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Nonprofit · EIN 20-8663089

ALASKA INNOCENCE PROJECT

Tax-exempt · ANCHORAGE, AK 99520

Financials

$118K$140K2022$105K$162K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ALASKA INNOCENCE PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2024990-EZ$104,927$162,097-$57,170$3,608$388$3,220
June 30, 2023990-EZ$117,967$139,622-$21,655$64,411$4,021$60,390
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$104,927

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$70,880
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$124,388
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,250
Occupancy
$6,000
Other expenses
$30,459
Program services (functional)
$162,099

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$64,411
Total assets, end of year
$3,608
Total liabilities, end of year
$388
Net assets, end of year
$3,220
Cash, savings and investments
$3,608
Gross receipts
$104,927

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JORY KNOTTExecutive Dir.40$70,880
GINGER SCOGGINPresident1$0
LINDA WILSONVice President1$0
KEVIN TRIPPSecretary1$0
MARK JOHNSONTreasurer1$0
ANN CAINDECDirector1$0
DENISE MORRISDirector1$0
SARAH MURTADADirector1$0
RITA MURTADADirector1$0
ROBERT SPITZFADENDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JORY KNOTTExecutive Dir.35$47,390
WILLIAM B OBERLYCOO35$42,765
MARK JOHNSONPresident0$0
KEVIN TRIPPSecretary0$0
ANN CAINDECDirector0$0
DENISE MORRISDirector0$0
ROBERT SPITZFADENDirector0$0
AMANDA HENRYDirector0$0
LINDA WILSONDirector0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 201656, ANCHORAGE, AK 99520-1656
In care of
% WILLIAM B OBERLY
Signed the 990-EZ
JORY KNOTT, Executive Dir.
Phone
(907) 279-0454
Return prepared by
BRADEN & COMPANY INC

Mission

TO IDENTIFY AND EXONERATE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED ALASKANS AND TO PREVENT FUTURE WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS. WE REVIEW CLAIMS OF ACTUAL INNOCENCE FROM INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS, FILE AND PROSECUTE LEGAL ACTION WHERE APPROPRIATE

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WORK TO REVIEW CLAIMS OF INNOCENCE RECEIVED FROM INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS. THESE CONSISTED OF NEW REQUESTS NOT RELATED TO OUTREACH UNDER A GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. THESE SERVICES ALSO INVOLVE THE CONTINUATION OF ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS
    Expenses $140,393
  • CONTINUED WORK ON A PROGRAM FUNDED BY A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE GRANT TO IDENTIFY WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS THAT OCCURED IN RURAL ALASKA, ESPECIALLY AMONG ALASKA NATIVE INDIVIDUALS. THE WORK INVOLVED INVESTIGATING CLAIMS OF INNOCENCE WHICH HAVE ALREADY BEEN IDENTIFIED AS WELL AS SEEKING OUT ANY ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL CLAIMS, THROUGH CONTACT WITH ALASKA NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $21,706 · grants $21,706

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025Not on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
20-8663089
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,608
Income (IRS master file)
$104,927

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2024$104,927$162,097$3,608IRS
990-EZJune 2023$117,967$139,622$64,411XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8663089).

Questions about ALASKA INNOCENCE PROJECT

What is the EIN of ALASKA INNOCENCE PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ALASKA INNOCENCE PROJECT is 20-8663089.
Is ALASKA INNOCENCE PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to ALASKA INNOCENCE PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ALASKA INNOCENCE PROJECT file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ALASKA INNOCENCE PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ALASKA INNOCENCE PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of ALASKA INNOCENCE PROJECT?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,880 (JORY KNOTT, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does ALASKA INNOCENCE PROJECT have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $104,927, expenses of $162,097 and total assets of $3,608 at year end.

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