↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier →

Inside Out Network Inc

Tucson, AZ · EIN 850906053 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE I40 · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · insideoutnetwork.net
revenue
$259K
expenses
$261K
net assets
$57K
employees
6
volunteers
11
program ratio
60%
mission · from form 990

The activities of the Inside Out Network are primarily focused on helping men and women navigate the prison experience and the perils of reentry from prison to society. (see schedule O for full primary exempt purpose statement)

profile · synthesized from sources

Inside Out Network (ION) is an online platform that connects incarcerated individuals and returning citizens with service providers, churches, and ministries to aid in the reentry process. It functions as a "dating site for reentry," allowing users to search for relevant services and communicate directly. ION aims to overcome the isolation and invisibility faced by returning citizens and those who serve them.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Inside Out Network Platform
An interactive mobile-responsive website that connects incarcerated individuals and returning citizens with service providers, churches, ministries, volunteers, and advocates. It features a Search Center, Message Center, and The HUB.
Message Center
Enables returning citizens to check messages and notifications from service providers, and compose/send new messages. Service providers receive notifications about newly released returning citizens and can proactively communicate with them.
Search Center
Allows returning citizens to search by category for service providers in their area, find directions, phone numbers, website links, and send messages to providers. Users can save favorite providers and access reentry tips.
The HUB
A private area for service providers, churches, volunteers, and advocates to interact directly, create/join specialized groups, post to discussion threads, solicit advice, learn best practices, meet needs, and make referrals.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Reentry Service Matching Platform 18 activities
    • Facilitating Collaboration Among Reentry Stakeholders
      Hosts "The HUB," a private online platform for service providers, churches, volunteers, and advocates to interact, share best practices, discuss challenges, and make referrals related to reentry.
    • Facilitating Collaboration Among Reentry Stakeholders
      Hosts "The HUB," a private online platform for service providers, churches, volunteers, and advocates to interact, share best practices, and make referrals, fostering collaboration among those working on reentry challenges.
    • Online Platform for Reentry Services
      Operates a website that functions as a matching platform, allowing incarcerated individuals and returning citizens to search for and message service providers, and enabling service providers to proactively connect with them. The platform includes a search center for finding services by category, a message center for communication, and features for family members to assist in the search.
    • Online reentry service matching platform
      Operates a website that functions as a matching platform for incarcerated individuals and returning citizens to search for, message, and connect with service providers, churches, and ministries; includes features like the Search Center for finding providers by category and the Message Center for communication before and after release.
    • Online reentry service matching platform
      Operates a website that functions as a matching platform connecting incarcerated individuals and returning citizens with service providers, churches, and ministries; allows users to search for services by category, send and receive messages, save favorites, and access reentry tips through a dedicated Search Center and Message Center.
    • Online service provider registration system
      Operates an online registration system for service providers that takes five to ten minutes to complete, facilitating their participation in the reentry support network.
    • Operating a Reentry Service Matching Platform
      Operates a website and online platform that connects incarcerated individuals and returning citizens with service providers, churches, and ministries. The platform allows users to search for services by category, message providers, and receive reentry information, while also enabling service providers to connect with and support returning citizens.
    • Operating a Reentry Service Matching Platform
      Operates an online platform that connects incarcerated individuals and returning citizens with service providers, churches, and ministries. The platform allows users to search for services by category, message providers, and receive reentry information, while also enabling service providers to connect with and support returning citizens.
    • Operating an Online Registration System for Service Providers
      Manages an online registration system for service providers to join its network, which takes five to ten minutes to complete.
    • Provider and ministry engagement network
      Connects prison ministry workers with reentry service providers and facilitates collaboration through "The HUB," a private online space for service providers, churches, volunteers, and advocates to form groups, share best practices, post discussions, and make referrals.
    • Provider and practitioner collaboration hub
      Hosts "The HUB," a private online space for service providers, churches, volunteers, and advocates to interact, form groups, share best practices, post discussions, and make referrals to support reentry work.
    • Provider and practitioner collaboration hub
      Hosts "The HUB," a private online space for service providers, churches, volunteers, and advocates to interact, form groups, post discussions, share best practices, make referrals, and coordinate support for reentry efforts.
    • Service Provider Network and Collaboration Platform
      Hosts "The HUB," a private online area for service providers, churches, volunteers, and advocates to interact, form specialized groups, post discussion threads, solicit advice, share best practices, address needs, and make referrals, facilitating collaboration in reentry support.
    • Service provider registration and onboarding system
      Operates an online registration system for service providers that takes five to ten minutes to complete, facilitating their participation in the reentry support network.
    • Service provider registration system
