Walking Free Prison Ministry
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The specific objectives and purpose of this organization shall be:Walking Free Prison Ministry exists to Share the hope that we have in JESUS through the proclamation of GODs word, discipleship, mentorship, teaching, and encouragement to those who are incarcerated and their families.a.Exhorting others to heed the still small voice of GOD.b.Teaching new ways of reacting to lifes hurts, habits, and hang-ups using tools found in Celebrate Recovery and other TDCJ approved programs.c.Providing accountability and mentorship to those who are ready to surrender to JESUS care and control for their life.d.To provide emotional and spiritual support for, and to break the stigma of, shame and guilt resulting from their loved ones incarceration.
- Income
- $64,935
- Spending
- $61,673
- Reserves
- 1.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $46,419, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 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)
- $61,939 spent. Walking Free Prison Ministry exist to Share the hope that we have in JESUS through the proclamation of GODs word, discipleship, mentorship, teaching, and encouragement to those who are incarcerated and their families.a.Exhorting others to heed the still small voice of GOD.b.Teaching new ways of reacting to lifes hurts, habits, and hang-ups using tools found in Celebrate Recovery and other TDCJ approved programs.c.Providing accountability and mentorship to those who are ready to surrender to JESUS care and control for their life.d.To provide emotional and spiritual support for, and to break the stigma of, shame and guilt resulting from their loved ones incarceration.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 June 2023.
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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