Prison Entrepreneurship Program

Organization Overview

Prison Entrepreneurship Program, operating under the name Pep, is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Pep employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pep is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Pep generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO UNITE EXECUTIVES AND INMATES THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL PASSION AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP TO TRANSFORM LIVES, RESTORE FAMILIES AND REBUILD COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM ENGAGES TOP BUSINESS AND ACADEMIC TALENT TO CONSTRUCTIVELY REDIRECT INMATES' AMBITIONS BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH VALUES BASED TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP; THUS ENABLING THEM TO PRODUCTIVELY RE- ENTER SOCIETY. THIS INCLUDES A FIVE MONTH BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION IN PRISON AND A RANGE OF POST-RELEASE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HOUSING ASSISTANCE, WORK READINESS SERVICES, CONTINUING EDUCATION, EXECUTIVE MENTORING AND BUSINESS START UP ASSISTANCE. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, 1,022 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM IN HOUSTON, DALLAS, CLEVELAND, AND VENUS TEXAS.


OPERATION OF HOUSTON CALEB HOUSE, LLC, WHICH OWNS AND OPERATES PROPERTY TO BE USED AS RELIABLE HOUSING AVAILABLE TO EX-OFFENDERS UPON THEIR RELEASE. DURING THE YEAR, 122 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED HOUSING.


OPERATION OF ENTRE CAPITAL, LLC, A PRIVATE, COMMERCIAL LENDER FOR ALUMNI OF PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM AND OTHER RE-ENTRY BUSINESSES. DURING THE YEAR, ENTRE ORIGINATED 6 LOANS TO RE-ENTRY BUSINESSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bryan Kelley
CEO
$132,292
Phi Tran
COO
$116,023
Tim Hamilton
CFO
$115,317
Edward Amaya
Cdo
$39,325
Patrick Gotcher
Chairman
$0
Oliver Bell
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $430,200
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,924,959
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $392,116
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,355,159
Total Program Service Revenue$165,310
Investment income $4,939
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,849
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,536,172

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Prison Entrepreneurship Program has recieved totaling $1,211,905.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Communities Foundation Of Texas

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.

$806,298
Clayton Fund Inc Texas Commerce Bank

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$150,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$104,200
$29,200
Austin Community Foundation

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: GRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,000
Greater Houston Community Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$20,500
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