The Bail Project Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Bail Project is a mid-sized nonprofit based in Playa Del Rey, California, focused on reforming the money bail system to reduce mass incarceration. It provides bail payments for low-income individuals to challenge cash bail and support decarceration, while gathering stories and data on outcomes to show that money does not ensure court appearance. The organization plans to establish multiple sites in high-need jurisdictions over five years, with a goal of paying bail for tens of thousands of people. Its work targets individuals who cannot afford bail and the communities affected by the bail system, addressing racial and economic disparities within the justice system. Operating within the nonprofit sector, it engages in reform alongside its direct bail payment program. In October 2023, The Bail Project announced the appointment of Kristina Justiniano as Director of Philanthropy.