For the People
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.
For the People at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,715,891
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,162,092
- +27.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $158,687
- +95.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,520,999
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who For the People funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $261K (2021) to $261K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley De-Bug San Jose, CA | Subgrant to coordinate and implement participatory defense hubs withing post-conviction/re-sentencing project activities. | $260,625 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,715,891 | $3,162,092 | $3,520,999 | — | — | $158,687 |
| 2023 | $6,071,188 | $2,472,769 | $2,627,340 | — | — | $81,011 |
| 2022 | $6,319,638 | $4,953,543 | $3,262,914 | $260,625 | 1 | $158 |
| 2021 | $4,208,840 | $5,612,837 | $2,015,097 | $260,625 | 1 | $212 |
| 2020 | $537,203 | $745,502 | $208,299 | — | — | $1 |
About For the People
Based on IRS filings
For the People is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $159K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
For the People is led by Hillary Blout, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hillary Blout
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$142K (2021) → $223K (2024)
Rose Cahn
Board Chair
Secretary → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Haile
Director of Policy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $146K (2024)
Michelle Leporini
Development Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$135K (2024)
Nathaniel Erb
State Policy Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$131K (2024)
Amika Mota
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$250 (2024)
Paula Kutansky-Brown
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$53K (2022) → $190K (2024)
Jamila Hodge
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hawkins
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Rothschild
Drk Representative
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Brown
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isaiah Love
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Robinson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jordan Debree (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Stinson (2022–2023) — Finance & Administrative Director
- Former: Nina Morrison (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carmen-Nicole Cox (2021–2022) — Deputy Director
- Former: Ct Turney-Lewis (2022) — Senior Staff Attorney
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $223K, to Hillary Blout (Chief Executive Officer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about For the People
How large is For the People?
For the People reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is For the People?
For the People is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does For the People operate?
For the People has awarded grants in California.
What is For the People's EIN?
For the People's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3317244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 4, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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