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EIN 82-5523604 · Apache Jct, AZ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 48% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

See Schedule O.

Income
$310,418
Spending
$485,400
Spent on programs
48%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
4
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$80,000, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 56% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    48% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 38 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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)
  1. $232,674 spent. Legislative leadership in criminal justice reform: SPC CEO appointed Chair of the Corrections Subcommittee for the Arizona House. Also served as a member of the Corrections Committee for the Arizona Senate, participating in ongoing legislative discussions focused on reducing incarceration through policy reform. International collaboration on nonprofit prison models: Served as the main presenter at the AGAPE conference in South Korea supporting one of the worlds leading nonprofit prisons. Met with the CEO of the APAC nonprofit prison model in Brazil to collaborate on rehabilitation-focused corrections practices. Visited the Kolbe Foundationoperated Central Prison in Belize on multiple occasions providing expertise on culture transformation and rehabilitation programs. Through these engagements, SPC leadership collaborated with all major nonprofit prison operators globally. Development of outcomes-based nonprofit prison pilot: Received approval for a grant supporting development of a pilot outcomes-based nonprofit prison model in Texas focused on measurable rehabilitation outcomes and reduced recidivism. Innovation in correctional operations: Competitively bid on ITN solicitations for three correctional facilities in Florida introducing SPCs nonprofit outcomes-based full-service operational model as an alternative to traditional private prison operations. Research and field engagement: Participated in a national corrections research symposium hosted by Arnold Ventures engaging with researchers and practitioners focused on transforming correctional culture and improving outcomes. Establish Research Arm: Established SPCs research division and formalized a partnership with Colorado State University to conduct proof of concept studies, strengthening the organizations evidence-based approach and positioning its programs for rigorous evaluation and scalable impact.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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