Decarcerate Miami Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Beyond the Bars is dedicated to advancing economic opportunity for individuals impacted by the criminal justice system through workforce development, leadership development, and support services.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $619,933
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 19.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $110,000, co-executive director
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 19.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 99% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 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
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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, 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 (3)
- $295,446 spent. The organization's Leadership Development program builds the personal capacity and community leadership of individuals affected by incarceration. In 2025, the organization engaged 112 participants across four structured cohorts, providing training in areas including communication, facilitation, outreach, goal-setting, and community leadership. Participants completed a multi-week curriculum designed to strengthen individual voice, deepen community participation, and develop practical skills for contributing to their families and communities. Cohorts met regularly throughout the year, creating peer learning communities and lasting networks of mutual support.
- $123,102 spent. The organization's Workforce Development program provides community members with practical knowledge of their rights in the workplace. In 2025, the program delivered ten workshops reaching approximately 200 participants. Workshop topics included workplace safety standards, how to read and understand pay stubs and employment contracts, and the process for filing workplace complaints with relevant government agencies.
- $73,861 spent. The organization's Support Services program provides direct assistance and resource navigation to the organization's constituents. In 2025, the program served approximately 60 individuals, connecting them with essential community resources including employment referrals, resume assistance, housing referrals, relocation assistance, food pantry access, and clothing. Program staff and volunteers also provided accompaniment to individuals during court proceedings.
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
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 December 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 January 2020.
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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