named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Impact Reporting
Tracking and publishing the real-world effects of the organization’s journalism on policy, legal decisions, and public accountability.
The Marshall Project - Cleveland
Local reporting initiative focused on criminal justice issues in Cuyahoga County, including judicial misconduct, license suspensions, and youth facility conditions.
The Marshall Project - St. Louis
Local reporting team investigating prison conditions and mortality data in Missouri correctional facilities.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Investigative & Community Journalism 3 activities
- Advances criminal justice reform through policy-influencing investigationsConducts investigative reporting that has led to criminal investigations, congressional inquiries, new legislation, court rulings, and institutional changes, including the shutdown of abusive prison units, prosecution of corrupt officials, and policy reforms on court fees and surveillance.
- Distributes journalism directly to incarcerated individualsProduces and distributes the print publication "News Inside" to over 2,000 correctional facilities across 49 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and three international locations, and creates the video series "Inside Story" for low-literacy and video-preference audiences in prisons.
- Produces in-depth journalism and investigative reporting on criminal justice issuesProduces nonpartisan, investigative news coverage on criminal justice topics including prison conditions, immigration enforcement, policing practices, and systemic inequities, with reporting recognized by the Pulitzer Prize and other national awards.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supports investigative journalism capacity on jail and prison deathsCo-developed a public toolkit to support investigative reporting on deaths in jails and prisons, enabling other journalists and advocates to improve oversight and accountability.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.76M
Contributions & grants$12.80M93%
Program service revenue$63K0%
Investment income$902K7%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$18.85M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$14.27M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$21.69M
Cash$19.74M
Investments$0
Liabilities$249K
Net assets$21.45M
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -45.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN CHIRA LEFT JAN 2025 | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | 40 | $373K |
| CARROLL BOGERT LEFT APR 2025 | PRESIDENT | 40 | $368K |
| GERALDINE SEALEY | MANAGING EDITOR | 40 | $288K |
| ELCHONON STERN | SECRETARY/TREASURER, CFO | 40 | $260K |
| EBONY REED | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $253K |
| CHAVON CARROLL | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $250K |
| CRYSTAL HAYES | CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER/HR DIRECTOR | 40 | $248K |
| LAWRENCE BARTLEY | PUBLISHER OF THE MARSHALL PROJECT | 40 | $248K |
| MARLON WALKER | MANAGING EDITOR, LOCAL | 40 | $242K |
| ANDREW COHEN | EDITOR-AT-LARGE | 40 | $227K |
| EMMA CAREW GROVUM LEFT APR 2025 | DIRECTOR OF CAREERS & CULTURE | 40 | $226K |
board members · 13
- ABBY PUCKER LEFT OCT 2024 — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREW JARECKI — BOARD MEMBER
- ARIEL GREEN — BOARD MEMBER
- BEN REITER — BOARD MEMBER
- BILL KELLER — BOARD MEMBER
- BRITTANY GORE — BOARD MEMBER
- CARTER STEWART — BOARD MEMBER
- EMILY TOW LEFT OCT 2024 — BOARD MEMBER
- JONATHAN MOSES — BOARD MEMBER
- LIZ SIMONS — CHAIR & BOARD MEMBER
- MARIE DAGEVILLE — BOARD MEMBER
- MEL IKE — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELE ROBERTS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- ACLU of Iowa Partner — Cited The Marshall Project's reporting during oral arguments before the Iowa Supreme Court.
- Center for Investigative Reporting Partner — Former affiliation where the reporter served as lead reporter-producer on the investigative podcast "American Rehab."
- Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY Network — Alumni affiliation of a staff member, indicating a professional connection to the institution.
- El Paso Times Partner — Former reporting affiliation for coverage on migration and border issues
- Frontier Partner — Collaborates on investigative reporting into jail conditions and systemic failures leading to deaths in custody.
- G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility Partner — Hosts contributing writer Demetrius Buckley, enabling on-the-ground reporting from within the facility.
- Hell Gate Partner — Outlet that has published reporting by a staff member of The Marshall Project.
