Mission
Resilience Education partners with leading business schools to provide incarcerated learners with high-quality business education that improves their economic mobility post-release. Their programs focus on teaching business fundamentals, connecting individuals to business networks, and influencing the broader business community. By engaging MBA students from top schools like Darden, Columbia, and Wharton, Resilience Education aims to reduce recidivism and empower formerly incarcerated individuals to achieve successful reentry into society.
Basic Information
Founded in
2012
EIN
46-1134670
Total Assets
$714.6 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Classroom Learning Experience
Resilience Education offers case-based courses taught by MBA students, focusing on Entrepreneurship, Financial Capability, and Business Foundations. These courses help incarcerated learners acquire skills and confidence needed for successful reentry.

Post-Release Support
Graduates of the program continue to receive professional support post-release, including connections to business networks, mentors, and employers. This support helps them set and achieve career goals, ensuring long-term success.

Empowering Justice-Involved Individuals
Resilience Education's high-quality business curricula are designed to empower justice-involved individuals. By providing access to education and resources, the organization aims to reduce re-incarceration rates and combat the consequences of mass incarceration.
Impact Stats
recidivism rate
Lowered Recidivism Rate
Resilience Education has observed a preliminary recidivism rate of just 7% among their graduates, significantly lower than the national average.
MBA student instructors
Extensive MBA Participation
The organization has engaged over 550 MBA students to volunteer as instructors, delivering case-based business education to incarcerated learners.
incarcerated graduates
Graduated Over 1000 Students
Since its inception, Resilience Education has successfully graduated over 1000 incarcerated individuals from its business education programs.
Past Events
Fair Chance Business Education Consortium Launch
04/16/2024
The Fair Chance Business Education Consortium has launched, focusing on providing equitable business education opportunities for justice-involved individuals.
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
45
44
/100
Program Expense Ratio
42.27%
4
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-100.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.01111
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
2.946
16
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2021
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 744.9K | 99.99% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 45 | 0.01% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 744.9K | 100.00% |