Prison Fellowship International
Prison Fellowship International reported $18.0 million in revenue and $13.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $75.99 went to program services, $2.39 to management and general costs and $21.62 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 96.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $326,849 (CEO). 12 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 125% between 2019 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $13MFor context, the median across 274 covered crime & legal-related charities: $87.85 programs, $11.30 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $18MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 76.0% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 2.4% | 11.1% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 21.6% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.17 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 96.6% | 94.8% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 50.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $326,849 | $245,814 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.45% | 1.41% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 12 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 17.6 | 6.4 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 10 of 10 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseOther programsenhancing and extending pfi's program reach and execution involves initiatives and activities that benefit multiple programs, including planning, developing, sustaining and adjusting program partnerships; providing technical assistance and training; and monitoring, evaluating and improving program standards and performance. In FY25, 50 unique national ministries were engaged in program partnerships, 41% of pfi's total global family. Currently, there are 88 total program partnerships across our five signature programs.in FY25, pfi continued partnership with pepperdine university…
Serving prisonersmore than 12 million prisoners worldwide are locked away and forgotten in environments where they often experience danger, isolation and identity loss. Without a rehabilitation plan, most who re-enter society find themselves behind bars again within five years. This hopeless cycle affects each prisoner, along with their families and communities. Prison Fellowship International (pfi) seeks to break the cycle of crime and restore lives, worldwide, through jesus' love. Through transformative programs and practices implemented via its global network of more than 120 national…
Serving children and familiesthere are more than 18 million children of prisoners around the world, among the most vulnerable and marginalized groups and at high risk of exploitation, abuse and neglect. They are also susceptible to repeating generational cycles of crimes. These risks are heightened in countries where poverty is widespread. The stigma of parental incarceration is particularly devastating for children who, as a result, experience trauma, shame and financial challenges. Pfi provides opportunities for these children's physical, mental and spiritual growth. With its longstanding…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $0 | $313,570 | $13,279 | $326,849 |
| COO Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $249,000 | $0 | $41,346 | $290,346 |
| VP, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $217,655 | $0 | $10,649 | $228,304 |
| VP, GLOBAL IMPACT Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $186,071 | $0 | $35,684 | $221,755 |
| PRINCIPAL GIFTS OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $179,633 | $0 | $38,939 | $218,572 |
| DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $129,468 | $0 | $6,183 | $135,651 |
| DIRECTOR, PRISON PROGRAMS Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $108,235 | $0 | $15,201 | $123,436 |
| SR. DIRECTOR, DONOR ENGAGEMENT Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $0 | $103,279 | $14,943 | $118,222 |
12 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Prison Fellowship International (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.1M (Part IX, line 5).
7 filings since 2019
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b10 · 10 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 528
- Volunteers Part I, line 610
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses onlyIndividuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
16 private foundations reported grants to Prison Fellowship International totaling $880K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Prison Fellowship International's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Prison Fellowship International reported that 76.0% of its $13.4 million in expenses went to program services, 2.4% to management and general and 21.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Prison Fellowship International pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Prison Fellowship International reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $326,849, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Prison Fellowship International get its money?
Of $18.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 96.6% came from contributions and grants and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Prison Fellowship International a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 51-0247185 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202611319349301106 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501149349301420 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202401229349302265 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202311219349302551 · read the filing
- FY2021 (6 mo.): Form 990 for the 6-month short period ending June 30, 2021, object 202201319349302640 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202102889349302015 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202023049349300622 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 51-0247185: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.