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Nonprofit · EIN 99-3127649

INDIANA INNOCENCE PROJECT INC

Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204

Financials

$1M$225K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INDIANA INNOCENCE PROJECT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,021,424$225,439$795,985$808,436$711$807,725
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,001,956
of which government grants
$1,000,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$19,468
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$174,808
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$189,019
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,821
Travel
$1,858
Program services (functional)
$218,509
Management and general (functional)
$6,930

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$11,740
Total assets, end of year
$808,436
Total liabilities, end of year
$711
Net assets, end of year
$807,725
Net assets without donor restrictions
$807,725
Gross receipts
$1,021,424
Employees
3
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
IN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Frances L WatsonPresident
Officer
0$0
Valena BeetyBoard Memeber
Officer
0$0
Kristine BunchVice President & Treasurer
Officer
0$0
Roosevelt GlennBoard Member
Officer
0$0
William MontrossBoard Member
Officer
0$0
Marla SandysSecretary
Officer
0$0
James VoylesBoard Member
Officer
0$0
Victoria CasanovaDirector
Highest-paid employee
0$0
Joshua BarnettLegal Counsel
Highest-paid employee
0$0
Debra Des VignesDirector
Highest-paid employee
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
133 W MARKET ST PMB 282, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-2801
In care of
% FRANCES L WATSON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Frances L Watson, 133 W Market Street 282, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Signed the 990
FRANCES L WATSON, President
990-N for 2024 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: FRANCES L WATSON, 133 W Market Street 282, Indianapolis IN 46204. Mailing address: 133 West Market Street STE 282, Indianapolis IN 462042801.
Return prepared by
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Mission

The Indiana Innocence Network focuses on identifying, investigating, and litigating claims of factual innocence while advocating for systemic justice reform.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Case Investigation and Litigation Beneficiaries Reached: In 2025, the organization represented 6 individuals who signed retainer agreements or reached the stage of filing legal motions (such as DNA testing or post-conviction relief). Legal Expertise: The program is led by a Legal Director and Legal Counsel, supported by 100 hours of pro bono attorney contributions. Case Intake and Screening Requests Processed: The network received 154 new letters requesting assistance in 2025. Measurable Outcomes: The team successfully processed 94 rejections and maintained an average initial screening time of 2 months. Volunteer Support: 15 traditional volunteers contributed approximately 200 hours to support intake, research, writing, and case research
    Expenses $218,509 · revenue $1,001,956

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-3127649
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$808,436
Income (IRS master file)
$1,021,424

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,021,424$225,439$808,436IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: FRANCES L WATSON
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 99-3127649).

Questions about INDIANA INNOCENCE PROJECT INC

What is the EIN of INDIANA INNOCENCE PROJECT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INDIANA INNOCENCE PROJECT INC is 99-3127649.
Is INDIANA INNOCENCE PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to INDIANA INNOCENCE PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INDIANA INNOCENCE PROJECT INC 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 INDIANA INNOCENCE PROJECT INC 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 INDIANA INNOCENCE PROJECT INC 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 INDIANA INNOCENCE PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Frances L Watson.
Who are the officers and directors of INDIANA INNOCENCE PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does INDIANA INNOCENCE PROJECT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,021,424, expenses of $225,439 and total assets of $808,436 at year end.

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