2025-10-15T18:19:07-07:00 2024-12-31 833580488 CM Wolfersberger LLC 1055 W Bryn Mawr Ave STE F Chicago IL 60660 990 2024-01-01 460678444 LIFE AFTER JUSTICE LIFE 0000000000 4455 S King Dr Suite 100A Chicago IL 60653 Joi Thomas Adams Executive Director 0000000000 2025-10-24 1 1 Cheryl Wolfersberger P02440434 7732573386 2025-10-24 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Joi Thomas Adams 4455 S King Dr STE 100a Chicago IL 60653 113155 0 X lifeafterjustice.org X 2012 IL Life After Justice (LAJ) fights to free the wrongfully convicted and provides support in reclaiming their lives after justice. Life After Justice was created by exonerees. The approach of the majority exoneree-led Board of Directors is rooted in the knowledge, expertise, and understanding from the lived experience of its leadership. LAJ's three-pronged approach is designed to free innocent individuals and contribute to systemic changes by: *strategically litigating cases to change policies and laws; *providing a network of holistic mental health, well-being, and technology services to support exonerees in rebuilding their lives; and *advocating on behalf of exonerees and their families within state and federal governments to establish an ecosystem of support and empowerment beyond monetary awards. 8 8 9 4 0 0 397510 99190 0 0 65 13965 0 0 397575 113155 0 0 0 0 139038 335031 0 0 280679 357235 662967 496273 997998 -98698 -884843 3288572 2409651 19551 25473 3269021 2384178 Life After Justice (LAJ) fights to free the wrongfully convicted and provides support in reclaiming their lives after justice. Created by exonerees, the majority exoneree-led Board of Directors' approach is rooted in the knowledge, expertise, and understanding from the lived experience of its leadership. 0 0 334015 0 0 Strategic Litigation for Impact and Precedent - LAJ re-examines wrongful convictions nationwide, offering high-quality legal representation that uncovers new evidence and secures freedom for the innocent. The initiative builds legal precedent to address systemic failures and pairs litigation with reentry support, advancing both individual justice and long-term systemic change. LAJ played a pivotal role in securing the freedom of Terence Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne, two men wrongfully convicted and incarcerated for decades. 97758 0 0 National Campaign to Amplify the Voices of America's Wrongfully Convicted and Their Loved Ones- The National Amplification Campaign is the first national survey created by and for the wrongfully convicted and their loved ones. LAJ is spearheading an unprecedented nationwide survey to uncover factors and solutions to build an ecosystem of support through understanding the effects of wrongful incarceration. This research will serve as the cornerstone of LAJ's program development and advocacy initiatives, enabling LAJ to respond to the true needs of this unique population on their journey to thrive - not just survive - post-release. 28433 0 0 Holistic Mental Health and Wellness Empowerment Pilot Program - A first-of-its kind direct response to the urgent need for comprehensive care tailored to address the profound trauma and lasting effects of wrongful incarceration, LAJ delivers free, trauma-informed care designed for the wrongfully convicted and their families, integrating mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional healing. The program removes systemic barriers to access and trains clinicians in a unique curriculum to serve this community. With demand rising, LAJ is setting a new standard for post-exoneration care. 5126 0 0 Incentivized Informants Research Project -The Incentivized Informants Project is a first-of-its kind research project focused on examining the role of incentivized informants in known wrongful convictions. Incentivized witness testimony is a leading cause of wrongful convictions, contributing to more than 15% of wrongful convictions that were later overturned through DNA testing. LAJ's research involves reviewing 2,101 cases-out of the first 3,500 known exonerations in the National Registry of Exonerations-that involved false or perjured testimony, to determine which cases involved incentivized informants. LAJ has completed a preliminary review of 98% of wrongful convictions involving perjury or false accusations (2,058 out of 2,101 cases) and has identified at least 983 cases likely involving incentivized informants. LAJ is conducting research to build a database of these cases that will be used to educate and inform key stakeholders on this issue. 28151 0 0 Programming Administration 33277 0 0 493483 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 19 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 CA DE FL GA IL MA MD NY OH X Joi Thomas Adams 0000000000 4455 S King Dr Suite 100A Chicago IL 60653 X Joi Thomas Executive Director 40 0 X 77184 0 0 Jarrett Adams Director (Founder) 2 0 X 0 0 0 Antione Day Director (Founder) 2 0 X 0 0 0 Terrill Swift Chairperson 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Tyra Patterson Vice-Chairperson 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Rahmon Brown Treasurer 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Megan Paulas Secretary 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Obie Anthony Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Anna Vasquez Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 77184 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bridge Philanthropic Consulting LLC 126th Street 3rd Floor 8W New York NY 10027 business development consultant 120000 Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis 6 East 32nd Street 3rd floor New York NY 10016 Communications consulting firm 109250 2 0 0 0 0 23678 75512 0 99190 0 13965 13965 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 113155 13965 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 77185 25471 25471 26243 0 0 0 0 217443 194641 22802 0 0 0 0 0 16931 13482 3246 203 23472 17785 3679 2008 0 0 0 0 89446 86946 2500 0 38650 0 38650 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 452004 129417 91560 231027 1002 1002 4117 4078 14 25 10611 5068 1091 4452 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28526 11805 0 16721 0 0 0 0 29804 1535 28269 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 423 423 0 0 4633 1851 2782 0 Programming Supplies 981 981 0 0 Banking & Credit Card Fees 1823 0 1823 0 Filing Fees 947 0 947 0 997998 493483 223836 280679 1063310 213730 1001065 1920648 1219467 255862 0 13771 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4307 5640 2114 2114 423 0 3288572 2409651 19551 25473 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19551 25473 X 2035489 2142173 1233532 242005 3269021 2384178 3288572 2409651 -884843 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 84886 187117 237513 397510 99189 1006215 84886 187117 237513 397510 99189 1006215 1006215 65 13965 14030 1020245 0.98625 0.99993 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2114 2114 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 387293 0 274138 0 0 274138 113155 0 0 0 113155 1272136 274138 0 0 0 274138 997998 0 0 0 997998 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Organization has addressed the provisions of FASB ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes. In that regard, the Organization has evaluated its tax positions, expiring statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements, changes in tax law and new authoritative rulings and believes that no provision for income taxes is necessary, at this time, to cover any uncertain tax positions. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Co-Founder and Board member, Jarrett Adams, is the spouse of Joi Thomas Adams, Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 is presented to the Board of Directors for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Executive Director reviews the completed disclosed and potential conflicts of interest forms. Any concerns are brought to the attention of the Board Chairperson. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 An outside consultant who specializes in the nonprofit HR sector was hired by the Board of Directors to determine the Executive Director's salary level. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Copies of the requested documents (Audited Financial Statements, Form 990, Governing Disclosure Documents) are provided upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g After Exoneration Mental Health Providers $27,223, Research Consultant $80,420, National Survey & Incentived Witness Projects $20,989, Marketing and Public Relations Consultants $157,440, Development Associates $152,700, Administrative Assistant $11,608, HR Consultant $1,625