Nonprofit · EIN 41-2020362
GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,318,633 | $1,242,382 | $76,251 | $1,101,428 | $20,341 | $1,081,087 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,187,613 | $1,236,199 | -$48,586 | $1,083,661 | $106,400 | $977,261 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $897,233 | $1,176,883 | -$279,650 | $1,085,756 | $74,886 | $1,010,870 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,369,280
- of which government grants
- $115,240
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $59
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$50,706
- Other revenue
- -$50,706
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $322,539
- Other salaries and wages
- $485,846
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $946,519
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $62,620
- Travel
- $40,976
- Program services (functional)
- $861,614
- Management and general (functional)
- $192,698
- Fundraising (functional)
- $188,070
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,083,661
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,101,428
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,341
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,081,087
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $910,484
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $170,603
- Gross receipts
- $1,405,039
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $145,709 | $35,581 |
| JAMES MAYER | LEGAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,560 | $7,689 |
| BAYLEA MILLER | ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,560 | $4,480 |
| AARON THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY CROWDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| B TODD JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN VICKERS | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH FORSYTHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE LIPINSKY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DELINDA WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JR LAPLANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES VOLLING | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA CURRY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN JASPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LACEY KINNART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LOUSENE HOPPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MARK BRADFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| SARA MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| SUSAN ROE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| TATEWIN MEANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY WALSH | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $130,411 | $30,656 |
| JAMES MAYER | LEGAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,264 | $8,156 |
| JAMES VOLLING | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA DUGINSKE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KINGREY | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HART | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL BOND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY WALSH | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN VICKERS | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN RIACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH FORSYTHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JR LAPLANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JAZZ HAMPTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ROE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TATEWIN MEANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA CURRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUSENE HOPPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE LIPINSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DELINDA WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $130,793 | $22,965 |
| JOHN KINGREY | DIRECTOR/CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HART | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| EILEEN RICE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES VOLLING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY WALSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH UDOIBOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN RIACH | CO-CHAIR/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 6.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH FORSYTHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JR LAPLANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL BOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA DUGINSKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY THOMAS MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAZZ HAMPTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ROE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN VICKERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY ZEPHIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TATEWIN MEANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 229 19TH AVE S STE 285, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455-0004
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOANNA CURRY, 229 19TH AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 285, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
- Signed the 990
- JOANNA CURRY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (612) 624-4779
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT WORKS TO FREE THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED AND PREVENT FUTURE WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS FROM OCCURRING IN MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA.
Program accomplishments
- EACH YEAR OUR TEAM WORKS DILIGENTLY TO SCREEN HUNDREDS OF REQUESTS FOR HELP, TO GIVE FREEDOM BACK TO PEOPLE IN PRISON FOR CRIMES THEY DID NOT COMMIT. GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT STAFF, LAW STUDENTS, INVESTIGATORS, AND VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS SPEND THOUSANDS OF HOURS CAREFULLY ANALYZING THESE CASES TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE IS NEW EVIDENCE THAT COULD SHOW ACTUAL INNOCENCE. WE LITIGATE CASES WHERE NEWLY DISCOVERED EVIDENCE IS IDENTIFIABLE AND CAN PROVIDE CLEAR AND CONVINCING PROOF OF ACTUAL INNOCENCE. THE GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT ALSO WORKS TO IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM TO PREVENT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND EDUCATES LAW STUDENTS, THE COURTS, LAWYERS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ON THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS AS THEY PLAN FOR THEIR HOMECOMING AND AS THEY MOVE FORWARD IN THEIR LIVES AFTER FREEDOM.Expenses $861,614
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-2020362
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,101,428
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,405,039
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,318,633 | $1,242,382 | $1,101,428 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,187,613 | $1,236,199 | $1,083,661 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $897,233 | $1,176,883 | $1,085,756 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $828,237 | $1,254,561 | $1,332,920 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 41-2020362).
Questions about GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT
- What is the EIN of GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT is 41-2020362.
- Is GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREAT NORTH 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 GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOANNA CURRY.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,709 (SARA JONES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,318,633, expenses of $1,242,382 and total assets of $1,101,428 at year end.
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