENED. OUR CLIENT KEN HOVLAND WAS RELEASED AFTER 40 YEARS OF WRONGFUL INCARCERATION IN OCTOBER 2021. WE CONTINUE TO ADJUST OUR LITIGATION STRATEGY TO ATTEMPT TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF OUR CLIENTS AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR RELEASE. WE CONTINUED OUR HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL AND INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL CRIME LAB TO PROCESS POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING REQUESTS ON BEHALF OF WASHINGTON STATE PRISONERS. NUMEROUS MOTIONS WERE FILED AND REQUESTS FOR DNA TESTING SECURED.
FREED FAMILY POST-RELEASE SUPPORT. FOLLOWING KEN HOVLANDS RELEASE OUR CLIENT SUPPORT COORDINATOR WORKED EXTENSIVELY WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS, CASE MANAGERS, FACILITIES, AND EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND STABLE EXPERIENCE FOR MR. HOVLAND TO REENTER AND ADJUST TO LIFE IN FREEDOM AFTER 40 YEARS OF INCARCERATION. EXTENSIVE OUTREACH WAS DONE FOR THE REST OF WASHIPS FREED AND EXONERATED FAMILY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PROVIDE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AS NEEDED.
EDUCATION AND POLICY REFORM. FOR MANY YEARS WASHIP HAS BEEN WORKING WITH POLICYMAKERS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF RECORDING CUSTODIAL INTERROGATIONS, GIVEN THAT FALSE CONFESSIONS ARE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTING FACTOR FOR WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS. WASHIP STAFF PROVIDED EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND INFORMATION UPON REQUEST TO POLICYMAKERS REQUESTING INFORMATION RELATED TO THE RECORDING OF INTERROGATIONS. A STATE LAW WAS PASSED MANDATING THE PROCESS AND GOES INTO EFFECT IN JANUARY 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lara Zarowsky Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $130,000 |
David Owens Secretary From 032021 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kelly Canary Board President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jacqueline Mcmurtrie Board Treasurer Until 0321 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kim Cronin-Hillman Board Vptreasurer From 032 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Haim Sharif Board Member | Trustee | 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 | $684,965 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $684,965 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $684,965 |
| 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. | $130,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,899 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $319,688 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,441 |
| Other employee benefits | $72,378 |
| Payroll taxes | $42,385 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $135 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $850 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,650 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,218 |
| Office expenses | $12,466 |
| Information technology | $36,055 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,672 |
| Travel | $5,960 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,299 |
| Insurance | $5,045 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $722,076 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $674,182 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $88,742 |
| 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 | $15,886 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,202 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $85,167 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $870,184 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $33,043 |
| Total liabilities | $33,043 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $837,141 |
| 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 | $870,184 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Washington Innocence Project has recieved totaling $220,518.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lakeshore Foundation 04052011 San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $200,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,900 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $6,118 |
Glassybaby White Light Fund Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Washington Innocence Project Seattle, WA | $870,184 | $684,965 |
Seattle Clemency Project Seattle, WA | $463,808 | $499,383 |
Court Advocates For Children For Kittitas Co Ellensburg, WA | $136,616 | $305,247 |
Thin Blue Line Foundation Portland, OR | $79,220 | $0 |
Asaga Anchorage, AK | $37,081 | $67,712 |
Washington State Association Of Drug Court Professionals Burien, WA | $82,851 | $0 |