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)
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.
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.
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)
