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Justice Resource Institute Inc

EIN 04-2526357 · Needham, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JUSTICE RESOURCE INSTITUTE IS A LEADER IN SOCIAL SERVICES, WITH OVER 100 PROGRAMS MEETING THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE, DELIVERING TARGETED SERVICES THAT SUPPORT EACH PERSON.

Income
$279.1 million
Spending
$263.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
3,400
Volunteers
215
Highest pay
$807,346, ceo/president (until 9/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $62.6 million spent. ADOLESCENT SCHOOLS - PROVIDE TREATMENT CENTER AND RESIDENTIAL AND/OR DAY SCHOOL FOR APPROXIMATELY 401 BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 6 TO 22 WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS AND CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS.
  2. $47.0 million spent. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO APPROXIMATELY 292 ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  3. $71.4 million spent. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES - JUSTICE RESOURCE INSTITUTE HAS BEEN PROVIDING IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE, MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORAL ISSUES FOR OVER 20 YEARS. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATION, IN-HOME AND OUTPATIENT THERAPIES, MENTORING SERVICES, IN-HOME BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, FOSTER CARE SERVICES,PARENT/ CAREGIVER SUPPORT AND EDUCATION, AND MENTORING FOR COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED YOUTH. OUR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS ARE ESTABLISHED IN A WRAPAROUND FRAMEWORK THAT INCORPORATES ALL NECESSARY WRAPAROUND VALUES AND PRINCIPLES INCLUDING; FAMILY VOICE AND CHOICE, PROVIDING COMMUNITY-FOCUSED SUPPORT, USING A STRENGTH-BASED AND TEAM BASED APPROACH AND COLLABORATION.
  4. $14.2 million spent. JRI HEALTH- PROVIDES EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS.
  5. $33.8 million spent. ADOLESCENT HEALTH - PROVIDES HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHOSE EMOTIONAL AND LEARNING RELATED DIFFERENCES REQUIRE INNOVATIVE AND SPECIALIZED SUPPORT AND TREATMENT.
  6. $9.8 million spent. ADOLESCENT EVALUATION - PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, TREATMENT COUNSELING AND EVALUATION SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,200 ADOLESCENTS WHO HAVE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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