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God Behind Bars Inc

God behind bars is a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt organization dedicated to bringing god's life-changing principles to incarcerated inmates around the world. God behind bars streams live, high-quality worship …

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55/100 · methodology

About God Behind Bars Inc

Transform lives behind bars by introducing inmates to Jesus and connecting them to local churches. Join God Behind Bars to make a lasting impact in prisons today.

Founded
Headquarters
Henderson, NV
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
NTEE code
X20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2010

Mission

God behind bars is a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt organization dedicated to bringing god's life-changing principles to incarcerated inmates around the world. God behind bars streams live, high-quality worship experiences into prisons. This organization helps inmates to fight addiction through recovery programs and to succeed in the free world through re-entry programs. In addition, god behind bars provides living quarters, groceries, clothes, and other supplies to recently released inmates.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.77%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 2 red flags
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2020, which is 6 years ago.
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.5% of total expenses ($212,012 of $2,016,511).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2020 · IRS 990 (FY2020)
$0.92
Program$0.92
92% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show God Behind Bars Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 10 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2020 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 34,987 religion charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (10 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

God Behind Bars Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Henderson, NV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 800429504. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 55/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns.

God Behind Bars Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 800429504. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

God Behind Bars Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 55 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

God Behind Bars Inc is located in Henderson, NV, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, God Behind Bars Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

God Behind Bars Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns for God Behind Bars Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, God Behind Bars Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Transform lives behind bars by introducing inmates to Jesus and connecting them to local churches. Join God Behind Bars to make a lasting impact in prisons today. God Behind Bars Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to God Behind Bars Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. God Behind Bars Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 800429504, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2020) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2020): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012, FY2011.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
40

Leadership

From FY2020 filing

JA
Jacob B•••••
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2013
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2012
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2011
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2020 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2020 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2009
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about God Behind Bars Inc

What is God Behind Bars Inc?
God Behind Bars Inc is a religion church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Henderson, United States. Transform lives behind bars by introducing inmates to Jesus and connecting them to local churches. Join God Behind Bars to make a lasting impact in prisons today.
When was God Behind Bars Inc founded?
God Behind Bars Inc was founded in 2009.
Who leads God Behind Bars Inc?
Jacob Bodine serves as President/CEO.
Where is God Behind Bars Inc located?
Headquartered in Henderson, NV, United States.
What is God Behind Bars Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2020 is approximately $1M-$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is God Behind Bars Inc trustworthy?
God Behind Bars Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is God Behind Bars Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 800429504.
What is God Behind Bars Inc's website?
http://www.godbehindbars.com