Prison Fellowship International
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Prison Fellowship International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Complaints
Number of complaints processed by the BBB in the last 36 months: 1.
Mailing List Removal
The organization addressed the complaint issues brought to its attention: 1.
(This complaint involves an individual seeking to have his or her name and contact information removed from the organization's mailing list).
Stated Purpose:
"to transform the lives of prisoners, their families, and victims through a global network of ministry partners."
Year, State Incorporated:
1979, DC
Prison Fellowship International (PFI) reports that it is a network of Christian ministries working in the criminal justice field to break the cycle of crime through restoration programs and healing in response to crime so that offenders are transformed, relationships are reconciled, and communities are restored. PFI states that it operates in more than 120 countries on six continents through multi-denominational, indigenous, and autonomous national ministries, served by more than 48,000 local volunteers. This grassroots presence enables ministry to prisoners, their families, and victims in culturally relevant ways. In 2024, the organization reports that 187,117 prisoners graduated from its programs, operated 3,831 listening groups, served 9,637 children who have an incarcerated parent, and had 88 program partners.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Prison Fellowship International's program expenses were:
Prison programs: $2,497,834
Children's programs: $1,815,316
Capacity building: $636,284
Other programs: $2,373,604
Communications and education: $551,176
Total Program Expenses: $7,874,214
Chief Executive
Andrew Corley, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$268,012
Chair of the Board
Frances Wilson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Administrative Director, Acts of Grace
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
35
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio
Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $15,929,060, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Prison Fellowship International's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Major gifts | $7,824,886 |
| Mass donors | $1,608,695 |
| Mid-level donors | $572,559 |
| Strategic partnerships | $211,819 |
| In-kind contributions | $5,711,101 |
| Interest and other income | $45,193 |
| Total Income | $15,974,253 |
Programs: 76% Fundraising: 21% Administrative: 3%
| Total Income | $15,974,253 |
| Total expenses: | $10,382,324 |
| Program expenses | $7,874,214 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,203,186 |
| Administrative expenses | $304,924 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $5,591,929 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $10,875,614 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $11,591 |
| Ending Net Assets | $16,479,134 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,503,318 |
| Total Assets | $18,982,452 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to a gain on foreign currency transactions and remeasurements.
Note 2: According to PFI's audited financial statements - consolidated - for the year ended June 30, 2024, the organization received $5,711,101 in contributed goods and services including program materials ($5,704,452) and rental space ($6,649).
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