Christmas Behind Bars
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Christmas Behind Bars is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bluffton, Indiana, registered in 2009, with $1,582,625 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 474, Bluffton, IN, 46714 EIN 26-4458163 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 15.7% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2024)
$549K
Net assets
$3.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Christmas Behind Bars— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating69 mo reserves · +65% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Christmas Behind Bars: 69 mo reserves · +65% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Christmas Behind Bars— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Christmas Behind Bars: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 474, Bluffton, IN, 46714
- City
- Bluffton
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Offender Rehabilitation
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $163K (FY2010) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5,311Net assets $3.2M
Operating margin
65.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$5,311
Net assets
$3.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,582,625▲15.7% | $549,440▼13.5% | $3,174,704▲48.2% | $3,180,015▲48.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,368,284▲34.4% | $634,958▲12.2% | $2,141,519▲52.1% | $2,141,519▲52.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,018,019▲26.6% | $565,995▲3.6% | $1,408,193▲47.3% | $1,408,193▲47.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $803,980▲3.0% | $546,168▲7.2% | $956,169▲36.9% | $956,169▲36.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $780,352▲112% | $509,267▲50.0% | $698,357▲63.4% | $698,357▲63.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $368,749▲13.7% | $339,536▲24.3% | $427,272▲7.3% | $427,272▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $324,314▲1.8% | $273,125▼10.4% | $398,059▲14.8% | $398,059▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $318,680▲23.3% | $304,805▲3.0% | $346,870▲4.2% | $346,870▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $258,546▼13.6% | $295,885▲25.8% | $332,995▼10.1% | $332,995▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $299,234▲23.7% | $235,289▲24.2% | $370,334▲20.9% | $370,334▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $241,922▲25.4% | $189,446▲35.4% | $306,389▲20.7% | $306,389▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $192,923▼2.2% | $139,894▲2.9% | $253,913▲26.4% | $253,913▲26.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $197,305▲36.4% | $135,986▲42.1% | $200,884▲43.9% | $200,884▲43.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $144,688▼11.1% | $95,701▼14.3% | $139,565▲54.1% | $139,565▲54.1% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $162,745 | $111,618 | $90,578 | $90,578 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $13.0M total
21 grants to Christmas Behind Bars totaling $13.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesea Global Feed the Hungry Inc | Relief | 2024 | $2,991,807 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Prison ministry | 2024 | $9,400 |
| Lesea Global Feed the Hungry Inc | Relief | 2023 | $2,128,363 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2023 | $5,100 |
| Lesea Global Feed the Hungry Inc | Relief | 2022 | $2,335,735 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2022 | $8,450 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2022 | $8,450 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Lesea Global Feed the Hungry Inc | Relief | 2021 | $2,435,171 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2021 | $6,200 |
| Lesea Global Feed the Hungry Inc | Relief | 2020 | $1,690,228 |
| Lesea Global Feed the Hungry Inc | Relief | 2019 | $872,763 |
| Lesea Global Feed the Hungry Inc | Relief to needy | 2018 | $342,349 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2018 | $4,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Christmas Behind Bars a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Christmas Behind Bars is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-4458163, based in Bluffton, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Christmas Behind Bars's EIN?
- Christmas Behind Bars's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-4458163.
- How much revenue does Christmas Behind Bars report?
- Christmas Behind Bars reported $1,582,625 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Christmas Behind Bars have?
- CharityIndex grades Christmas Behind Bars C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Christmas Behind Bars (EIN 26-4458163) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.