WASHINGTON INNOCENCE PROJECT

EIN: 833498962 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$1,743,931
Total Expenses
$1,412,918
Total Assets
$743,142
Net Assets
$650,054
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
LARA ZAROWSKY
Phone
2066369479
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WASHINGTON INNOCENCE PROJECT, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 114% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $331K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

Washington Innocence Project (WashIP) works to free innocent Washington State prisoners, improve our criminal legal system through education and advocacy, and support the wrongly convicted in Washington State as they rebuild their lives in freedom.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $535,449 Revenue: $1,406

LITIGATION: Successfully completed the second of a three-year federal grant in partnership with the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab to evaluate and get cases into DNA testing. One particularly...

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LITIGATION: Successfully completed the second of a three-year federal grant in partnership with the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab to evaluate and get cases into DNA testing. One particularly complicated case is now in the process of testing and numerous other petitions for DNA testing are being litigated. The Litigation Team has deepened its knowledge on all cases of wrongful conviction by engaging in and leading trainings in national and state-level forums.

Program 2
Expenses: $374,815

POST-RELEASE SUPPORT: A number of clients are supported through our program with stabilizing support and assistance with securing medical appointments, submitting disability applications, seeking...

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POST-RELEASE SUPPORT: A number of clients are supported through our program with stabilizing support and assistance with securing medical appointments, submitting disability applications, seeking housing, seeking employment, and providing social-emotional support as our community of former clients work to reintegrate into the free world.

Program 3
Expenses: $160,635

POLICY REFORM: Continued deepening engagement with the defense bar and attempts to engage with prosecutors in a non-litigious manner to reduce costs and expedite moving cases forward. Three pieces of...

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POLICY REFORM: Continued deepening engagement with the defense bar and attempts to engage with prosecutors in a non-litigious manner to reduce costs and expedite moving cases forward. Three pieces of legislation were discussed during the legislative session, with one receiving a hearing and an interim plan established for 2025. Coalition building and information sharing among organizations and individuals with similar goals were established.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,794,344
Program Service Revenue $1,406
Investment Income $-2,978
Other Revenue $-48,841
TOTAL REVENUE $1,743,931

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $100,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,002,983
Fundraising Expenses $70,971
Program Expenses $1,070,899
Other Expenses $309,935
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,412,918

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,743,931 $816,682 +1.1%
Expenses $1,412,918 $1,092,639 +0.3%
Net Income $331,013 $-275,957 -2.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
10
Volunteers
35

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$141,900
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LARA ZAROWSKY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 55.00
Officer
$141,900 $0 $141,900
LESTER GRIFFIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM CRONIN BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID B OWENS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HAIM SHARIF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY OCONNOR MCCREADY BOARD PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LA ROND BAKER VICE PRESIDENT UNTIL 082024 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY CANARY BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 102024 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN KENWAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,743,931 $1,412,918 $743,142 $331,013
2023 $816,682 $1,092,639 $410,714 $-275,957
2022 $674,666 $916,808 $624,101 $-242,142
2021 $684,965 $722,076 $870,184 $-37,111
2020 $497,238 $207,480 $465,938 $289,758
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