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RESCUED NOT ARRESTED INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 813743861 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X20 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · www.rescuednotarrested.org
revenue
$14K
expenses
$48K
net assets
$239K
employees
0
volunteers
100
program ratio
6%
mission · from form 990

TO REACH THE INCARCERATED AND THEIR LOVED ONES WITH THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL, THE GREAT COMMISSION. TO EDUCATE CHURCHES TO EFFECTIVELY EMBRACE THE FORMERLY INCARCERATED. TO PROVIDE INMATES AND CHAPLAINS NIV BIBLES FREE OF CHARGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rescued Not Arrested is a faith-based nonprofit founded by a formerly incarcerated individual to provide Bibles and spiritual support to inmates and their families. The organization distributes hundreds of thousands of Bibles internationally and offers prison ministry services including church services, mentoring, and baptisms. It also supports re-entry efforts through partnerships with government programs and churches, focusing on rehabilitation and community integration for formerly incarcerated individuals.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Bible Distribution
Distributes free English and Spanish NIV Bibles and Study Bibles to incarcerated individuals through chaplains and missionaries internationally
Church Partnership Initiative
Collaborates with churches nationwide to raise awareness and support for formerly incarcerated individuals, including sex offenders, using an Arizona Department of Corrections-approved curriculum
Prison Ministry Services
Provides church services, one-on-one mentoring, mail mentoring, and baptisms in Arizona jails and prisons
Re-Entry Program
Partners with Arizona’s 2nd Chance Program to support successful reintegration by providing employment resources, housing, and accountability for soon-to-be-released inmates
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Bible Distribution Programs 3 activities
    • Bible Distribution
      Distributes English and Spanish New International Version Bibles and Study Bibles free of charge to chaplains, missionaries, and individuals in prisons, offices, and leper colonies internationally, reaching over 5000 prisons in 178 countries annually.
    • Bible Distribution to Inmates and International Communities
      Distributes New International Version Bibles and Study Bibles free of charge to over 5000 prisons in 178 countries annually, and has distributed over 750,000 English and Spanish NIV Bibles to chaplains and missionaries internationally. Also sends Bibles to Mexico, Armenia, Ethiopia, and Africa, and to office settings.
    • International Bible distribution
      Distributes free New International Version (NIV) Bibles and Study Bibles to over 5,000 prisons across 178 countries annually; also sent Bibles to Mexico, Armenia, Ethiopia, and other parts of Africa.
  • Prison and Jail Ministry Programs 3 activities
    • Inmate Ministry and Re-entry Support
      Provides church services, baptisms, one-on-one mentoring, and mail mentoring to inmates in Arizona jails and prisons. The organization also offers re-entry support by providing resources for employment, housing, and accountability to inmates preparing for release.
    • Prison Ministry Services in Arizona
      Conducts hundreds of church services, one-on-one mentoring, mail mentoring, and baptism events each month in Arizona jails and prisons, engaging 150 volunteers to reach thousands of people monthly.
    • Prison and jail ministry services
      Conducts regular church services, baptisms, one-on-one mentoring, and mail-based mentoring for inmates in Arizona jails and prisons.
  • Reentry Support Services 2 activities
    • Inmate Re-entry Support
      Provides resources to inmates who are soon to be released, helping them integrate into society by offering employment, housing, and accountability resources before their release.
    • Re-entry support for formerly incarcerated individuals
      Provides resources for employment, housing, and accountability to inmates nearing release, along with post-release integration support.
  • Contextualized Evangelism Outreach 2 activities
    • International Ministry Outreach
      Undertook a mission trip to Florida in 2017, visiting churches, and has reached millions of inmates, their families, and individuals in leper colonies internationally through its ministry.
    • Large-scale inmate and community outreach
      Reports having reached millions of inmates, their families, and individuals in leper colonies internationally through its ministry efforts.
  • Short-Term International Mission Trips 1 activity
    • Domestic and international mission outreach
      Organizes mission trips, including a 2017 trip to Florida to visit churches, and engages a missions team that shares testimonies with inmates; also distributes Bibles in office settings as part of ministry outreach.
  • Nonprofit Formation and Legal Structuring 1 activity
    • Organizational incorporation and structural development
      Transitioned into an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in 2017; originally launched the Prison Ministry vision under a 501(c)(3) in December 2005.
  • Volunteer Mobilization & Management 1 activity
    • Volunteer-coordinated ministry expansion
      Engages approximately 150 volunteers who help reach thousands of people monthly through various ministry activities.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Bible Distribution to Inmates and International Communities
      Distributes New International Version Bibles and Study Bibles free of charge to over 5000 prisons in 178 countries annually, and has distributed over 750,000 English and Spanish NIV Bibles to chaplains and missionaries internationally. Also sends Bibles to Mexico, Armenia, Ethiopia, and Africa, and provides Bibles to an office setting.
    • Community Outreach and Engagement
      Operates a mobile outreach unit (ICOMM) to engage with the community and conducts educational programs or events involving visual materials.
    • Inmate Ministry and Re-entry Support in Arizona
      Provides hundreds of church services, one-on-one mentoring, mail mentoring, and baptisms each month in Arizona jails and prisons. Offers re-entry support by providing resources to inmates who are soon to be released, including assistance with employment, housing, and accountability resources.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$14K
Contributions & grants$14K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses6%
Admin / overhead83%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$239K
Cash$239K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$239K
Liquid reserves60.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -96.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • HOWARD BUD RIMER — DIRECTOR
  • HRACH ROGER MUNCHIAN — DIRECTOR - PRESIDENT
  • SIRARPI MUNCHIAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Arizona 2nd chance program Partner — Partners with Arizona 2nd chance program to provide resources to inmates.
  • Arizona Department of Corrections Government — Uses a curriculum approved by the Arizona Department of Corrections for its re-entry and mentorship program.
  • Arizona Governor’s 2nd chance program Partner — Partners with the Arizona Governor’s 2nd chance program, which is described as a successful re-entry program.
  • Bedford Partner — Local partner organization collaborating with Rescued Not Arrested
  • Christ's Church of Marion County Partner — Interviewed by Pastor David Bellows of Christ's Church of Marion County.
  • Christ’s Church of the Valley Partner — Transitioned from being a department of Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV Prison Ministry) to an independent organization.
  • DES-Governor Ducey’s 2nd chance program Partner — Partners with DES-Governor Ducey’s 2nd chance program to help inmates integrate into society.
  • Oottawa University Partner — Partner institution collaborating on educational initiatives
  • Zondervan publishers Partner — Partners with Zondervan publishers to acquire Bibles at a reasonable rate.