Illinois Prison Project
CHICAGO, IL
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Illinois Prison Project has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
The Illinois Prison Project works for a more sensible and humane prison system in Illinois by advocating for and on behalf of thousands of people who are needlessly incarcerated. It provides direct representation to incarcerated elderly people disabled and infirm people and people who have been rehabilitated after substantial periods of incarceration. It works directly with public officials to develop policies and mechanisms to reduce Illinois bloated prison system. It works alongside currently and formerly incarcerated people to educate the public about the high cost of Illinois prison system the broken sentencing laws and policies that have led us here and the many paths for criminal justice reform.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Illinois Prison Project
$2.1M in foundation grants on record from 26 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $534K | 2 |
| Vital Projects Fund | $300K | 3 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $225K | 2 |
| Reva and David Logan Foundation | $200K | 2 |
| Foundation Ii of the American College of Trial Lawyers | $150K | 1 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $141K | 3 |
| Perry Family Charitable Foundation | $100K | 3 |
| Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | $95K | 1 |
| Albert & Anne Mansfield Foundation C/O Jeffrey Hopmayer | $80K | 3 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $46K | 2 |
Leadership
Jennifer Soble — Treasurer (Principal officer)
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