Nonprofit · EIN 87-0647979
ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER
Tax-exempt · SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $895,567 | $644,746 | $250,821 | $1,072,840 | $8,489 | $1,064,351 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $604,231 | $473,902 | $130,329 | $787,739 | $9,441 | $778,298 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $870,921
- of which government grants
- $202,485
- Program service revenue
- $11,975
- Investment income
- $12,671
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $147,336
- Other salaries and wages
- $337,546
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $538,135
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,125
- Occupancy
- $15,306
- Travel
- $32,758
- Depreciation
- $862
- Program services (functional)
- $263,663
- Management and general (functional)
- $317,525
- Fundraising (functional)
- $63,558
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $787,739
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,072,840
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,489
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,064,351
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,636
- Publicly traded securities
- $780,480
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,064,351
- Gross receipts
- $921,167
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- UT
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristy Columbia | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $143,000 | $4,336 |
| Jennifer Springer | Managing Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,000 | $3,675 |
| Erin Gettel | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Jemming | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kurt London | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Nichols | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Lyttle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Masters | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bret Evans | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Conyers | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katey Pepin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sky Lazaro | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wesley Harward | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTY COLUMBIA | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $138,333 |
| JENNIFER SPRINGER | MANAGING ATT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,915 |
| KATE CONYERS | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KURT LONDON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANNE FREELAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LISA BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN GETTEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATALIE PINKNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRET EVANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BEN MACHLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SKY LAZARO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATEY PEPIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN JEMMING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AARON LYTTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON BLAIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 358 S 700 E, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84102-2161
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kristy Columbia, 358 South 700 East B235, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
- Signed the 990
- KRISTY COLUMBIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (801) 355-1888
- Website
- RMINNOCENCE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Larson & Company PC
Mission
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER (RMIC) WORKS TO PREVENT AND CORRECT THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF INNOCENT PEOPLE IN UTAH, NEVADA, AND WYOMING.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, the Rocky Mountain Innocence Center (RMIC) experienced a transformative year marked by growth, perseverance, and extraordinary breakthroughs in our mission to correct wrongful convictions. Thanks to the support of our funders, we expanded our legal team, strengthened our infrastructure, and pushed forward with renewed momentum. The addition of a new staff attorney and paralegal was a turning point. For the first time, our legal department grew beyond its two core attorneys, enabling us to manage more cases, more efficiently, with deeper investigative capacity. This expansion directly translated into action-cases moved forward faster, clients were reached more consistently, and our ability to pursue justice widened across state lines. Throughout the year, our team filed numerous post-conviction DNA petitions-crucial steps in the legal process that can mean the difference between freedom and continued incarceration. In one case, we pursued a compassionate release for a client in Wyoming. Though the request was denied, we have since launched a new effort: a posthumous pardon, seeking dignity and justice even beyond life. Collaboration proved essential to overcoming legal barriers. Working closely with Kirkland & Ellis and Las Vegas-based counsel, we tackled procedural challenges with shared resolve and strategic depth. But our impact wasn't limited to courtrooms. RMIC's educational outreach and community presence grew in powerful ways. Law students from the University of Utah, BYU, and BYU-Idaho joined our mission, contributing to real-world casework and gaining hands-on experience in innocence advocacy. We also brought our message to new audiences-presenting at the University of Nevada-Reno and the Utah Law Related Education Program-planting seeds of awareness and reform. The most powerful moments of 2024 came with the release of individuals who had spent decades imprisoned for crimes they didn't commit. On February 27, Adrian Gordon was released after 23 years behind bars. Just weeks later, on April 9, Jimmy Meinhard walked free after 27 years. And in May, a Nevada client who had been incarcerated for 24 years was granted a new trial following breakthroughs in DNA evidence. These cases are not just victories-they are testaments to the human cost of injustice and the life-changing power of our work. Our reach extended across Utah, Nevada, Texas, Missouri, and Maine. We traveled to meet with clients, conducted witness interviews, and filed critical appeals-including one to the Nevada Supreme Court following a denied DNA petition. In Oregon, we joined fellow advocates at the Western Innocence Organizations Conference, refining our strategy and deepening our coalition. Throughout the year, community engagement remained a cornerstone of our approach. In March, our Hope for the Innocent Breakfast featured exoneree Sean K. Ellis, whose story inspired attendees to remain steadfast in their support. In May, the Litigation Section Casino Night brought together legal professionals committed to the cause. And in November, a Utah Jazz game created a joyful space where clients, families, and supporters came together in solidarity.Expenses $263,663 · revenue $11,975
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 | Not 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
- 87-0647979
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,072,840
- Income (IRS master file)
- $921,167
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $895,567 | $644,746 | $1,072,840 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $604,231 | $473,902 | $787,739 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $453,144 | $389,180 | $656,947 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 87-0647979).
Questions about ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER
- What is the EIN of ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER is 87-0647979.
- Is ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER 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 ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Kristy Columbia.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,000 (Kristy Columbia, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $895,567, expenses of $644,746 and total assets of $1,072,840 at year end.
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