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    MIP Score

    49

    Legal Aid
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    Philemon House

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    Philemon House

    Legal Aid
    Transitional Offender Housing
    396 Ridgeland Ave, West Chicago, Illinois, 60185View all West Chicago charities
    EIN: 90-1079379
    Total Assets: $175.4 thousand
    Established in 2013

    Mission

    Philemon House is a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to breaking the cycle of recidivism by supporting current and former inmates. The organization provides Bible study in prisons and jails and operates a Discipleship House for young men, offering training in spiritual growth, behavior, finances, education, and job skills.

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    Basic Information

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    396 Ridgeland Ave, West Chicago, Illinois, 60185

    View all West Chicago charities

    Founded in

    2013

    EIN

    90-1079379

    Total Assets

    $175.4 thousand

    Mission

    Philemon House is a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to breaking the cycle of recidivism by supporting current and former inmates. The organization provides Bible study in prisons and jails and operates a Discipleship House for young men, offering training in spiritual growth, behavior, finances, education, and job skills.

    Basic Information

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    396 Ridgeland Ave, West Chicago, Illinois, 60185

    View all West Chicago charities

    Founded in

    2013

    EIN

    90-1079379

    Total Assets

    $175.4 thousand

    UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported

    This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

    Showing 2 of 2 goals

    Goal 4

    Quality Education

    Goal 16

    Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

    Goal 4

    Quality Education

    Goal 16

    Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

    At a Glance

    Louis Dooley's Journey

    Louis Dooley's Journey

    Learn about the transformation of Louis Dooley from an inmate to a leader in prison ministry.

    Discipleship House for Young Men

    Discipleship House for Young Men

    A Christ-centered residential living environment to help young men identify their purpose and re-orient their moral compass.

    In-Prison Youth Ministries

    In-Prison Youth Ministries

    Bible-based ministry materials and methods are used to evangelize and make disciples within youth prisons.

    Impact Stats

    $151,662

    Average cost of recidivism per person

    Recidivism Cost Savings

    By preventing recidivism through discipleship programs, Philemon House helps reduce the average cost of recidivism per person.

    2,400 youth annually

    Youth released and supported

    Youth Support

    Served over 2,400 youth released into the community each year to help them prevent re-arrest.

    86%

    Percentage of youth re-arrested

    Re-arrest Prevention

    Targeting the 86% of youth likely to be re-arrested within three years, Philemon House provides Christ-centered support.

    Our Programs

    Incarcerated Adults Magazine Program

    Helping incarcerated adults learn about the plan God has for their lives.

    Adult Correspondence Program

    Mailing Bible study materials to incarcerated men to help them grow in their understanding of the Bible.

    Youth Prison Ministry

    Providing hope and spiritual guidance for incarcerated youth through Bible teachings.

    Discipleship House

    A residential living environment for young men focusing on spiritual and personal growth.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    In-Jail and In-Prison Ministries

    Serve the needs of the incarcerated through mentorship and support.

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    Spanish Speaking Support

    Help bridge the language gap for Spanish-speaking incarcerated individuals.

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    Discipleship House Mentoring

    Mentoring and tutoring residents of the Discipleship House.

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    Correspondence Ministry

    Encourage incarcerated individuals through Bible studies via correspondence.

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    MIP Score (Beta)

    The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.

    The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.

    Overall Score

    49

    52

    /100

    Program Expense Ratio

    96.31%

    20

    /20

    Program Revenue Growth

    0.00%

    2

    /20

    Leverage Ratio

    0.01988

    20

    /20

    Working Capital Ratio

    0.8036

    8

    /20

    Fundraising Efficiency

    0

    2

    /20

    Latest Filing Data: Form 990

    Fiscal Year:2022

    Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

    Financial Details

    Revenue

    CategoryAmountPercentage
    Contributions, Gifts, and Grants322.6K101.97%
    Program Services00.00%
    Investment Income00.00%
    Sales of Non-Inventory Assets00.00%
    Other Notable Sources00.00%
    Total Revenue316.4K100.00%

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