FOR THE PEOPLE'S PROJECT ACTIVATES THE POWER OF PROSECUTORS TO REMEDY UNJUST SENTENCES. WE CALL THIS PROCESS "PROSECUTOR-INITIATED RESENTENCING." WITH THIS NEW TOOL, PROSECUTORS HAVE THE ABILITY TO REUNITE FAMILIES AND RESTORE COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIMATED BY MASS INCARCERATION.WE WROTE THE PLAYBOOK AND WORKED TO PASS THE NATION'S FIRST EVER PROSECUTOR-INITIATED RESENTENCING LAW, AB 2942, IN CALIFORNIA. NOW, WE'RE WORKING WITH PROSECUTORS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCARCERATED PEOPLE, AND DECISION MAKERS TO BRING THIS NEW VISION OF JUSTICE NATIONWIDE. THIS IS HOW WE DO IT:PROSECUTOR COLLABORATION/TRAININGDATA ANALYSISOUTREACH WITH INCARCERATED PEOPLECOMMUNITY EMPOWERMENTNATIONWIDE POLICY SUPPORT
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
-5.9% YoY
Revenue
$3.2M
+27.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$159K
+95.9% YoY
Expenses
$3.5M
+34.0% YoY
About For the People
Based on IRS filings
For the People is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,715,891 | $6,071,188 | $6,319,638 |
| Revenue | $3,162,092 | $2,472,769 | $4,953,543 |
| Expenses | $3,520,999 | $2,627,340 | $3,262,914 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $158,687 | $81,011 | $158 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSE CAHN | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KEVIN ROBINSON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| REBECCA BROWN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JORDAN DEBREE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SARAH HAWKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JAMILA HODGE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ISAIAH LOVE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AMIKA MOTA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $250 |
| OLIVER ROTHSCHILD | DRK REPRESENTATIVE | 2 | — |
| HILLARY BLOUT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $222,643 |
| PAULA KUTANSKY-BROWN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $189,534 |
| JEREMY HAILE | DIRECTOR OF POLICY | 40 | $146,208 |
| MICHELLE LEPORINI | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 40 | $134,541 |
| NATHANIEL ERB | STATE POLICY DIRECTOR | 40 | $130,562 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is For the People?
For the People is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is For the People?
As of 2024, For the People holds $5.7M in total assets with $3.2M in annual revenue.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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