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ALONG SIDE MINISTRIES INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860730454 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.asmaz.com
revenue
$743K
expenses
$948K
net assets
$1.3M
employees
11
volunteers
132
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

DISCIPLING AND EQUIPPING INCARCERATED CHRISTIANS WHILE THEY (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUED FROM 990 PAGE 1) TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY INTO COMMUNITY. TO REACH OUT TO INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN IN LOCAL JAILS AND PRISONS TO SHARE THE LOVE OF CHRIST AND HELP THEM LEARN HOW TO LIVE PRODUCTIVE, SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVES UPON RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO REDUCE THE RECIDIVISM RATE FROM A STATE/NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 70% TO UNDER 10% BY PROVIDING A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Along Side Ministries is a Phoenix, AZ-based organization that disciples and equips incarcerated Christian men and women for victorious Christian living. They provide spiritual and practical guidance, including mentoring and reentry support, to help individuals transition from prison back into the community and reduce recidivism.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $231K
    SAFE HOUSING - A KEY ELEMENT IN A SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION IS A SAFE, DRUG-FREE, SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT (DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING CENTER APARTMENTS) WHERE CHRISTIAN LIFE SKILLS ARE TAUGHT AND ENCOURAGED. COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS AND BIBLE STUDIES ARE CONDUCTED WEEKLY BY DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS.
  2. #2 $232K
    MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - ASM PARTNERS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO TRAIN AND EQUIP MENTORS TO WORK WITH THE EX-OFFENDER BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE PRISON TO DEVELOP A WORKABLE TRANSITION PLAN. THE MENTORS COME ALONG SIDE THE EX-OFFENDER TO PROVIDE SOUND COUNSEL IN CRITICAL LIFE DECISIONS AND TO TEACH AND BE AN EXAMPLE ON HOW TO LIVE A CHRIST CENTERED LIFE OUTSIDE THE PRISON WALLS. IN 2022 THERE WERE 30 MENTORS WORKING WITH MEN AND WOMEN IN OUR PROGRAM.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Aftercare Program
A 3-6 month period of continued support for program graduates, focusing on executing Aftercare Plans, goal progress, mentor connection, and monthly Alumni Association Aftercare groups.
Alumni Association
A lifelong bond of ASM graduates committed to upholding the organization's mission, offering mutual love and support, and encouraging ASM programs and new participants.
Inside Prison Ministry
Provides discipleship, mentoring, and preparation for reentry through weekly Bible services, Discipleship Groups, and assignment of Christian mentors to inmates.
Outside Prison Ministry
Offers safe housing at Discipleship Training Centers for men and women for a 9-12 month transition period, including weekly one-on-one spiritual and holistic mentoring, Discipleship Groups, Celebration Recovery, Life Skill training, and church services.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Christian In-Prison Spiritual Support 2 activities
    • In-Prison Ministry and Mentoring
      Provides Bible studies, one-on-one mentoring, and worship services in over 22 Arizona prison yards, reaching over 300 incarcerated Christian men and women with spiritual and practical guidance. This includes weekly Discipleship Groups focusing on applied Christianity and reentry preparation.
    • In-Prison Ministry and Mentoring
      Provides Bible studies, one-on-one mentoring, and worship services in over 22 Arizona prison yards, reaching over 300 incarcerated Christian men and women with spiritual and practical guidance. This includes weekly Discipleship Groups focusing on applied Christianity and reentry preparation.
  • Transitional Housing for Recovery 2 activities
    • Residential Reentry Program
      Operates a residential/reentry program providing safe housing at Discipleship Training Centers for men and women transitioning from prison. The program includes weekly Discipleship Groups, Celebration Recovery, Life Skill training (counseling, cognitive development, financial planning, parenting, vocational aid), and church services.
    • Residential Reentry Program
      Operates a residential/reentry program providing safe, clean, and sober housing at Discipleship Training Centers for men and women transitioning from prison. The program includes weekly Discipleship Groups, Celebration Recovery, Life Skill training (counseling, cognitive development, financial planning, parenting, vocational aid), and church services.
  • Women's Reentry Job Training and Mentorship 1 activity
    • Aftercare and Alumni Support
      Operates a 3-6 month Aftercare Program providing continued support for program graduates, including goal execution, mentor connection, and participation in monthly Alumni Association Aftercare groups. The program boasts a 97% success rate of graduates remaining out of prison after release.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • (discarded)
      Evidence rejected as non-activity content.
    • Aftercare and Alumni Support
      Operates a 3-6 month Aftercare Program providing continued support for program graduates, including goal execution, mentor connection, and participation in monthly Alumni Association Aftercare groups. The program boasts a 97% success rate of graduates remaining out of prison after release.
    • Community Engagement and Outreach
      Hosts "Beyond the Bars" events every two months to provide an overview of their ministry work and volunteer opportunities, and celebrates program graduates at events.
    • Community Engagement and Outreach
      Hosts "Beyond the Bars" events every two months to provide an overview of their ministry work and volunteer opportunities, and celebrates program graduates at events.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$743K
Contributions & grants$673K91%
Program service revenue$192K26%
Investment income$-15K-2%
Other revenue$-108K
expenses
Total expenses$948K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$420K
Grants paid out$140K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.33M
Cash$264K
Investments$0
Liabilities$57K
Net assets$1.27M
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -14.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KENNETH SHEETS EX OFFICIO - NON-VOTING UNTIL 5-2022 40 $85K
JAY CORY EX OFFICIO - NON-VOTING SINCE 5-2022 40 $70K
board members · 8
  • ANGELA COOPER — VICE CHAIR
  • BRUCE KETOLA — BOARD MEMBER SINCE 11-2022
  • DAVID FILANI — BOARD MEMBER
  • HARRIET HEMERLING — BOARD MEMBER SINCE 8-2022
  • JAMES RUMPELTES — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK PONTE — BOARD MEMBER SINCE 3-2022
  • STEVEN HENDRICKS — SECRETARY/TREASURER
  • THOMAS MAYER — CHAIR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Bob Corelli Partner — Dedicated volunteer
  • First Christian Church Partner — Hosts graduation events for Along Side Ministries.
  • First Christian Church Partner — Hosts graduation events for the ministry's graduates.