Contributions received
In preparation
We're finalizing this year's figures.
2026 Transparency Report · Foundation-reported, not independently auditedRead our reporting approach
Accountability in action
Trust is built on
transparency.
Your generosity deserves clear answers. Here is what The Forgotten Prisoner has received, how we report it, and the advocacy we are pursuing for people whose sentences outlived the laws.
We are committed to clear, honest, and timely reporting.
Where we stand.
Program expenditures
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Operating & fundraising costs
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Available funds & reserves
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Every dollar deserves an explanation.
- Receipts, not projections
We report money actually received, from reconciled records.
- Program costs and operating costs
We show what goes to the work and what keeps the doors open.
- Restricted gifts tracked separately
Gifts given for a specific purpose are reported on their own.
- Quarterly updates
We publish a short summary each quarter as figures are finalized.
Our first financial snapshot.
| Reporting basis | Foundation-reported |
|---|---|
| Reporting period | In preparation |
| Total received | In preparation |
| Audit status | Not independently audited |
| Expenses and reserves | Pending |
Four pillars. One purpose.
Legal intervention
Supporting qualified counsel on cases where a sentence no longer fits the law.
Clemency & sentence reform
Advocating for second chances through clemency, commutations and sentence relief.
International humanitarian advocacy
Standing with people imprisoned abroad, with a focus on humane treatment and fair process.
Policy & public advocacy
Driving long-term change through policy reform and public awareness.
These are our mission areas, not percentages of spending. The Forgotten Prisoner is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Legal work is carried out with qualified counsel.
People, not statistics.
Behind every case is a person, a family, and a future still worth fighting for.
Active case
Read the case record
Jarred Shaw
Jakarta, Indonesia
Held at a military hospital in Jakarta, awaiting a humanitarian request form from the United States embassy in Jakarta.
Read the case record
Active case
Read the case record
Kevin Allen
Louisiana, United States
Serving a 35-year sentence.
Latest court action: April 2025.
Read the case record
An ongoing case is not counted as a release or legal victory.
Partners & supporters.
Organizations, businesses and advocates standing with us.
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VividbrandA Missouri craft cannabis brand known for premium flower, with multiple Best of the Industry awards.Learn more 
VlasicbrandA maker of cannabis vape hardware.Learn more 
PuffcobrandA Los Angeles-based maker of cannabis vaporizers, including the Peak and Proxy.Learn more 
Blazy SusanbrandA cannabis accessories brand best known for pink pre-rolled cones and rolling papers.Learn more Partners are listed with their permission. Listing does not indicate the size of any contribution.
Our leadership's earlier work.
Before the founding of this organization, our leadership was directly involved in several high-impact cases.
An individual leader's work before the organization existed is evidence of that person's experience, not a foundation-funded result.
Pre-founding result2021
Eric McCauley
Federal compassionate release, June 2021.
Barry Grissom, now the Foundation's General Counsel, co-filed the motion.
View documented history Pre-founding result2021Robert Franklin
22 Years → Freedom
Released 11 years early after executive clemency commuted his 22-year sentence.
View documented history Pre-founding resultKyle Page
82 Months → Home
With help from fellow prisoner Donte West after West’s release, Kyle came home in time for Christmas with his family.
View documented history Pre-founding result2024Deshaun Durham
92 Months → Commuted
Gov. Laura Kelly commuted his 92-month marijuana sentence; released December 6, 2024.
View documented history Pre-founding result2022Humberto Ramirez
Released September 2022
Released after serving part of a seven-year sentence. Donte West and The Forgotten Prisoner supported the family through parole preparation.
View documented history Pre-founding result2021Joseph Agrillo
54 Months → Commuted
Sentence commutation granted by Governor Laura Kelly through executive clemency.
View documented historyOur reporting calendar.
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Q1 (Jan – Mar)
In preparationQ2 (Apr – Jun)
In preparationQ3 (Jul – Sep)
In preparationQ4 (Oct – Dec)
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Accountability you can inspect.
We believe in open, clear and timely reporting. Here are answers to common questions.
Are your financials independently audited?
Not at this time. Our figures are foundation-reported and shared in plain language while we build toward an independent audit.
How are contributions used?
We report contributions by period and will publish program, operating and fundraising costs once reconciled.
Can I request detailed financial information?
Yes. Email us using the link above.
How often do you publish updates?
Our goal is a quarterly summary.
Will you be independently audited in the future?
An audit is a goal. We will announce one when it is scheduled.
Have a question about our reporting?
Email us and we will respond.
Contact the foundationOur standard is accuracy.
It's not just about what we do, it's about how we report it.
Report honestly
We report actual received contributions from reconciled records, and distinguish restricted gifts, refunds, expenses and balances.
Update regularly
We report outcomes only when documented, and say who was involved.
Improve continuously
We show reporting periods and update dates, and keep a route open for corrections.
The contributions figure is provided by Foundation leadership and has not been independently audited. A missing line item means it has not yet been published, not that the amount is zero.