Christmas Behind Bars is located in Bluffton, IN. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (I43) the organization is classified as: Inmate Support, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Christmas Behind Bars 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, Christmas Behind Bars generated $804.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $546.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE LIFE STYLE CHANGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO MEND THE BROKENESS IN OUR SOCIETY TODAY; OFFERING INMATES AND FAMILY HOPE IN OVERCOMING DRUG ADDICTION, IMMORAL LIFE STYLE BY GOD'S GRACE, THE PATH TO TRUE FREEDOM FOR ALL PEOPLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Romol L Cooper Vice Preside | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Donna J Vega Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Lemuel L Vega President | Officer | 50 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $803,547 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $803,547 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $433 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $803,980 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $241,893 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,995 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $481 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,216 |
Insurance | $13,688 |
All other expenses | $19,668 |
Total functional expenses | $546,168 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $932,232 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,937 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $956,169 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $956,169 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $956,169 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Christmas Behind Bars has recieved totaling $2,541,371.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Lesea Global Feed The Hungry Inc South Bend, IN PURPOSE: RELIEF | $2,435,171 |
Fjarli Foundation Inc Medford, OR PURPOSE: PROVIDE BIBLES & FOOD TO PRISONERS | $100,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $6,200 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Justicepoint Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,526,196 | $10,947,862 |
Prisoner And Community Together Inc Valparaiso, IN | $5,248,233 | $5,810,368 |
Kentucky Centralized Inmate Commissary Incorporated Bureau Of Frankfort, KY | $4,303,469 | $4,469,499 |
Benedict Center Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,268,175 | $2,328,143 |
Chicago Community Bond Fund Chicago, IL | $9,046,525 | $1,391,112 |
Public Advocates In Community Re Entry Indianapolis, IN | $736,126 | $1,233,752 |
American Rehabilitation Ministry Inc Joplin, MO | $1,549,208 | $1,077,073 |
Gospel Echoes Team Assn Inc Goshen, IN | $2,670,191 | $1,457,524 |
Christmas Behind Bars Bluffton, IN | $956,169 | $803,980 |
Expo Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $583,686 | $622,202 |
Btc Building Brighter Futures Kansas City, MO | $1,357,046 | $553,532 |
Community Chaplaincy Corporation Of Elkhart County Goshen, IN | $1,479,936 | $764,651 |