The Prison Scholar Fund is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (I40) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders, 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. Prison Scholar Fund 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, Prison Scholar Fund generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 62.0% per year over the past 6 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
PROVIDE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE TO HELP INCARCERATED PEOPLE SUCCEED AND THRIVE IN SOCIETY WHILE AVOIDING HOMELESSNESS AND THE REVOLVING DOOR OF REINCARCERATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PRISON SCHOLAR FUND PROVIDES EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE TO HELP SYSTEMIMPACTED PEOPLE SUCCEED AND THRIVE IN SOCIETY WHILE AVOIDING HOMELESSNESS AND THEREVOLVING DOOR OF REINCARCERATION. DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE PSF HAS PROVIDED NOURISHMENT TO OVER 1,000 FAMILIES FACIING FOOD INSECURITY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dirk Van Velzen CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $98,818 |
Uzair Khan Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Caroline Garry Chairperson | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Seph Mccarty Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
David Israel Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Timothy Pauley Director | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $1,210,093 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,040,243 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,210,093 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $21 |
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 | $1,210,114 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,084,842 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,818 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,764 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,508 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $775 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,207 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,005 |
Travel | $5,465 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,255 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,224,683 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,197 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,500 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $23,697 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,291 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,449 |
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 | $7,364 |
Total liabilities | $26,104 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | -$2,407 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $23,697 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that The Prison Scholar Fund has recieved totaling $109,863.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $39,054 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: EAST KING COUNTY COMMUNITY FUND 2021 | $30,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $28,243 |
Lynn And Bruce Gibson Foundation Bellevue, WA PURPOSE: CHARITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Lucky Seven Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $66 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Pathfinders Of Oregon Portland, OR | $3,111,510 | $5,198,513 |
Sponsors Inc Eugene, OR | $6,830,630 | $4,171,761 |
Freedom Project Renton, WA | $1,216,921 | $3,690,803 |
The Prison Scholar Fund Seattle, WA | $23,697 | $1,210,114 |
Community Work Training Association Blaine, WA | $35,647 | $1,012,823 |
Free On The Outside Oregon City, OR | $148,177 | $886,397 |
If Project Seattle, WA | $327,652 | $261,134 |
Freedom Education Project Puget Sound Seattle, WA | $875,131 | $362,508 |
Star Project Walla Walla, WA | $113,788 | $535,478 |
Unloop Seattle, WA | $256,086 | $263,522 |
Eliseo Foundation Tacoma, WA | $7,240,853 | $786,058 |
The Insight Alliance Portland, OR | $223,680 | $344,750 |