Parent Student Prison Initiative
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Parent Student Prison Initiative (PSPI) is committed to bridging the gap caused by parental incarceration by strengthening family connections through education, healing, and support. We empower children with evidence-based social-emotional learning, guide incarcerated parents through transformative parenting workshops, and provide wraparound services to caregivers. Through this holistic, family-centered approach, PSPI fosters resilience, supports healthy relationships, and builds stronger, more connected communities.
- Income
- $35,793
- Spending
- $15,620
- Reserves
- 18.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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)
- PSPI maintained its active nonprofit status with the Arizona Corporation Commission, demonstrating operational stability and ongoing compliance. The organization's visibility expanded through community PSPI maintained its active nonprofit status with the Arizona Corporation Commission, demonstrating operational stability and ongoing compliance. The organization's visibility expanded through community events, media outreach, and documentary storytelling, effectively raising awareness and attracting new supporters. Screenings of our short documentary, "The Forgotten Prisoner," such as the one held at the Salvation Army in Phoenix, AZ, provided an opportunity to engage with local families and offer vital services. In addition to these screenings, the documentary was featured in several film festivals, further broadening our reach and amplifying our mission. PSPI's website and outreach materials emphasized the importance of nurturing relationships, empowering youth, and uniting families-messages that resonated with educators, caregivers, and justice advocates. The Parent Student Prison Initiative continues to cultivate a growing network of ambassadors and volunteers, expanding our reach and deepening our impact within local communities.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2024.
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 June 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 July 2025.
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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