| Form 990, Part III, Line 1: Description of Organization Mission: |
The Coalition for Public Safety, together with its partners, is the largest national effort working to make our criminal justice system smarter, fairer and more cost effective at the federal, state and local level. In an unprecedented way, the Coalition brings together the nation's most prominent conservative and progressive organizations to pursue an aggressive criminal justice reform effort. The Coalition partners reach tens of millions of Americans seeking commonsense reforms, and will work to build consensus around comprehensive efforts that are designed to address some of the most pressing issues facing the nation's criminal justice system. The Coalition is working across the political spectrum to pursue a comprehensive set of federal, state, and local criminal justice reforms to reduce our jail and prison populations and associated costs; end the systemic problems of overcriminalization and overincarceration -- particularly of low-income communities and communities of color; ensure swift and fair outcomes for both the accused and the victim; and make communities safe by reducing recidivism and breaking down barriers faced by those returning home after detention or incarceration. Coalition Goals: Prioritizing public safety resources via sentencing reform Narrowing the net of incarceration Increasing public safety through effective rehabilitation programs Breaking down barriers in communities Ensuring prompt and fair outcomes for both the accused and the victim |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a: Education (continued): |
Educational outreach included events focused on engaging law enforcement and the faith community, in additional to continued focus on increasing engagement of the general public. CPS further broadened its reach by partnering with other nonprofit organizations to host summits and forums targeted at diverse audiences. CPS also disseminated criminal justice information through media interviews, informational meetings with media figures and influences, and social media platforms. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b: Coalition Building / Outreach (continued): |
CPS also hosted monthly meetings, which brought together diverse criminal justice advocacy groups to hear presentations by congressional staff, administrative officials, leaders of federal agencies, criminal justice experts, and others. CPS also convened national organizations to share knowledge and build relationships with organizations working on justice reform across the country. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a |
Certain funders of the Organization have the right to appoint one (1) director to the Board each year. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b |
A copy of a Draft Form 990 will be presented to all members and officers of the board for review prior to filing. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c |
Compliance with the conflict of interest policy is monitored on an ongoing basis for new conflicts and on an annual basis at the annual board meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 |
Compensation is determined by independent directors based on comparability data from similarly situated organizations. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 |
The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. |
| Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a (2) Columns (B)-(F) |
Erin Kreeger was the Treasurer of the Board through July 22, 2016. She started as an employee on July 25, 2016. Compensation reported for Erin in Part VII represents compensation as an employee, not as Treasurer of the Board. Average hours as Board Treasurer (1/1/16-7/22/16) 2 hours per week, as employee (7/25/16-12/31/16) 40 per week with her time being split between the organization and a related organization. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: |
The Board of Directors assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit and the selection of the independent accountant. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.