ILLINOIS PRISON PROJECT
CHICAGO, IL
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
$590K in foundation grants on record from 12 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $534K | 2 |
| Foundation Ii of the American College of Trial Lawyers | $150K | 1 |
| Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | $95K | 1 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $60K | 2 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $46K | 2 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | $39K | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $38K | 2 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $15K | 1 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $8K | 1 |
Leadership
Jennifer Soble — Treasurer (Principal officer)
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