      Operates an online registration system for service providers that takes five to ten minutes to complete, enabling their inclusion in the organization’s reentry support network.
    • Support for families and trusted contacts of incarcerated individuals
      Enables incarcerated individuals to share their account login with trusted friends or family members, who can search for and message service providers on their behalf; also sends helpful reentry information via SMS to these contacts.
    • Support for families and trusted contacts of incarcerated individuals
      Enables incarcerated individuals to share their account login with trusted friends or family members, who can search for and message service providers on their behalf; also sends helpful reentry information via SMS to family members.
    • Support for families and trusted contacts of incarcerated individuals
      Enables incarcerated individuals to share their account login with trusted friends or family members, who can search for and message service providers on their behalf prior to release; also sends helpful reentry information via SMS to these contacts.
  • Christian Theological Book Publishing 3 activities
    • Publication of faith-based reentry resources
      Published the second edition of the "Spiritual Survival Guide for Prison and Beyond," a resource designed to foster hope, strengthen faith, and support self-discovery for incarcerated individuals.
    • Publication of faith-based reentry resources
      Published the second edition of the "Spiritual Survival Guide for Prison and Beyond," a resource designed to support spiritual growth, self-discovery, and faith development for incarcerated individuals and those reentering society.
    • Reentry resource publication
      Published the second edition of the "Spiritual Survival Guide for Prison and Beyond," a resource designed to support prisoners in fostering hope, strengthening faith, and self-discovery.
  • Reentry Network Facilitation 2 activities
    • Facilitation of prison ministry and reentry collaboration
      Connects individuals involved in prison ministry with those working on reentry challenges, and links returning citizens with churches, ministries, and service providers to support community integration.
    • Facilitation of prison ministry and reentry collaboration
      Connects individuals involved in prison ministry with those working on reentry challenges, and links returning citizens with service providers, churches, and ministries to support successful community reintegration.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • Advocacy for Inmate Access to Reentry Resources
      Engages in discussions with the Arizona Dept. of Corrections to make its website accessible on inmates' tablets pre-release, aiming to improve the reentry process in various states.
    • Advocating for Inmate Access to Reentry Resources
      Engages in discussions with correctional departments, such as the Arizona Dept. of Corrections, to make its website accessible on inmates' tablets prior to their release.
    • Advocating for Inmate Access to Reentry Resources
      Engages in discussions with the Arizona Department of Corrections to make its website accessible on inmates' tablets pre-release, aiming to improve the reentry process.
    • Information and Support for Incarcerated Individuals and Families
      Provides helpful information about reentry to friends and family members of incarcerated individuals and publishes a "Spiritual Survival Guide for Prison and Beyond" to foster hope and aid in self-discovery for prisoners.
    • Providing Reentry Resources and Support
      Provides helpful information about reentry to friends and family members of incarcerated individuals and publishes a "Spiritual Survival Guide for Prison and Beyond" to aid prisoners in their faith and self-discovery.
    • Providing Reentry Support Information
      Distributes helpful information about reentry to incarcerated individuals, their friends, and family members, including through SMS text messaging. This includes publishing a "Spiritual Survival Guide for Prison and Beyond" to aid in self-discovery and faith nourishment for prisoners.
    • State-level reentry process improvement initiatives
      Works to improve the reentry process across various states, including advocacy efforts such as discussions with the Arizona Department of Corrections to increase access to its website on inmate tablets prior to release.
    • State-level reentry system improvement initiatives
      Works to improve the reentry process across various states, including advocacy efforts such as discussions with the Arizona Department of Corrections to increase access to its website on inmate tablets prior to release.
    • State-level reentry system improvement initiatives
      Works to improve the reentry process across various states, including efforts to increase access to reentry services and integrate technology solutions into correctional systems.
    • Technology integration advocacy with correctional departments
      Engages in discussions with the Arizona Department of Corrections to make its reentry website accessible on inmates' tablets prior to release, improving pre-release planning and service access.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$259K
Contributions & grants$259K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$261K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead40%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$195K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$57K
Cash$57K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$57K
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +204.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Fred Nelson President and Executive Direc 55 $80K
board members · 6
  • David Hanson — Director
  • Evan Freund — Director
  • Jack Cowley — Director
  • John McLees — Director
  • Justin Benjamin — Director
  • Phil Hirsch — Director
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Arizona State University Partner — Maddi Briguglio, Director of Operations, is a Faculty Associate for the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at ASU and the organization takes on interns from ASU.
  • Prison Congregations of America Partner — Sarah Estes, a board member, serves as the executive director of Prison Congregations of America.
  • Redeemer Church Partner — The "Spiritual Survival Guide" was originally developed by Redeemer Church for their prison ministry.
  • support@insideoutnetwork.net Partner — Primary contact for registration support and account inquiries