Hollywood Prayer Network Inc

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
264803469
IRS 990 coverage
2017–2025
Forms available
Form 990 2025, Form 990-EZ 2020, Form 990-N 2009
Location
Hollywood, CA, USA
Phone
3234628486
Rating
80
Verdict
STRONG
Rating confidence
Moderate
Sector
Religious Media, Communications
Affiliation
Religious (unspecified)

Reported finances

Revenue
$324,604
Expenses
$546,679
Assets
$1,745,494
Liabilities
$1,646

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2025. Amounts in USD.

Leadership & pay

5 people listed

Highest reported compensation

  • KAREN COVELL (Executive Dir.): $69,490 total reported compensation

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2025. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.

Overview

Mission

Supporting and praying for the people, the projects, and the powerful influence of the entertainment industry.

What it reported doing in 2025

Throughout the year, the Hollywood Prayer Network (HPN) hosted a diverse array of events aimed at fostering community, spiritual growth, and outreach within the Hollywood industry. These events included: As the year came to a close, Between Takes wrapped up 2025 with meaningful reflection and gratitude. The December meetings offered space for the men to look back on Gods faithfulness throughout the yearboth personally and professionallywhile setting their hearts on whats ahead.It was a month of encouragement, renewal, and deep connection among brothers who understand the unique journey of living out faith in the entertainment world. The group ended the year united in purpose and strengthened in spirit, ready to carry that light into the new year with boldness and hope.In December, the Inbetweeners communityChristian creatives working in animationcame together in the Library at First Presbyterian Church Hollywood for an evening centered on sharing and celebrating creative projects.Attendees had the opportunity to present their own animation work and creative endeavors, fostering a supportive environment where peers could encourage one another and offer prayer. Industry veteran guest speakers also joined the gathering, providing insight and inspiration to fuel the communitys artistic growth.The night was a meaningful blend of creativity, faith, and fellowshipstrengthening animators to pursue their calling with passion and purpose. The final months of 2025 were full of laughter, learning, and celebration for our Upside Down Comedy community! In November, we enjoyed a special workshop with Robert G. Lee at FPCH, where comics brought bits they were developing for feedback and fine-tuning. It was an encouraging night of growth, creativity, and plenty of laughs.We wrapped up our weekly meetings for the year on November 11th with a relaxed evening of potluck, prayer, and fellowship, taking time to reflect on how God has been moving through this community of comedians, writers, and humorists.Then in December, we gathered once more for our Annual Christmas Partya joyful night filled with gratitude, laughter, and connection as we celebrated all that God has done throughout the year.From stage time to prayer time, these last gatherings of 2025 captured the heart of Upside Down Comedy: building a family of artists who bring light, humor, and hope to the world. We cant wait to see whats ahead in 2026! On December 13th, the Kingdom Writers Association gathered in The Library at First Presbyterian Church Hollywood for another encouraging evening dedicated to prayer, community, and craft.This group, focused exclusively on screenwriters actively working on film and television projects, came together to share fellowship, enjoy food, and support one another through prayer. Alongside spiritual encouragement, writers participated in peer review and offered constructive feedback on each others workhelping everyone grow both creatively and in faith.The gathering was filled with honest conversations, meaningful connections, and a shared commitment to pursue excellence in storytelling while honoring Gods call.If youre a screenwriter looking for a community that prays with you and sharpens your craft, KWAs monthly meetings are a place to belong and grow.Each month in 2025, our HPN Monthly Meetups provided a welcoming space for newcomers to LA and the Hollywood Prayer Network community. Held on the 2nd or 3rd Thursday of each month at 11:00 AM in the Library Coffeehouse at First Pres Hollywood, these gatherings offered coffee, breakfast refreshments, and a relaxed environment for connection.Attendees had the opportunity to meet HPN directors Karen Covell and Kelry Kirschenmann, learn about community groups, and receive practical insights and tips for thriving in the entertainment industry. Each meetup combined fellowship with guidance, helping participants feel at home while exploring ways to integrate faith and career.These monthly gatherings were an ea

Operating model

Revenue model
Donor-supported. 90% of the money available for current operations came from contributions and gifts.
Distribution model
Direct operator. The filing allocates 100% of reported program-service expenses outside its grant, affiliate-payment, and member-benefit lines. This expense classification does not rule out separately announced grant awards.

The verdict

STRONG - A large share of available resources goes toward mission work and the filed numbers largely add up. Some filing-based governance responses are negative or unanswered and fundraising costs are high for each dollar raised.

Rating breakdown

  • Financial Efficiency: 82
  • Transparency & Controls: 92
  • Accountability: 63
  • Sustainability: 31
  • Growth: 100

Detailed rating inputs

Financial Efficiency

  • Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
  • Program expense ratio: 63.3%; rating input score 63
  • Fundraising efficiency: $14.79 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 47; 47th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

  • Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
  • Pay-setting controls: Limited
  • Foreign activity oversight: Limited
  • Grant itemization coverage: Limited
  • Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
  • Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

  • Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
  • Governance controls: 1 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 12
    • Conflict-of-interest policy: Fail
    • Whistleblower policy: Fail
    • Document-retention policy: Fail
    • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
    • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
    • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
    • Board meeting minutes documented: Fail
    • Audit committee oversight: Missing
    • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

  • Operating margin: -68.4%; rating input score 3; 3rd percentile among comparable filings
  • Total-asset coverage ratio: 3.19; rating input score 70; 70th percentile among comparable filings
  • Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 50; 50th percentile among comparable filings
  • Officer compensation ratio: 12.7%; rating input score 25; 25th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

  • Program expense growth: 17.9% per year; rating input score 100; 81st percentile among comparable filings
  • Revenue growth: 11.8% per year; rating input score 100; 74th percentile among comparable filings
  • Asset growth: 24.8% per year; rating input score 100; 87th percentile among comparable filings

Details

  • Where the money goes: 100% of revenue deployed · 63.3% of spending went to programs
  • Governance: 4 of 4 board members independent · 1 of 8 filing controls reported
  • Programs: 1 filed program accomplishment · $346K in reported program spending
  • Leadership: top reported pay $69K · 5 people listed
  • Consistency: 25 of 25 current checks pass
  • Schedules: 4 filed schedules · includes major donors
  • Filing history: 7 filing years from 2017 to 2025
  • Contacts: How to reach this organization
  • Money network: 2 filed money-flow records
  • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
  • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.

Key Signals

Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

  • High — Accountability: Governance controls: 6 of 7 not reported.
  • Moderate — Financial Efficiency: Fundraising efficiency scored 47/100.
  • High — Sustainability: Operating margin scored 3/100.
  • High — Sustainability: Officer compensation ratio scored 25/100.
  • Review — Sustainability: Liabilities to assets ratio scored 50/100.