EIN 75-3018448

Georgia Innocence Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
State
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Georgia Innocence Project works to free the imprisoned innocent and prevent wrongful convictions in Georgia, collaborating with pro bono lawyers, volunteers, and students. During the year ending June 30, 2022, they continued their efforts to educate the public regarding wrongful convictions, advance practices to prevent them, and help exonerated individuals rebuild their lives.
Total revenues
$1,499,440
2024
Total expenses
$1,444,921
2024
Total assets
$1,057,015
2024
Num. employees
19
2024

Program areas at Georgia Innocence Project

In FY24, Georgia Innocence Project secured the exoneration and freedom of two innocent men who served 50+ combined years in prison for crimes they did not commit. In FY24, Georgia Innocence Project, often in collaboration with pro bono partners, actively worked on 23 representation stage cases, had 23 cases in active screening for post-conviction claims of innocence, and processed 286 requests for help. Georgia Innocence Project also advocated for fair compensation for innocent exonerees and reform of Georgia's compensation process, provided direct exoneree support to several exonerees, hosted "freedom gatherings" where exonerees in Georgia accessed peer support and strengthened community, and worked in partnership with freed and exonerated people to educate the public about the causes and consequences of wrongful conviction in Georgia.

Who funds Georgia Innocence Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Seaman FoundationSupport the Prevention of Wrongful Conviction.$300,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$42,290
Charles K Edmondson Jr FoundationThe Purpose of the Grant Is To Further the Principal Objective of the Donee, Which Is Dedicated To Exonerating Wrongfully Convicted People Through Dna Testing and Reforming the Criminal Justice System To Prevent Future Injustice.$32,572
...and 23 more grants received totalling $559,870

Financials for Georgia Innocence Project

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,497,023
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$380
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$2,037
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,499,440
Data update history
July 11, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from The Seaman Foundation
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Weiss Family Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from TW Marian W Ottley Atlanta Main
August 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCrime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesHuman rightsDiseases and disordersCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
50 Hurt Plaza Se 350
Atlanta, GA 30303
Metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
County
Fulton County, GA
Website URL
georgiainnocenceproject.org/ 
Phone
(404) 373-4433
IRS details
EIN
75-3018448
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0149486
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-16
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