The Bail Project Inc
The Bail Project ("tbp") is a national nonprofit organization that pays bail for people in need, reuniting families and restoring the presumption of innocence. For continuationtbp posts bail on behalf of their clients and helps them return to court by providing reminders of their court appearances, helping solve problems that prevent appearances in court, and making referrals to services on a voluntary basis.
The Bail Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Bail Project Inc gave $510K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $127K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $509,730
- -27.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $127,433
- -9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $65,175
- Total assets
- $59,234,307
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Bail Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Operation Restoration ($345K). Together the top 4 received $510K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 34 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bail Project Inc gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $2.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $510K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Restoration New Orleans, LA | Provide bailout and community release supportive services to clients | $345,000 |
| The Liberty Initiative Inc Fayetteville, AR | Provide bailout and community release supportive services to clients | $75,000 |
| Craven County Community Bail Fund Bridgeton, NC | Provide bailout and community release supportive services to clients | $55,350 |
| Bronx Freedom Fund Bronx, NY | Provide bailout and community release supportive services to clients | $34,380 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,234,307 | $6,453,800 | $13,872,645 | $509,730 | 4 | $1,778,041 |
| 2024 | $68,529,635 | $10,226,096 | $14,332,906 | $702,901 | 5 | $1,746,487 |
| 2023 | $72,620,957 | $14,128,946 | $18,282,380 | $2,894,934 | 7 | $912,217 |
| 2022 | $80,433,610 | $18,509,125 | $17,785,395 | $1,977,207 | 9 | $1,417 |
| 2021 | $81,903,405 | $33,652,525 | $12,570,667 | $392,086 | 9 | $2,350 |
| 2020 | $63,446,548 | $41,920,710 | $9,042,321 | $57,872 | 2 | $106,897 |
| 2019 | $31,776,136 | $14,954,074 | $4,818,332 | — | — | $83,362 |
About The Bail Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Bail Project Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Venice, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $59.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $510K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bail Project Inc is led by David Gaspar, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 7 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Gaspar
Chief Executive Officer
National Director of Operations → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$169K (2022) → $253K (2025)
Michael E. Novogratz
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camilo Ramirez
Director of Communications
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$127K (2019) → $190K (2025)
Kaitlin Koga
Chief Operating Officer
Chief of Staff → Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$108K (2019) → $219K (2025)
Robin Steinberg
Board Member
Board Member & CEO → Board Member & Advisor, 2024
Board Member & Advisor → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$303K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Zachary Herz-Roiphe
Treasurer
CFO & Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$90K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Bradley Dudding
Chief Impact Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$217K (2021) → $225K (2025)
Tara Watford
Chief Data Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$166K (2021) → $194K (2025)
Franklin Cruz
CFO & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$155K (2022) → $204K (2025)
Katherine Poor
General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
General Counsel → General Counsel & Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$204K (2024) → $198K (2025)
Lili Lynton
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Gersh
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Southerland
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reginald Betts
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Buskey
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Luckett To
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Riddick
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Elizabeth Luckett (2019–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Donna Byrd To (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Chapman (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Donna Byrd (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Gaspar Ceo (2023) — CEO & National Director of Operations · Filing note: As of 323
- Former: Lisette Gaeta (2023) — Director Program Quality & Client Exp.
- Former: Robin Steinberg Ceo To (2023) — CEO, Board Member & Advisor
- Former: Twyla Carter (2022) — National Director of Policy
- Former: Arinolayemi Adegbonmire (2020–2021) — General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Johanna Steinberg (2021) — Legal Director
- Former: Ezra Ritchin (2020) — National Director of Operations
- Former: Yemi Adegbonmire (2019) — General Counsel & Assistant Secretary · Filing note: Began 12019
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $253K, to David Gaspar (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bail Project Inc
How much does The Bail Project Inc give each year?
The Bail Project Inc gave $510K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $703K across 5 grants.
What is The Bail Project Inc's typical grant size?
The Bail Project Inc's median grant in 2025 was $65,175, and its average grant was $127,433, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Bail Project Inc give grants?
The Bail Project Inc gives mostly in Louisiana: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (15%) and North Carolina (11%).
Does The Bail Project Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Bail Project Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Bail Project Inc?
The Bail Project Inc reported $59.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.5M.
What is The Bail Project Inc?
The Bail Project Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Venice, CA. It holds $59.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Bail Project Inc's EIN?
The Bail Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4985512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 16, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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