Annual Report

Celebrating Donors

Pictured from left to right: Tony Goldwyn (Innocence Project board member), Antron McCray (exoneree), Raymond Santana (exoneree), Yusef Salaam (Innocence Project board member and exoneree), Ava DuVernay (director), Korey Wise (exoneree), and Kevin Richardson (exoneree) at the 2019 Innocence Project Gala. (Image: Matthew Adam Photography)

Innocence Project Co-founders Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld, along with Board Chair Jack Taylor, thank the organization’s community of advocates for their continued support through 2021.

The Innocence Project’s mission and impact are realized through the commitment and generosity of our community of supporters. Your partnership sustains our critical work to free the innocent and support their healing and return to community; to transform the systems responsible for wrongful incarceration through federal and state policy reform and strategic litigation; and to advance the collective power of the innocence movement.

The Innocence Project plays a clear and critical role in promoting the concepts of integrity and fairness around which our country and democracy are built. It is the most American of institutions. Their work reminds us that no legal system — however well intentioned — is beyond examination and improvement. It is humbling to witness, and an honor to support, their tireless efforts.

Americo Cascella

Joined the Innocence Project’s community of supporters in 2007

The incredible victories shared in this report are the collective results of our work together — thank you for your commitment to our vision of a criminal legal system truly accountable to justice!

 

We are always eager to hear feedback from our supporters about your experience with us. Feel free to reach out to us anytime at [email protected].

 

You can also download a PDF of our annual report here.

Jonathan Smith, who spent more than 20 years wrongfully incarcerated, is greeted by his two sons in Easton, Md., on April 21, 2021. (Image: Eric Kayne for AP Images/Innocence Project)

As a Black citizen, I understand the real workings of the American judicial system. I was inspired to support the Innocence Project after viewing a documentary film, 'The Central Park Five.' After viewing it, I became painfully aware of the horrific consequences of an innocent person serving decades of time for a crime they did not commit.

Elizabeth Lyles

Joined the Innocence Project’s community of supporters in 2020

Statement of Activities - FY20

excluding pro bono activities

Revenue: $24,229,820

Individuals

Foundations

Corporation

Events

Yeshiva

Investments

Other Income

Expenditures: $16,145,210

Program

Management & General

Fundraising

Statement of Activities - FY21

excluding pro bono activities

Revenue: $41,573,692

Individuals

Foundations

Corporation

Events

Yeshiva

Investments

Other Income

Expenditures: $18,742,454

Program

Management & General

Fundraising

The Innocence Project dedicates surpluses of revenue over expenses to our reserve funds and future operations.

Innocence Project Co-founder Barry Scheck speaks at the 2019 Innocence Project Gala. (Image: Matthew Adam Photography)

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Exoneree Darrill Henry (center) savors his time with his children Daranika Guitroz (left) and Darrill Jr. Guitroz (right). (Image: Claire Bangser/Innocence Project)