FOR THE PEOPLE
AI Summary
FOR THE PEOPLE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reforming the justice system by partnering with prosecutors and stakeholders to identify individuals in prison who can be safely released, thereby reuniting families and strengthening communities. With an operating budget of $3.5 million and total revenue of $3.2 million in 2024, the organization aims to unlock human potential as a cornerstone of public safety, envisioning a future where no one serves time in prison who could positively contribute to their community. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue and can be found online at www.fortheppl.org.
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION IS TO FORGE A NEW PATHWAY TO JUSTICE. WE PARTNER WITH PROSECUTORS AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY PEOPLE IN PRISON WHO CAN BE SAFELY RELEASED, REUNITING FAMILIES AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE UNLOCKING HUMAN POTENTIAL IS THE CORNERSTONE OF PUBLIC SAFETY - WHERE NO ONE IS SERVING TIME IN PRISON WHO COULD OTHERWISE BE POSITIVELY SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
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Services for offenders
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FOR THE PEOPLE’s budget?
In 2024, FOR THE PEOPLE reported an annual operating budget of around $3.5 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does FOR THE PEOPLE support?
FOR THE PEOPLE supports work in Services for offenders.
Where does FOR THE PEOPLE operate?
FOR THE PEOPLE is headquartered in Oakland, CA.
Who funded FOR THE PEOPLE recently?
In 2025, FOR THE PEOPLE received grants from Boston Foundation, Inc, LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION, and THE JUST TRUST FOR EDUCATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant FOR THE PEOPLE received in 2024?
The largest grant to FOR THE PEOPLE in 2024 exceeds $850 thousand.