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The Jonnycake Center Inc

EIN 05-0374356 · Peace Dale, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE JONNYCAKE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS, RESOURCES, AND HOPE TO OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. OUR VISION IS A COMMUNITY WITHOUT HUNGER AND POVERTY WHERE EVERYONE CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
18.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
27
Volunteers
102
Highest pay
$154,899, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

    12 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 (4)
  1. $688,069 spent. FOOD AND NUTRITION: THE CENTER'S FOOD PANTRY, JONNYCAKE MARKET, SERVES CLOSE TO 2,000 PEOPLE A YEAR THROUGH BI-MONTHLY SHOPPING, SCHOOL VACATION MEALS, WEEKLY SUMMER PRODUCE PICK-UPS, AND MONTHLY DELIVERIES TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND FAMILIES. THE CENTER COLLABORATES WITH NUTRITION AND HEALTH PARTNERS TO HOST NUTRITION EDUCATION AND HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES. THE CENTER ALSO HOSTS WIC SERVICES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WOOD RIVER HEALTH.
  2. $404,699 spent. ECONOMIC SECURITY: THE CENTER PROVIDED JUST SHY OF $100,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS AVOID EVICTION AND UTILITY SHUT-OFFS, SECURE NEW HOUSING, AND KEEP THE FAMILY CAR ON THE ROAD. THE CENTER HOSTS A VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) SITE. VOLUNTEERS FILED 429 TAX RETURNS THAT RESULTED IN CLOSE TO $400,000 IN REFUNDS AND CREDITS, AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS SAVED IN TAX PREPARATION FEES. OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSIST COUNTLESS MEMBERS WITH APPLICATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, INCLUDING SNAP AND CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE, THAT HELP HOUSEHOLDS MAKE ENDS MEET.
  3. $109,238 spent. HOUSING: THE CENTER HELPS LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS GAIN ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN TWO WAYS. FIRST, OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS SPEND CONSIDERABLE TIME HELPING DISPLACED FAMILIES APPLY FOR NEW HOUSING AND SECURE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SECURITY DEPOSITS. THE CENTER ALSO OWNED AND OPERATED SEVEN MULTI-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDINGS WHICH WERE USED FOR SERVICE-ENHANCED HOUSING. FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH UTILITIES AND WIRELESS INTERNET AT NO COST, AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES. SIGNIFICANT RENOVATIONS ARE PLANNED, OR HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, SEVERAL MORE UNITS IN THE FALL OF 2025 AND 2026.
  4. $783,304 spent. CHILD AND YOUTH ENRICHMENT: THE CENTER HAS EXPANDED ITS PROGRAM OFFERINGS TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS. IN JUNE OF 2025, RENOVATIONS ON A NEW YOUTH CENTER WERE COMPLETED AND THE JONNYCAKE YOUTH CENTER WAS SET TO OPEN IN JULY. IN ADDITION, WE CONTINUED OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OFFER AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS. THE CENTER ALSO SPONSORS CHILDREN TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP AND PROVIDES SPECIALIZED TUTORING FOR CHILDREN WITH LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING NEEDS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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