2025-08-22T12:30:44-04:00 2024-12-31 814343358 The Sheriff CPA Services LLC 10340 SE 187th Pl Renton WA 98055 990 2024-01-01 833498962 WASHINGTON INNOCENCE PROJECT % LARA ZAROWSKY WASH 2066369479 92 LENORA ST SEATTLE WA 98121 LARA ZAROWSKY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2066369479 2025-08-22 false true SHAREEF ABDUHR-RAHMAAN P01911167 4257576915 2025-08-22 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LARA ZAROWSKY 92 LENORA ST SEATTLE WA 98121 1821683 false X HTTPS://WAINNOCENCEPROJECT.ORG X 2018 WA 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. 6 6 10 35 0 0 880010 1794344 1406 281 -2978 -63609 -48841 816682 1743931 2470 100000 0 824377 1002983 0 70971 265792 309935 1092639 1412918 -275957 331013 410714 743142 91672 93088 319042 650054 X 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. false true 535449 1406 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. 374815 100000 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. 160635 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. 1070899 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 true 10 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 6 6 false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X LARA ZAROWSKY 2067399333 92 LENORA ST SEATTLE WA 98121 LARA ZAROWSKY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 55.00 0.00 X 141900 0 0 LESTER GRIFFIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KIM CRONIN BOARD TREASURER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID B OWENS SECRETARY 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 HAIM SHARIF BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ASHLEY OCONNOR MCCREADY BOARD PRESIDENT 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LA ROND BAKER VICE PRESIDENT UNTIL 082024 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KELLY CANARY BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 102024 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERIN KENWAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 141900 0 0 1 false false false 334722 1459622 6171 1794344 Program Income 900099 1406 1406 1406 148 148 3126 -3126 -3126 -3126 24829 334722 74626 -49797 -49797 Other Revenue 900099 956 956 956 1743931 2362 0 -52775 100000 100000 141899 79464 32636 29799 658190 598143 51541 8506 29339 24703 3150 1486 105188 60366 39643 5179 68367 57608 7472 3287 992 992 9439 9439 37122 17705 15667 3750 1122 1122 20227 2092 16879 1256 34416 15892 11747 6777 58386 3160 55226 30344 27267 1926 1151 132 132 540 540 23506 7646 15860 DUES FEES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 32565 16388 8068 8109 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 55952 55952 IN-KIND EXPENSE 1671 1671 3521 3521 1412918 1070899 271048 70971 16537 576482 200466 8140 168553 135675 15032 9492 10893 540 3126 10353 7000 3000 410714 743142 10888 7592 80784 85496 91672 93088 X 319042 650054 319042 650054 410714 743142 X 331013 -1 X false false false X 520535 684965 721210 903198 1814673 4644581 520535 684965 721210 903198 1814673 4644581 842498 3802083 180 281 148 609 956 956 4646146 26235 0.81830 0.00000 X Other income Part II line 10 or Part III line 12 Other Revenue RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true true false false false false true 2200 false true 2800 5000 false 10893 540 10353 10353 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 49661 OTHER ACCRUED EXPENSES 35835 85496 EVENT 355051 330222 24829 4500 24829 35515 1000 8782 355051 330222 24829 4500 24829 35515 1000 8782 74626 -49797 true Film Project 1 100000 Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) Grant includes $100,000 that a donor designated for the production of a particular film project related to actual innocencewrongful convictions. Organizational document changes Part VI line 4 The maximum number of board members was increased from 9 to 11 at the 2024 annual meeting. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Once the 990 is prepared it is uploaded to a secure cloud storage space that is accessible at all times to all board members. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c At the annual meeting during the first quarter of the year, all Board members are asked to attest and reaffirm their reading and understanding of the conflict of interest policy by signing the policy. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Salaries for staff positions are set by referring to and aligning with market standards. Pay scales at governmental offices including Public Defense, City/County prosecuting attorney offices, and law firms in Seattle were used to determine fair compensation for the staff and the executive director. Special consideration was given in 2024 to the sharp increase in the cost of living due to inflation in the Seattle area. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Salaries for staff positions are set by referring to and aligning with market standards. Pay scales at governmental offices including Public Defense, City/County prosecuting attorney offices, and law firms in Seattle were used to determine fair compensation for the staff and the executive director. Special consideration was given in 2024 to the sharp increase in the cost of living due to inflation in the Seattle area. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Documents are not made available. Cessation of or significant change to any program service Part III line 3 WashIPs post-release Client Support work is being reorganized to better meet the needs of our community. We eliminated the Client Support Coordinator position and are instead providing targeted, ad hoc support upon request by members of our community of former clients, and subject to approval by leadership, while we study and rebuild our formal program. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Rounding Adjustment