Innocence Project of Florida Inc
The Innocence Project of Florida, inc. Works to achieve the exoneration and release of factually innocent inmates through post-conviction dna testing in the state of Florida; provides legal services to individuals who would otherwise be unable to obtain legal assistance to pursue claims of wrongful convictions; trains and educates future attorneys and advocates to help in this process; provides information to the public about wrongful convictions.
Innocence Project of Florida Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,134,863
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,027,736
- +35.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $51,581
- +33.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,598,796
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Innocence Project of Florida Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County State Attorney's Off Fort Lauderdale, FL | Overturn Wrongful CO | $32,985 |
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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 | $3,134,863 | $2,027,736 | $1,598,796 | — | — | $51,581 |
| 2023 | $2,470,027 | $1,493,192 | $1,367,773 | — | — | $38,566 |
| 2022 | $2,155,661 | $1,738,300 | $1,062,723 | — | — | $4,506 |
| 2021 | $1,366,747 | $1,056,604 | $837,083 | $32,985 | 1 | $8,099 |
| 2020 | $1,118,746 | $1,003,234 | $867,392 | — | — | $27,976 |
About Innocence Project of Florida Inc
Based on IRS filings
Innocence Project of Florida Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Tallahassee, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Innocence Project of Florida Inc is led by John Patterson Esq., Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 21 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Patterson Esq.
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair Elect, 2023
Chair Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Olive Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Davis Esq.
Director
Director → At Large, 2023
At Large → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Beroset
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Diaco
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Honorable James Ec Perry
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L. Donnie Murrell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Freed
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris McAliley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gillis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tod Aronovitz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Miller
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $130K (2024)
Adele Stone Esq.
Past Chair
Chair → Immediate Pa, 2022
Immediate Pa → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Tannebaum Esq.
Past Chair
Imm Past Board → Past Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Rothman Esq.
Past-Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Schlakman Esq.
Past-Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randle P. Defoor
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raoul G. Cantero
Secretary
Director → Ec Member, 2022
Ec Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lansing Scriven Esq.
Immediate Pa
Chair → Immediate Pa, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shairi Turner-Davis MD
At Large
Director → At Large, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Wakshlag
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Benjamin Crump Esq. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Gottlieb Esq. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Dutko Sr. Esq. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Cromwell (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Robert Cl Vaughan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: L. Derek Byrd Esq. (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: David Barksdale (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Randle Shoemaker (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Pam Marsh (2022) — Director
- Former: Derek Byrd (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dewayne Harvey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ellen S. Podgor (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gerald Berry (2020–2021) — Past-Chair
- Former: James Ec Perry (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lanse Scriven (2020–2021) — Chair-Elect
- Former: Michael Minerva (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Neal Sonnett (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paula Saunders (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Toni Whitfield (2020–2021) — Assistant Director
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 $130K, to Seth Miller (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Innocence Project of Florida Inc
How large is Innocence Project of Florida Inc?
Innocence Project of Florida Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Innocence Project of Florida Inc?
Innocence Project of Florida Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Tallahassee, FL. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Innocence Project of Florida Inc operate?
Innocence Project of Florida Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Innocence Project of Florida Inc's EIN?
Innocence Project of Florida Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0210812. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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