Interfaith Prison Partnership Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
INTERFAITH PRISON PARTNERSHIP (IPP) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, INTERFAITH, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE INHERENT VALUE OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS, PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR WELFARE, AND CONNECT LOCAL COMMUNITIES WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS BEHIND BARS.
- Income
- $118,081
- Spending
- $110,185
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $23,400, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (4)
- $20,699 spent. IPP SOLICITS DONATIONS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THAT ARE DISTRIBUTED TO INCARCERATED PEOPLE IN THE FORM OF CARE PACKAGES, RELEASE BAGS, DESK FANS, AND ACTIVITY KITS FOR CHILDREN VISITING INCARCERATED MOTHERS. THE ITEMS THAT IPP COLLECTS ARE APPROVED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRISON SUPERINTENDENTS. IPP DEDICATES 20% OF EXPENSES TO THIS ACTIVITY. WE RECEIVE $27,200 IN HUMANITARIAN FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THESE DONATIONS FROM PARTICIPATING HOUSES OF WORSHIP.
- $30,546 spent. IPP HOSTS AN ANNUAL WELLBEING WORKSHOP FOR 24 FORMERLY INCARCERATED WOMEN. THE SEMINAR IS A FOUR DAY, TRAUMA-INFORMED, FULL IMMERSION HEALING EXPERIENCE. THE SEMINAR ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS TO MAKE LIFE DECISIONS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR VALUES. THE SEMINAR IS OFFERED BY LACLINICA HEALTH AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEER LEADERS TRAINED TO CO-HOST THE WORKSHOP. IN 2024 IPP RECEIVED A GRANT OF $28,600 FROM THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES TO REIMBURSE WORKSHOP EXPENSES. IPP DEDICATES 25% OF ANNUAL EXPENSES TO THIS ACTIVITY.
- $20,669 spent. IPP HOSTS AN ANNUAL LUNCHEON FOR CORRECTION OFFICERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION. THE LUNCHEON EXPRESSES APPRECIATION AND RESPECT FOR CORRECTION OFFICERS AND THEIR IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. APPROXIMATELY 250 CORRECTION OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS ATTEND. IPP DID NOT RECEIVE DESIGNATED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LUNCHEON EXPENSES IN 2024. IPP DEDICATES 20% OF ANNUAL EXPENSES TO THIS ACTIVITY.
- $36,171 spent. ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE A FULL THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF AT TACONIC CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; REENTRY SERVICES FOR RETURNING CITIZENS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE AND PEER MENTORSHIP; LISTEN AND LEARN EVENTS TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AN ANNUAL PRAYER SERVICE FOR INCARCERATED PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIED IN PRISON; PRISON TOURS; AND ENHANCING LIFE SKILLS, A 16-WEEK EDUCATIONAL COURSE FOR WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT AT TACONIC AND BEDFORD HILLS CFS. IPP DEDICATES 35% OF EXPENSES TO THESE ACTIVITIES. THE THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY A GRANT OF $8,000 FROM TRINITY WALL STREET IN 2024. THERE ARE NO REVENUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OTHER LISTED PROGRAMS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 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 November 4, 2026.
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