PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM INC

EIN: 201384253 501(c)(3) Human Services

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$3,843,513
Total Expenses
$4,875,648
Total Assets
$8,306,397
Net Assets
$4,972,704
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER VALKA
Phone
2817792116
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM INC, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

TO UNITE EXECUTIVES AND INMATES THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL PASSION AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP TO TRANSFORM LIVES, RESTORE FAMILIES AND REBUILD COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,447,052 Revenue: $25,538

PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM ENGAGES TOP BUSINESS AND ACADEMIC TALENT TO CONSTRUCTIVELY REDIRECT INMATES' AMBITIONS BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH VALUES BASED TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP; THUS ENABLING...

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PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM ENGAGES TOP BUSINESS AND ACADEMIC TALENT TO CONSTRUCTIVELY REDIRECT INMATES' AMBITIONS BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH VALUES BASED TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP; THUS ENABLING THEM TO PRODUCTIVELY RE- ENTER SOCIETY. THIS INCLUDES A FIVE MONTH BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION IN PRISON AND A RANGE OF POST-RELEASE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HOUSING ASSISTANCE, WORK READINESS SERVICES, CONTINUING EDUCATION, EXECUTIVE MENTORING AND BUSINESS START UP ASSISTANCE. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, 1,581 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM IN HOUSTON, DALLAS, CLEVELAND, AND VENUS TEXAS.

Program 2
Expenses: $327,738 Revenue: $208,075

OPERATION OF HOUSTON CALEB HOUSE, LLC, WHICH OWNS AND OPERATES PROPERTY TO BE USED AS RELIABLE HOUSING AVAILABLE TO EX-OFFENDERS UPON THEIR RELEASE. DURING THE YEAR, 247 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED...

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OPERATION OF HOUSTON CALEB HOUSE, LLC, WHICH OWNS AND OPERATES PROPERTY TO BE USED AS RELIABLE HOUSING AVAILABLE TO EX-OFFENDERS UPON THEIR RELEASE. DURING THE YEAR, 247 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED HOUSING.

Program 3
Expenses: $476,510 Revenue: $54,072

OPERATION OF ENTRE CAPITAL, LLC, A PRIVATE, COMMERCIAL LENDER FOR ALUMNI OF PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM AND OTHER RETURNED CITIZEN BUSINESSES. DURING THE YEAR, ENTRE ORIGINATED 16 LOANS TO...

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OPERATION OF ENTRE CAPITAL, LLC, A PRIVATE, COMMERCIAL LENDER FOR ALUMNI OF PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM AND OTHER RETURNED CITIZEN BUSINESSES. DURING THE YEAR, ENTRE ORIGINATED 16 LOANS TO RETURNED CITIZEN BUSINESSES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,453,846
Program Service Revenue $262,147
Investment Income $104,377
Other Revenue $23,143
TOTAL REVENUE $3,843,513

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,898,587
Fundraising Expenses $393,327
Program Expenses $4,251,300
Other Expenses $1,977,061
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,875,648

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,843,513 $5,441,806 -0.3%
Expenses $4,875,648 $4,447,306 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,032,135 $994,500 -2.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
44
Volunteers
1223

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$656,412
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PATRICK GOTCHER CHAIRMAN 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BARKLEY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGAL CAMERON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE COFFEY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES BLAIN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVER BELL BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA BARKSDALE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES MACK NEFF BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON SCHLENDER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE HEUSSNER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRAVIS CHULICK BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAVIER CREIXELL BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HUMPHREY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE ROHR BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER VALKA CEO 39.00
Officer
$141,820 $11,059 $152,879
CHIP SKOWRON CEO THROUGH JULY 2025 39.00
Officer
$175,801 $13,571 $189,372
PHI TRAN COO 39.00
Officer
$172,929 $18,253 $191,182
SHELDON ALSTON CONTROLLER 39.00
Officer
$60,479 $4,919 $65,398
COURTNEY DYKSTRA CONTROLLER THROUGH AUGUST 2025 39.00
Officer
$51,959 $5,622 $57,581
BRYAN ROBERT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ENTRE 39.00
Highest
$150,000 $11,499 $161,499
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,843,513 $4,875,648 $8,306,397 $-1,032,135
2024 $5,441,806 $4,447,306 $7,939,433 $994,500
2023 $3,803,941 $4,066,737 $6,700,097 $-262,796
2022 $4,174,428 $3,101,855 $7,182,975 $1,072,573
2021 $3,536,172 $2,536,182 $6,052,701 $999,990
2020 $3,264,329 $2,528,509 $4,422,665 $735,820
2019 $2,623,191 $2,900,107 $3,379,167 $-276,916
2018 $2,703,861 $2,894,000 $3,462,561 $-190,139
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