Nonprofit · EIN 56-1939274
CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27707
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,998,617 | $2,297,237 | $701,380 | $4,106,352 | $379,373 | $3,726,979 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,037,451 | $2,510,513 | $526,938 | $3,441,030 | $415,431 | $3,025,599 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,479,710 | $2,241,994 | -$762,284 | $2,963,298 | $464,637 | $2,498,661 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,535,358
- Program service revenue
- $1,401,781
- Investment income
- $56,360
- Other revenue
- $5,118
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $313,829
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,163,919
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,989,386
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,973
- Occupancy
- $56,282
- Travel
- $8,996
- Depreciation
- $10,463
- Program services (functional)
- $1,994,400
- Management and general (functional)
- $293,649
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,188
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,441,030
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,106,352
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $379,373
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,726,979
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $30,749
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,352,441
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,374,538
- Gross receipts
- $2,998,617
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 29
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA PORTER | EXEC DIRECTOR 8AP Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $230,424 | $33,543 |
| CHRIS KEELTY | DEV DIRECTOR 8AP Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $122,892 | $22,850 |
| STEFANIE FAUCHER | DEPUTY DIRECTOR 8AP Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $121,355 | $22,437 |
| GRETCHEN ENGEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $116,303 | $22,197 |
| YEE HUEN S HAR | DIGITAL DIRECTOR, 8AP Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $118,478 | $18,872 |
| SHELAGH KENNEY | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $86,905 | $20,026 |
| LAFMIN MORGAN | CONTROLLER Officer | 37.5 | $52,842 | $15,556 |
| AKIN ADEPOJU | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRICA GANZY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY ADCOCK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MILLS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY FERGUSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JIN HEE LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS PARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BANZHOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAITLIN FENHAGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| HENDERSON HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GERDA STEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JULIAN WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DIONNE R GONDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA PORTER | EXEC DIRECTOR 8AP Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $257,500 | $35,684 |
| CHRIS KEELTY | DEV DIRECTOR 8AP Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $129,192 | $22,853 |
| GRETCHEN ENGEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $123,392 | $22,454 |
| SHELAGH KENNEY | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $108,003 | $20,615 |
| STEFANIE FAUCHER | DEPUTY DIRECTOR 8AP Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $102,900 | $18,553 |
| LAFMIN MORGAN | CONTROLLER Trustee or director | 37.5 | $51,150 | $10,978 |
| AKIN ADEPOJU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY FERGUSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRICA GANZY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JIN HEE LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY ADCOCK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS PARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BANZHOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CAITLIN FENHAGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HENDERSON HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON GARRETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GERDA STEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MILLS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHANN BURKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DIONNE R GONDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GEETA KAPUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA PORTER | EXEC DIRECTO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,500 | $25,432 |
| CHRIS KEELTY | DEV DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,192 | $22,601 |
| GRETCHEN ENGEL | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $121,604 | $22,516 |
| STEFANIE FAUCHER | DEPUTY DIREC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,900 | $17,758 |
| SHELAGH KENNEY | DEPUTY DIREC Officer | 40 | $99,405 | $20,260 |
| CINDY ADCOCK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AKIN ADEPOJU | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BANZHOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHANN BURKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAITLIN FENHAGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY FERGUSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRICA GANZY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON GARRETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HENDERSON HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEETA KAPUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIN HEE LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MILLS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS PARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAFMIN MORGAN | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3326 DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BOULEVARD, DURHAM, NC 27707-6239
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHELAGH KENNEY, 3326 DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BOULEVARD, DURHAM, NC 27707
- Signed the 990
- SHELAGH KENNEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (919) 956-9545
- Website
- WWW.CDPL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NORTON COLLAR LUND LILLEY PLLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE DIRECT REPRESENTATION TO THOSE ON DEATH ROW IN NORTH CAROLINA AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE CONSULTING, RESEARCH AND TRAINING SERVICES TO ATTORNEYS APPOINTED TO REPRESENT PERSONS FACING THE DEATH PENALTY IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Program accomplishments
- THE CENTER PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALS CHARGED WITH OR CONVICTED OF CAPITAL CRIMES. THE CENTER ALSO CONSULTS WITH AND TRAINS ATTORNEYS APPOINTED TO REPRESENT PERSONS FACING THE DEATH PENALTY IN NORTH CAROLINA.Expenses $897,175 · revenue $1,389,684
- THE CENTER SERVES AS A CLEARINGHOUSE OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEATH PENALTY IN NORTH CAROLINA, PROVIDING INFORMATION ON ISSUES AND CASES TO THE MEDIA, POLICY-MAKERS, ADVOCATES, ATTORNEYS, ACADEMICS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.Expenses $82,986
- THE 8TH AMENDMENT PROJECT IS A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT OF THE CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION THAT COORDINATES THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO END THE DEATH PENALTY.Expenses $992,240
- THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR OTHER ENTITIES INVOLVED IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND REFORM.Expenses $21,999 · revenue $17,215
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1939274
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,106,352
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,998,617
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,998,617 | $2,297,237 | $4,106,352 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,037,451 | $2,510,513 | $3,441,030 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,479,710 | $2,241,994 | $2,963,298 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,108,813 | $2,298,840 | $3,342,338 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-1939274).
Questions about CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION is 56-1939274.
- Is CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION 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 CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION 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 CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHELAGH KENNEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $230,424 (LAURA PORTER, EXEC DIRECTOR 8AP).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,998,617, expenses of $2,297,237 and total assets of $4,106,352 at year end.
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