- Management and Training Corp. Government — Subject of investigation into fraudulent billing practices in Mississippi prisons.
- McGraw Center for Business Journalism at CUNY Funder — Awarded a fellowship to support journalism
- Mississippi State Auditor Shad White Government — Acted on The Marshall Project's investigation by demanding refunds from a private prison company.
- NPR Partner — Shannon Heffernan's reporting has been broadcast on NPR's "Morning Edition."
- National Geographic Funder — Provided an Explorers grant to support reporting
- New York Focus Partner — Outlet that has published reporting by a staff member of The Marshall Project.
- New York Magazine Partner — Outlet that has published reporting by a staff member of The Marshall Project.
- New York State Attorney General’s Office Government — Provided evidence used in reporting on prison abuse in New York.
- New York Times Partner — Collaborates on or cross-publishes investigative reporting related to criminal justice and immigration enforcement.
- Ohio Department of Behavioral Health Government — Suspended admissions to a youth treatment facility following The Marshall Project's reporting.
- Patrick L. O'Daniel Unit Partner — Hosts contributing writer Kwaneta Harris, enabling first-person reporting from inside the Texas prison.
- Pittsburgh Institute of Nonprofit Journalism Partner — Co-founded and previously directed a nonprofit news outlet focused on investigative reporting.
- Prison Journalism Project Partner — Collaborates on or cross-publishes reporting related to prison conditions and incarcerated individuals' experiences.
- ProPublica Partner — Collaborates on or cross-publishes investigative reporting related to justice and legal system issues.
- ProPublica Partner — Former fellow with ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network.
- Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Partner — Partnered as a reporting fellow to develop Pennsylvania’s first jail death database.
- Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Partner — Collaborated on a lawsuit challenging jail "gag rules," resulting in policy changes.
- Rolling Stone Partner — Outlet that has published reporting by a staff member of The Marshall Project.
- Serial Productions Partner — Collaborated on the production of the podcast “The Last 12 Weeks.”
- Shawagunk Correctional Facility Partner — Hosts contributing writer LaMarr W. Knox, providing a platform for incarcerated voices in journalism.
- Sing Sing Correctional Facility Partner — Hosts contributing writer John J. Lennon, facilitating direct reporting from inside the prison.
- Texas Observer Partner — Collaborates on or cross-publishes investigative reporting on immigration enforcement and local law enforcement practices.
- The New York Times Partner — Co-published or amplified reporting, including a front-page story on abuse at Attica prison.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Centering Lived Experience to Improve Relevance and Reach of Criminal Justice Reportingmethodology: lived-experience-leadershipBy producing journalism led by individuals with direct experience of incarceration and by incorporating firsthand perspectives, we produce more credible, resonant, and impactful reporting because lived experience ensures authenticity and strengthens trust with justice-affected communities.
- Community-Sourced Investigation to Inform Public Understanding of Pretrial Detentionmethodology: community-sourced-investigationBy gathering firsthand accounts from the public about pretrial detention practices, we produce investigative reporting that reveals systemic flaws because direct testimony from affected individuals uncovers hidden injustices and grounds narratives in real-world impact.
- Intersectional Reporting to Reveal Broader Social Impacts of Criminal Justice and Immigration Systemsmethodology: intersectional-immigration-reportingBy examining criminal justice and immigration issues through the lens of intersecting social, economic, and political systems, we produce deeper public understanding because connecting these issues to broader structural forces reveals root causes and opportunities for systemic reform.
- Investigative Journalism to Expose Systemic Injustice and Drive Accountabilitymethodology: investigative-journalism-for-systemic-changeBy conducting in-depth investigative reporting on systemic failures in the criminal justice system, we produce public awareness and policy change because uncovering hidden patterns of injustice enables policymakers, advocates, and affected communities to challenge and reform harmful practices.
- Media Partnerships to Amplify Criminal Justice Awareness Across Diverse Audiencesmethodology: media-partnerships-for-amplificationBy partnering with national and local media outlets, we produce broader public engagement with criminal justice issues because collaborative distribution extends the reach and impact of investigative reporting beyond niche audiences.