Georgia Innocence Project
Georgia Innocence Project
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Georgia Innocence Project is: to free the imprisoned innocent using DNA testing and analysis; educate the public about the problem of wrongful convictions; advance practices to prevent others from suffering the same fate; connect the exonerated with resources to help rebuild their lives
About
THE GEORGIA INNOCENCE PROJECT (GIP) INVESTIGATES CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS WHERE MODERN DNA TESTING WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF TRIAL. IF THERE IS A COMPELLING CLAIM OF INNOCENCE AND DNA EVIDENCE STILL EXISTS, GIP LITIGATES TO TEST THAT DNA AND PROVE ACTUAL INNOCENCE. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, GIP HAS RECEIVED MORE THAN 7,400 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE. GIP AND CO-COUNSEL AT THE SOUTHERN CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS WON AN EXTRAORDINARY MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL (EMNT) FOR OUR CLIENT JOHNNY LEE GATES, WHO HAS SPENT 42 YEARS IN PRISON (26 ON DEATH ROW) FOR A CRIME HE DID NOT COMMIT. FOLLOWING EMNT PROCEEDINGS WITH OUR CO-COUNSEL AT THE INNOCENCE PROJECT, ANOTHER CLIENT'S CONVICTION WAS VACATED BASED UPON EXCULPATORY DNA TEST RESULTS -- HE SPENT ALMOST 30 YEARS IN PRISON FOR A RAPE HE DID NOT COMMIT. WE SECURED POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING IN FOUR CASES. WE EDUCATED 800 STUDENTS IN EIGHT SCHOOLS AROUND ATLANTA ABOUT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS ON WRONGFUL CONVICTION DAY. THE INNOCENCE NETWORK CONFERENCE (900 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 200+ EXONEREES) WAS HOSTED IN ATLANTA AND GIP MADE A STRONG SHOWING THERE -- GIP AND EXONEREES PRESENTED AT SESSIONS AND GIP'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND A GIP BOARD MEMBER EACH GAVE TALKS AT THE OPENING PLENARY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Georgia innocence project's mission is to: free the imprisoned innocent using dna-related post-conviction litigation. educate others about the problem of wrongful convictions. advance practices to prevent others from suffering the same fate. connect the exonerated with resources to help rebuild their lives.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Georgia innocence project's mission is to: free the imprisoned innocent using dna-related post-conviction litigation. educate others about the problem of wrongful convictions. advance practices to prevent others from suffering the same fate. connect the exonerated with resources to help rebuild their lives.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as GA, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 225 PEACHTREE ST NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30303.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 12 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $278,533.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2002.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $375,593 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $63,837 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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