Koinonia House National Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The vision of KHM is to glorify God through the redemption of our neighbors in prison by the gospel of Jesus Christ and their continued discipleship out of prison, thus reducing the recidivism rate. Our mission is to bridge the gap between the Christian inmate and the local church by facilitating the integration of the former inmate into the church, workplace, and society through biblical discipleship.
- Income
- $575,034
- Spending
- $474,947
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 24.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $110,094, trustee and chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 24.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (7)
- $114,040 spent. COOK COUNTY JAIL (CCJ): In 2024, the CCJ ministry, led by staff and approximately 28 volunteers, conducted four weekly worship services reaching multiple tiers of incarcerated men and women. In partnership with College Church of Wheaton, KHM distributed 2,500 Christmas gift bags to incarcerated individuals and 240 special gift bags to correctional staff. Recognizing the vital role of correctional staff, KHM also hosted four appreciation meals in the divisions we regularly serve and led two prayer outreaches in response to staff crises, offering comfort and spiritual support. Twelve men in Division 6 completed "Malachi Dads," a study showing how to parent while incarcerated. A special highlight was learning that in a moment of tension, several men chose worship over conflict. They sang aloud "Open the Eyes of My Heart," a song introduced by KHM volunteers just days earlier. What could have escalated into violence became a shared act of peace--an echo of the Holy Spirit's quiet work among them.
- $68,540 spent. RADICAL TIME OUT (RTO): A weekly opportunity to experience the love of Christ in action--regardless of color, class, culture, crisis, or crime. RTO is a safe and encouraging community of family members of incarcerated individuals, volunteers, former inmates, those anticipating entering a correctional facility, and anyone interested in learning more about KHM. Together we share an evening of fellowship, prayer, testimonies, Bible teaching, and once a month we also share a meal. Average weekly attendance in 2024 was 77. Highlights for 2024 include testimonies from former inmates, a Passover Seder, quarterly School of Prayer teaching, National Day of Prayer observance, and a special evening of worship with the Judson University Choir.
- $65,759 spent. IN-PRISON MINISTRIES: In 2024, KHM's ministry to the incarcerated for the most part was within the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and DuPage County Jail. The CEO made 49 visits with 24 men at the DuPage County Jail and several volunteers also made regular visits. Radical Time Out attendees signed Christmas cards for over 100 inmates, and staff responded to over 40 inmate letters. Highlights include conducting two-day Prayer Conferences in four IDOC facilities, a one-day Prayer Conference in Spanish at East Moline Correctional Center, providing communion elements for Dixon Correctional Center, 45 pairs of work boots for the field workers at Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman, and participating in five IDOC Re-Entry Summits.
- $42,812 spent. BUILDING BRIDGES, RESTORING HOPE: KHM seeks to build bridges and restore hope for those in prison, those returning home, and their families. Expenses cover activities such as helping families of incarcerated individuals, educating the public on the needs of people returning to society from prison, and ministering to donor families. In 2024, KHM staff ministered to 46 individuals/families in formal and informal settings, provided financial assistance to 6 individuals, helped prepare 3 individuals for their incarceration, and provided encouragement and discipleship for 28 formerly-incarcerated individuals. KHM staff also spoke/taught at 20 services/events for 6 organizations, 8 churches, and 2 schools, and participated in 1 podcast. Weekly Bible studies were conducted for 5 women whose lives have been impacted by incarceration and/or interaction with the justice system. KHM staff and volunteers also distributed 1,026 copies of "Radical Redemption" to individuals in prisons and churches as part of our outreach ministry.
- $24,291 spent. KOINONIA HOUSE OF WHEATON: KHM provided financial assistance for operating expenses to its affiliate, Koinonia House of Wheaton (KHW). Although KHW temporarily suspended its residential ministry to men in 2020, it continues to provide housing for two females who have been incarcerated, and is used for weekly Bible studies with family members of incarcerated loved ones.
- $13,194 spent. MEET ME AT THE GATE: KHM coordinates church volunteers to meet individuals upon release from incarceration, offering mentorship, church connection, and support through Radical Time Out. In 2024, KHM served four men facing significant reentry challenges.
- $11,837 spent. RADICAL PRAYER INITIATIVE: Persistent and powerful prayer is our ministry. We desire for all believers (both incarcerated and not) to come into a deeper and richer relationship with God our Father, as exemplified by His Son Jesus Christ, through prayer that is empowered by the Holy Spirit (Luke 11:1-13). As we grow in understanding of God's radical love for us, we will then grow in radical love for others, including those who are incarcerated, in crisis, and/or their family members. Our board of trustees holds a monthly prayer conference call as well as regularly meeting in groups of two or three to bring ministry-related requests and praises before our Heavenly Father. A group of fathers gathers each Wednesday (in person and via teleconferencing) to pray for their children, and prayer is an integral part of Radical Time Out. In addition, 982 copies of KHM's book "Radical Prayer" were distributed in prisons and churches in 2024.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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