Inside Out Reentry Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To fulfill our mission, Inside Out Reentry assists people with housing, employment, healthcare and behavioral healthcare, transportation, education and basic life skills, both directly and by referral. We provide a supportive community to promote pro-social living, accountability, and personal awareness through mentoring, weekly meetings with life skills classes and workshops, volunteer opportunities, and social activities. In addition, criminal justice reform and education for the wider community on the struggles and challenges of returning citizens have been key components of Inside Out Reentry's work since its inception.
- Income
- $217,257
- Spending
- $300,566
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- -7.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 41%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 55
- Highest pay
- $67,400, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 62% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 53% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 15 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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 (1)
- $243,005 spent. Inside Out Reentry ("IO") is Johnson County's only comprehensive reentry community, and one of the few comprehensive community-based reentry programs in Iowa. To fulfill our mission, IO assists people with housing, employment, healthcare (especially behavioral health) transportation, education, and basic life skills, both directly and by referral. We provide a supportive community to promote pro-social living, accountability, and personal awareness through mentoring, weekly meetings with life skills classes and workshops, volunteer opportunities, and social activities. In addition, criminal justice reform and education for the wider community on the struggles and challenges of returning citizens have been key components of IO's work since its inception. We provide the following core services to citizens returning from incarceration, or with significant criminal legal involvement: Comprehensive Case Management and Individualized Reentry Planning. Reentry House - Transitional sober reentry housing (6 bedroom), supports include in-house staffing, weekly house meetings, and case management support. Residents can stay for up to two years. Employment - assistance with job searches, applications, resumes, interviewing skills, collaboration with local jobs programs. Housing - assistance with housing searches, applications, credit checks, referrals to housing assistance programs, and acquiring furniture. Mentoring - pairs a volunteer with an incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individual for support and friendship. Weekly Community Meetings - topics include goal setting, dealing with adversity, mindfulness, personal growth, healthy living, and more. Weekly Hope House meeting - at 6th Judicial District's Work Release Center. Weekly Coffee and Connections - Peer recovery group for individuals in all stages of substance use recovery. Additional Group Programming - bi-weekly Writing and Arts Workshop, 6-week Acceptance Commitment Training (ACT) group. Life Skills - financial and computer literacy, monthly budgeting, healthy relationships, communication. Identification, Medicaid, Health Insurance - assistance with applications and referrals. Referrals and Support - Mental health, substance use, and healthcare (including accompaniment to appointments as needed). Resources - Bus passes, a backpack with hygiene products upon release, and access to the IO resource closet with donated clothing and household items. IO also communicates with individuals incarcerated across the state to provide support and develop reentry plans before release. In FY25, IO saw an increase in almost all our services. IO served over 268 people in the community. There were 1154 total visits to our Resource Center from 237 different individuals seeking assistance. This is a 52% increase in visits compared to the previous year. In addition to the people served in the community, we communicated via CorrLinks (prison email system) and letters to 267 individuals who were incarcerated to assist with reentry planning, sending and receiving more than total 2200 messages. IO saw an increase in attendance in almost all our meetings in FY25: Weekly Community Meetings: 143 different individuals attended. Weekly Hope House groups: 110 different individuals attended. Weekly Coffee and Connections: 98 people attended peer recovery meetings. Creative Collective: 50 people attended. 27 individuals were involved in financial literacy education. Acceptance Commitment Training (ACT) group - 18 individuals attended. IO assists individuals with creating resumes, applying for employment, and seeking workforce training. With IO support, many participants found and maintained employment; 76% of individuals reported stable employment. Several individuals we assisted found jobs after being unemployed, and a couple of others received promotions at their jobs. In addition to working with individuals in our Resource Center and at weekly community meetings, IO continues outreach with individuals who are currently incarcerated or under supervision. We believe this preparation has a major impact on their success upon release. In March 2020, the Iowa Department of Corrections suspended visitations. In response to not being able to visit the correctional and residential facilities, we've increased our outreach via email and mail to continue supporting individuals in preparing for their release. We also mail birthday and Christmas cards. IO offers opportunities for our members to socialize positively in the community and learn about new activities and resources. Social events IO participated in included a fall dinner, a movie night, a fish fry, a dance performance at Hancher, and an outdoor music concert. Also, every quarter we host a game night where we partner with a local church or group that serves a meal and joins us for games and camaraderie. IO supports programming that reduces barriers. In August and June, IO partnered with Veridian Credit Union to host three-part financial literacy programs. Members who attended all three classes were eligible for a $250 match toward a secure credit card or CD account. Our members who attended were grateful for the opportunity to not only learn valuable information but gain access to a financial resource as well. IO also began a partnership with CBI Bank and Trust where they attend our house meetings periodically to provide financial literacy education to residents. Also, IO started our six-week ACT group (Acceptance Commitment Training) this year. This group is focused on skill-building to cope with stressors, aid in emotional regulation, and building awareness to reach goals. Public education and awareness is an important part of our work. IO held public events that aligned with its mission to support incarcerated individuals returning to the community. In February, IO held our 3rd annual Art From The Inside Out, a free art show featuring the work of people who have been incarcerated. It celebrates the talent and hard
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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