Nonprofit · EIN 20-1384253
PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77252
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,843,513 | $4,875,648 | -$1,032,135 | $8,306,397 | $3,333,693 | $4,972,704 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,441,806 | $4,447,306 | $994,500 | $7,939,433 | $1,876,829 | $6,062,604 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,453,846
- Program service revenue
- $262,147
- Investment income
- $104,377
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,395
- Other revenue
- $23,143
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $602,988
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,771,893
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,898,587
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,722
- Accounting fees
- $16,262
- Occupancy
- $436,086
- Travel
- $117,326
- Depreciation
- $271,616
- Program services (functional)
- $4,251,300
- Management and general (functional)
- $231,021
- Fundraising (functional)
- $393,327
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,939,433
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,306,397
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,333,693
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,972,704
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,530,361
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,719,669
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,264,567
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $708,137
- Gross receipts
- $4,094,334
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 1,223
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI TRAN | COO Officer | 39 | $172,929 | $18,253 |
| CHIP SKOWRON | CEO THROUGH JULY 2025 Officer | 39 | $175,801 | $13,571 |
| BRYAN ROBERT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ENTRE Highest-paid employee | 39 | $150,000 | $11,499 |
| CHRISTOPHER VALKA | CEO Officer | 39 | $141,820 | $11,059 |
| SHELDON ALSTON | CONTROLLER Officer | 39 | $60,479 | $4,919 |
| COURTNEY DYKSTRA | CONTROLLER THROUGH AUGUST 2025 Officer | 39 | $51,959 | $5,622 |
| PATRICK GOTCHER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BARKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGAL CAMERON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE COFFEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES BLAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVER BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BARKSDALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MACK NEFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON SCHLENDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE HEUSSNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TRAVIS CHULICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JAVIER CREIXELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE HUMPHREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE ROHR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIP SKOWRON | CEO Officer | 39 | $162,019 | $12,391 |
| PHI TRAN | COO Officer | 39 | $143,929 | $15,182 |
| BRYAN ROBERT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ENTRE Highest-paid employee | 39 | $131,250 | $9,944 |
| TIM HAMILTON | CFO Officer | 39 | $114,387 | $12,313 |
| COURTNEY DYKSTRA | CONTROLLER Officer | 39 | $68,075 | $7,103 |
| PATRICK GOTCHER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BARKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BARKSDALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVER BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES BLAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGAL CAMERON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS CHULICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE COFFEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAVIER CREIXELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HEUSSNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HUMPHREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MACK NEFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ROHR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON SCHLENDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2767, HOUSTON, TX 77252-2767
- In care of
- % PHI TRAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRISTOPHER VALKA, 6501 NAVIGATION BLVD H7, HOUSTON, TX 770111367
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER VALKA, CEO
- Phone
- (281) 779-2116
- Return prepared by
- PITTSFORD SAMUELS PLLC
Mission
TO UNITE EXECUTIVES AND INMATES THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL PASSION AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP TO TRANSFORM LIVES, RESTORE FAMILIES AND REBUILD COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $3,447,052 · revenue $25,538
- 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.Expenses $327,738 · revenue $208,075
- 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.Expenses $476,510 · revenue $54,072
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1384253
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,306,397
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,094,334
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,803,941 | $4,066,737 | $6,700,097 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,174,428 | $3,101,855 | $7,182,975 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
- What is the EIN of PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM is 20-1384253.
- Is PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER VALKA.
- Who are the officers and directors of PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,929 (PHI TRAN, COO).
- How much revenue does PRISON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,843,513, expenses of $4,875,648 and total assets of $8,306,397 at year end.
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