Last Prisoner Project
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 09/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-4502829
Organization Overview
Last Prisoner Project is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (I43) the organization is classified as: Inmate Support, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Last Prisoner Project employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Last Prisoner 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, Last Prisoner Project generated $3.6m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 134.2% per year over the past 3 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
LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POLICY:OUR POLICY TEAM WORKS WITH LOCAL, STATE, TRIBAL, AND FEDERAL POLICYMAKERS, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP, ADVANCE, AND IMPLEMENT JUST, EQUITABLE, AND EFFECTIVE CANNABIS-RELATED POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND PROGRAMS. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING NONPARTISAN, EVIDENCE-BASED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO JURISDICTIONS WORKING TO ADVANCE CANNABIS LAWS THAT PROVIDE RETROACTIVE RELIEF.
REENTRY:OUR REENTRY RESOURCES FOCUS ON ENSURING THAT OUR CONSTITUENTS HAVE THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT THEY NEED WHEN COMING HOME FROM INCARCERATION. THIS INCLUDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICAL NEEDS, EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL WELLNESS COUNSELING. TO THAT END, EVERY YEAR, LPP DISPERSES DIRECT MICROGRANTS TO SYSTEM-IMPACTED CONSTITUENTS. FURTHERMORE, OUR FAMILY SUPPORT FUND ALLOCATES A PORTION OF LPP'S FUNDING DIRECTLY TO THE CHILDREN OF OUR CONSTITUENTS TO HELP THEM ACCESS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES WHILE THEIR PARENT IS INCARCERATED.
LEGAL:THE LPP TEAM FIGHTS TO SECURE THE "FULL FREEDOM" OF EVERY LAST PERSON IN PRISON FOR UNJUST CANNABIS LAWS. THE FIRST STEP IS ENSURING THE RELEASE OF THOSE STILL INCARCERATED FOR NONVIOLENT, CANNABIS-RELATED OFFENSES. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH OUR PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES, WHERE WE WORK TO SECURE FREEDOM FOR OUR CONSTITUENTS THROUGH EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY PETITIONS, COMPASSIONATE RELEASE MOTIONS, AND OTHER RELEVANT LEGAL MECHANISMS. OUR LEGAL ARM ALSO IDENTIFIES AND PURSUES STRATEGIC LEGAL ACTIONS (AMICUS BRIEFS, CLASS ACTION SUITS, INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS, ETC.) THAT SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS TO EFFECTUATE DRUG POLICY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE-RELATED REFORMS.
ADVOCACY:OUR ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS USE THE FACES AND STORIES OF INDIVIDUALS NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY CANNABIS PROHIBITION AND OTHER MISGUIDED DRUG POLICIES TO HELP TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE ABOUT THESE ISSUES. WE ALSO PRODUCE REPORTS, COMMENTARY, AND SHAREABLE CONTENT THAT EXPLORE THE SORDID HISTORY BEHIND-AND DEVASTATING IMPACT OF-OUR DRUG NATION'S "WAR ON DRUGS." THIS RESEARCH IS OFTEN LEVERAGED TO ASSIST ADVOCATES, ACADEMICS, AND POLICYMAKERS AS THEY WORK TO END THE CRIMINALIZATION OF CANNABIS AND EFFECTUATE OTHER DRUG POLICY REFORMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Gersten Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $123,542 |
Mary Bailey Managing Director | 40 | $102,787 | |
Natalie Papillion Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $90,000 |
Andrew Deangelo Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dean Raise Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Erik Murray Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $3,608,667 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,608,667 |
| 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 | $3,608,667 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $48,197 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $508,342 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $323,887 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,962 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $525,466 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,160 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $80,085 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $826,786 |
| Advertising and promotion | $110,296 |
| Office expenses | $89,085 |
| Information technology | $34,818 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $87,570 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,336 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,675,019 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $930,474 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,313,068 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $431,249 |
| 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 | $3,942 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,678,733 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $116,751 |
| 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 | $116,751 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,134,734 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $427,248 |
| 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 | $2,678,733 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Last Prisoner Project has recieved totaling $138,951.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,869 |
The Threshold Foundation Brewster, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,622 |
Pledgeling Foundation Venice, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $21,720 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $20,322 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $17,886 |
Schmetterling Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Empowerment Program Inc Denver, CO | $6,038,129 | $6,441,951 |
Stout Street Foundation Commerce City, CO | $4,447,334 | $3,258,222 |
Crossroads For Women Albuquerque, NM | $4,169,990 | $3,424,238 |
Last Prisoner Project Denver, CO | $2,678,733 | $3,608,667 |
Little Light Ministries Oklahoma City, OK | $2,311,428 | $1,163,903 |
Legal Services For Prisoners Inc Topeka, KS | $203,232 | $289,618 |
Bridges To Hope Lincoln, NE | $191,039 | $292,022 |
Second Chance And Re-Entry Services Inc El Reno, OK | $1,079 | $201,708 |
Redeeming The Family Inc Edmond, OK | $173,782 | $216,323 |
Offender Victim Ministries Inc Newton, KS | $229,385 | $0 |
Mt Nebo Prison Ministry Inc Gilbert, AZ | $94,756 | $0 |
Televerde Foundation Inc Phoenix, AZ | $332,514 | $263,668 |