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Justice Education Center Inc

EIN 06-0897199 · West Hartford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PREVENT AND REDUCE CRIME AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Income
$13.7 million
Spending
$10.6 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
29
Highest pay
$279,464, executive di

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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 50% 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 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $8.2 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION HAS OPERATED UNDER THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT JUDICIAL BRANCH GRANTS, AS WELL AS THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN, RELATING TO A CAREER PATHWAYS COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP EFFORT TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THE JUDICIAL GRANTS WERE FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT PUBLIC EDUCATION AND A RESEARCH PROJECT ON INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS (IE) THOSE SANCTIONS BETWEEN TRADITIONAL PROBATION AND INCARCERATION, AND TO DEVELOP AND AUDIT STANDARDS ON THE JUDICIAL BRANCH'S ALTERNATIVE SANCTION PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND PUBLISHED VARIOUS REPORTS.
  2. $1.6 million spent. INSPIRE- INSPRING CONNECTICUT CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. INSPIRE IS A STATEWIDE TOWN AND CITY SPORTS, ARTS, AND WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR GIRLS IN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON AT-RISK COMMUNITIES. INSPIRE PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, HOLDING CLINICS, SUMMER CAMPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THE VISION FOR CAMP INSPIRE IS TO CREATE A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE UNDER-PRIVILEGED CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES CAN EXPERIENCE THE JOYS OF THE OUTDOORS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THE PROPERTY INCLUDES ACCESSIBLE TRAILS AND SEVEN YEAR-ROUND BUILDINGS, TWO OF WHICH ARE ALREADY EQUIPPED TO SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. PLANS ARE UNDERWAY TO FULLY REFURBISH AND MODERNIZE THE CAMP WHILE PRESERVING ITS RICH HISTORY AND PURPOSE. THE GRAND OPENING OF CAMP INSPIRE IN THE SUMMER OF 2026 INSPIRE- INSPRING CONNECTICUT CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. INSPIRE IS A STATEWIDE TOWN AND CITY SPORTS, ARTS, AND WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR GIRLS IN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON AT-RISK COMMUNITIES. INSPIRE PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, HOLDING CLINICS, SUMMER CAMPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THE VISION FOR CAMP INSPIRE IS TO CREATE A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE UNDER-PRIVILEGED CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES CAN EXPERIENCE THE JOYS OF THE OUTDOORS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THE PROPERTY INCLUDES ACCESSIBLE TRAILS AND SEVEN YEAR-ROUND BUILDINGS, TWO OF WHICH ARE ALREADY EQUIPPED TO SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. PLANS ARE UNDERWAY TO FULLY REFURBISH AND MODERNIZE THE CAMP WHILE PRESERVING ITS RICH HISTORY AND PURPOSE. THE GRAND OPENING OF CAMP INSPIRE IN THE SUMMER OF 2026

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 October 13, 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 November 1980.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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