Jubilee Ministries

What Jubilee Ministries does

Jubilee Ministries is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 1976 and operating under the auspices of the Ministerial Board of the Lebanon District of LMC (formerly Lancaster Mennonite Conference). Its core mission is to serve individuals affected by incarceration through faith-based programming, positioning itself as 'Ambassadors of Life Change' via the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The organization operates three integrated program lines: (1) Prison Chaplaincy, deploying 16 employed chaplains across 12 Pennsylvania state and county correctional facilities to lead worship services, Bible studies, counseling, pre-release classes, and discipleship programs; (2) Jubilee Aftercare, a structured residential program addressing cycles of incarceration, addiction, and unhealthy relationships; and (3) supporting programs including a Summer Camp Scholarship and vocational Landscaping services.

The organization's underlying operating model is a self-sustaining nonprofit ecosystem in which donated goods are sold through 7 physical thrift stores (Lebanon, Annville, Manheim, Myerstown, Palmyra, and Wernersville, PA) plus an online storefront at ShopTheJub.com, with store proceeds funding the prison ministry. Headcount is in the 101-250 range, supplemented by a volunteer base of 400+ individuals contributing over 20,000 hours in 2025. The technology stack is minimal — a standard Squarespace-hosted website plus a standard e-commerce storefront — with no proprietary technology products, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities.

Revenue is generated through three streams: thrift store retail (one-time sales of donated goods), tax-deductible financial contributions (one-time and monthly donations from individuals and organizations), and event-driven fundraising (annual Fundraising Dinner, 30th Annual Golf Tournament in 2026 grossing over $49,000, and Regional Fundraising Dinners). The go-to-market motion is event- and relationship-driven, relying on direct mail, email newsletters, community events, and volunteer engagement to reach donors. The organization holds ECFA accreditation, Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, and a Four-Star Charity Rating, and is affiliated with the CityGate Network. No revenue, ARR, or audited financials are publicly disclosed.

Name

Jubilee Ministries

Legal name

Jubilee Ministries

Website

https://jub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jubilee Ministries is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers prison chaplaincy services across 12 correctional facilities, a residential aftercare program, and a network of 7 thrift stores (plus ShopTheJub.com) whose proceeds fund its ministry to individuals affected by incarceration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Prison ministry services
• Faith-based nonprofit
• Thrift store retail
• Aftercare residential program
• Correctional chaplaincy

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Thrift Store Operations: Jubilee Ministries operates 7 thrift stores including an online store (ShopTheJub.com). Store proceeds fund the organization's prison ministry. Donations of clothing, housewares, and other items are sold to generate revenue.
2. Financial Contributions: One-time and monthly donations from individuals and organizations support the ministry's prison and Aftercare programs. Contributions are tax-deductible as Jubilee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
3. Golf Tournament Fundraising: Annual 30th Annual Golf Tournament raised over $49,000 in 2026 - the highest golf total ever for the organization.
4. Fundraising Dinner: 37th Annual Fundraising Dinner scheduled for September 17-18, 2026 at Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jubilee Ministries delivers faith-based prison chaplaincy services (worship, Bible studies, counseling, pre-release and discipleship classes) through 16 chaplains across 12 Pennsylvania correctional facilities, and operates a Christ-centered residential Aftercare program for individuals affected by incarceration. The ministry is sustained financially by 7 thrift stores and an online thrift store (ShopTheJub.com) that sell donated goods, supplemented by individual donations and fundraising events.

Product overview

Jubilee Ministries is a nonprofit organization operating under the auspices of the Ministerial Board of the Lebanon District of LMC. The organization offers a unified portfolio of services centered on serving those affected by incarceration. The core offerings include Prison Chaplaincy (16 chaplains across 12 correctional facilities), Jubilee Aftercare (residential support program), and 7 Thrift Stores (including online ShopTheJub.com). Supporting programs include Summer Camp Scholarships and Landscaping services. All operations aim to be ‘Ambassadors of Life Change’ through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, with thrift store proceeds funding the prison ministry.

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Functional benefit

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability)coreOthersJubilee Ministries displays ECFA accreditation, indicating compliance with Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability standards for financial integrity and accountability.
• Candid (Platinum Seal)coreOthersJubilee Ministries holds Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency, demonstrating commitment to nonprofit transparency and accountability.
• Four-Star Charity RatingcoreOthersJubilee Ministries maintains a Four-Star Charity Rating, indicating strong adherence to nonprofit best practices.
• CityGate NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJubilee Ministries is affiliated with CityGate Network, a network of churches and ministries working together for kingdom impact.
• Ministerial Board of the Lebanon District of LMCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJubilee Ministries operates under the auspices of the Ministerial Board of the Lebanon District of LMC (formerly known as Lancaster Mennonite Conference).
• Golf Tournament SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious local businesses sponsor the annual golf tournament including: Annville Palmyra Sertoma (Tournament Sponsor), D&S Flooring (Dinner Sponsor), Vertex (Hole-In-One Sponsor), Dieffenbach's (Lunch Sponsor), and many others (Hole Sponsors, Prize Sponsors, etc.). 2026 tournament raised over $49,000.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CrossRoad Bible Institute: Faith-based prison correspondence program offering Bible studies and reentry support; comparable to Jubilee's discipleship and pre-release classes.
• Bethany Christian Services: Faith-based nonprofit offering family, refugee, and social services with residential components; comparable to Jubilee in faith-driven social services footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National faith-based social services network offering prison ministry, refugee resettlement, and community programs — comparable faith-based service portfolio to Jubilee.
• Goodwill Industries International: Operates a national network of thrift/retail stores whose proceeds fund workforce development and social programs — directly comparable to Jubilee's 7 thrift stores funding prison ministry.
• Prison Fellowship: Largest U.S. faith-based prison ministry organization, offering in-prison programs, reentry support, and advocacy. Highly comparable to Jubilee Ministries' prison chaplaincy and aftercare services at national scale.
• The Salvation Army USA: Large faith-based nonprofit combining worship, social services, residential programs, and thrift retail — comparable in mission breadth and earned-income model to Jubilee Ministries.
• Volunteers of America: Faith-affiliated nonprofit providing reentry, housing, and community services nationwide; comparable to Jubilee's aftercare and corrections-focused programs.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity ReStores: Nonprofit home-furnishings thrift retail chain funding affordable housing mission — operationally comparable to Jubilee Thrift Stores as a mission-funded retail model.

Direct peers

• Kairos Prison Ministry International: Faith-based nonprofit delivering multi-day prison programs and post-release support through volunteer teams, closely paralleling Jubilee's chaplaincy and volunteer-driven aftercare model.
• InnerChange Freedom Initiative: Faith-based in-prison and reentry program operating inside correctional facilities; comparable residential faith-centered rehabilitation model to Jubilee Aftercare.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Investors

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