Gotcha-Back Inc

What it reported doing in 2025

Gotcha-Back Inc. was organized to reduce recidivism, prevent youth involvement in the justice system, and strengthen underserved communities by providing mentorship, legal navigation, employment readiness support, housing referrals, and community stabilization services to returning citizens, at-risk youth, and individuals experiencing systemic barriers. Since its formation, the organization has engaged in direct community outreach throughout Detroit by assisting justice-impacted individuals with reentry planning, resume preparation, employment referrals, legal resource guidance, and access to social services. The organization's founder, Tracy Carlisle, has leveraged lived experience, legal knowledge, and community partnerships to provide direct mentorship and practical support to individuals navigating reentry challenges following incarceration. Gotcha-Back Inc. has also engaged in community advocacy efforts focused on identifying service gaps involving returning citizens, housing instability, youth violence prevention, and access to mental health resources. The organization is currently developing structured partnerships with community organizations, social service agencies, and law enforcement diversion initiatives designed to expand access to alternatives to incarceration and increase long-term community stability. Reentry Navigation & Stabilization Program Services Provided: One-on-one mentorship Resume preparation Employment readiness support Identification/document recovery assistance Reentry planning Housing referrals Number of Persons Benefited: To date, approximately 10-20 individuals have received informal mentorship, employment guidance, referral support, or direct assistance. Achievements: Assisted returning citizens with employment preparation Connected individuals to housing resources Reduced barriers to reintegration through direct mentorship. Community Diversion & Police Referral Initiative (Development Phase) Services Provided: Currently developing partnerships with the Detroit Police Department and community stakeholders to create non-arrest referral pathways for eligible individuals requiring housing, employment, or mental health support. Number of Persons Benefited: Program currently in development phase. Achievements: Program design and community partnership development underway. Youth Violence Prevention & Community Outreach Program Services Provided: Community mentoring Violence prevention outreach Resource referrals Community engagement initiatives Number of Persons Benefited: Approximately 20-40 youth/community members engaged through outreach conversations, mentoring efforts, and prevention initiatives. Achievements: Increased awareness of available community resources Provided mentorship and intervention support for at-risk individuals. Additional Relevant Information Gotcha-Back Inc. remains in an early operational stage and is actively expanding infrastructure, partnerships, and funding capacity to scale services across multiple jurisdictions. The organization expects to increase service capacity through grants, partnerships, and expanded digital accessibility initiatives.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: Limited
• Program expense ratio: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 66.7%; rating input score 67; 1st percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Limited

Sustainability

• Operating margin: Limited
• Total-asset coverage ratio: Limited
• Liabilities to assets ratio: Limited
• Officer compensation ratio: Limited

Growth

• Program expense growth: Limited
• Revenue growth: Limited
• Asset growth: Limited