Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc
Our mission: the Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison (GACHEP) builds high-quality educational pathways, from pre-college coursework to accredited degree completion, for people who are in prison and people who have left prison in Georgia. Our vision: we envision a world that provides educational opportunities and support to all.
Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc at a glance
In short: Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc gave $45K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,009
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,505
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,505
- Total assets
- $1,158,024
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Common Good Atlanta ($38K). Together the top 2 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2025) to $49K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Common Good Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Subaward | $38,229 |
| Healthy Routines Inc Columbia, SC | Subaward | $6,780 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,158,024 | $466,026 | $603,739 | $45,009 | 2 |
| 2024 | $1,307,304 | $1,706,348 | $451,845 | $48,617 | 2 |
| 2023 | $51,002 | $138,021 | $142,631 | — | — |
About Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc
Based on IRS filings
Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oxford, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc is led by Elizabeth Bounds, Co-President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Bounds
Co-President
Board of Directors Member → Director, 2024
Director → Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Winn
Co-President
Board Co-President → Co-President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kareemah Hanifa
Director
Board of Directors Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$500 (2023) → $0 (2025)
Patrick Rodriquez
Co-Exec Director
Co-Executive Director → Co-Exec Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$26K (2023) → $123K (2025)
Thomas Fabisiak
Co-Exec Director
Co-Executive Director → Co-Exec Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $31K (2025)
Jay Holder
Director
Board of Directors Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sinead Younge
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Lucas
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher O'Neal
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Moye
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lafayette Means
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Wilson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Parsons
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Barber
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Kelly
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Angela Marshall (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Nora Bonner (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Owen Cantrell (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Page Dukes (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Stacy Bell (2024) — Co-President
- Former: Christopher Gleason (2023) — Academic Director
- Former: Danny Rivera (2023) — Reentry Coordinator
- Former: Landers Thomas (2023) — Grants & Operations Coordinator
- Former: Lucilla Harrell (2023) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Stacy Bell McQuaide (2023) — Board Co-President
- Former: Waleisah Wilson (2023) — Board of Directors Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $123K, to Patrick Rodriquez (Co-Exec Dire). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc
How much does Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc give each year?
Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc gave $45K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $49K across 2 grants.
How large is Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc?
Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $466K.
What is Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc?
Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oxford, GA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc operate?
Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc has awarded grants in Georgia, South Carolina.
What is Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc's EIN?
Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3043333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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