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Become a part of the Innocence Project’s community of monthly supporters who give to free innocent people and transform the legal system. With your support, we can do even more — donate monthly today.
What it means to be an Innocence Advocate
"I give to the Innocence Project every month because that innocent man or woman behind bars could be me, a friend or a family member. I would want to know that there are people on the outside fighting for my freedom."
"As my own understanding of justice and equity grew, I began to wonder: if the work of organizations like the Innocence Project is ongoing, then why isn’t my donation?"
"After watching the Netflix series The Innocence Files and learning about the work that the Innocence Project was doing, I felt compelled to donate monthly. Our criminal justice system is by no means perfect and those who are working to fix the injustices it creates deserve our support."
"I've always had a sense that there is something wrong with the criminal justice system, and for years I've tried to find a way to do something about it. But as an average person, my efforts seemed futile—until I found the Innocence Project. It feels good to be a part of a solution to a very big problem."
"I donate to help keep the fight alive and give innocent people a chance to return to their families. I can only hope one day we will be able to release all the wrongfully convicted men and women."
"Injustice never takes a day off, and it’s important for a nonprofit to have a steady, predictable stream of income, to keep the lights on and the coffee flowing. I don’t see the need for Innocence Project’s services evaporating anytime soon."
"I donate to the Innocence Project in order to support this amazing group of people who work to free those who are wrongly accused of crimes they did not commit. I believe in the mission of the Innocence Project and am happy to be a part of it."
Giving monthly makes the biggest impact
Ensures our work for the long haul
The Innocence Project represents innocent clients for an average of 7 years before they’re freed. Monthly support allows us to keep fighting, no matter how long it takes.
Supports rapid responses
The legal, policy, and forensic science worlds are constantly changing. Revenue from monthly donations gives us reliable resources for new and evolving challenges.
Every dollar goes further
Monthly donations incur fewer operational costs to get to us. More of your gift goes directly to freeing the innocent and preventing injustice.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Donations to the Innocence Project are 100% tax-deductible as allowed by law. The Innocence Project is a U.S. tax exempt organization under Internal Revenue Service Act Section 501(c)(3). Our Tax ID number is 32-0077563.
Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL (secure socket layer) technology to protect your information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donations. We will not sell, trade or share your personal information with anyone else, nor will we send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.
Please email [email protected] and we will make any changes you request.
There are many ways to contribute to our work. In addition to making a one-time or recurring contribution online, you can mail a check, make a wire transfer, donate stock or cryptocurrency, or leave a legacy by including the Innocence Project in your estate plans.
You can also find out if your employer matches your charitable gifts, give directly through your IRA (if you’re age 70.5 or older), or even start your own fundraiser. For a complete list of options, visit innocenceproject.org/give.
Donors giving online: A donation receipt will be sent to you at the email address you provide on the donation form. If you select a recurring donation, you will be sent an individual receipt each month when your donation is processed.
Donors giving via mail or other methods: A donation receipt will be emailed or mailed to you as long as an address has been provided.
Please be sure to keep a copy of your receipt for tax purposes.
All contributions made through this site support our work at the Innocence Project. If you wish to support a local innocence organization, click here to for a directory of network organizations.
If you believe you have donated to the Innocence project in error, please contact us at 212-364-5386 or [email protected] for assistance with forwarding your contribution.
Yes, contributing stock may have favorable tax benefits for supporters. Please consult your financial advisor. For more information about making a stock gift, please visit innocenceproject.org/give-gift-stock/
Yes, we do accept gifts of cryptocurrency. Please visit our Endowment page to initiate your crypto gift.
Yes, donors age 70.5 or older may wish to use a gift to the Innocence Project to meet their IRA’s required minimum distribution. Speak with your financial advisor or contact our development team at [email protected] to learn more.
The Innocence Project is grateful to accept donations from a wide range of Donor Advised Funds. To make a gift through your DAF, please contact your fund’s representative. You may need our full legal name and EIN: The Innocence Project, Inc, 32-0077563.
Yes, including the Innocence Project in your estate plan is a wonderful way to ensure a strong future for our transformative work. Please visit innocenceproject.org/make-a-bequest/ to learn more.
Yes, many future-minded donors choose to list the Innocence Project as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account. Including the Innocence Project in your estate plan is a wonderful way to ensure a strong future for our transformative work. Please visit innocenceproject.org/make-a-bequest/ to learn more.
Yes, a Charitable Gift Annuity may provide a donor with a fixed income stream for life in exchange for a sizeable donation to the Innocence Project. For more information, please contact the Innocence Project’s development team at [email protected].
Many employers offer matching funds when their employees donate to eligible non-profit organizations like the Innocence Project. Click here to see if your employer will match your donation.
We are happy to answer any questions about giving to the Innocence Project. You can reach our Development team at 212-364-5386 or at [email protected].