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Justworld International Inc

EIN 06-1676798 · Wellington, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JustWorld International is a not-for-profit organization that transforms the lives of children in impoverished communities around the world.

Income
$846,509
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
4
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$106,112, 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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. $105,103 spent. United States Storybook Treasures:Every pre-kindergarten through third grade student at Pioneer Park and Pahokee elementary schools received five StoryBook Treasures packs, containing high-quality books, treasures and materials to foster a love of reading. Teachers receive professional development, and feedback from teachers, parents and students is extremely positive. iReady scores from 2023-24 to 2024-25 showed significant improvements, including third-grade scores advancing from 21% of the class reading at grade level to 42%. Second-grade students went from 5% to 22% at grade level, and the number of students below grade level dropped from 81% to 40%. (Continued on Schedule O)Similar results were seen in all grade levels participating in the program.
  2. $476,313 spent. El Patojismo/Los Patojos (Guatemala):El Patojismo's elementary school El Semillero and high school Centro de Oportunidades provided education for more than 300 children and adolescents, addressing medical and nutritional needs and exposing the students to arts and sports. In a country where only 40% of students complete sixth grade and often face violence, alcoholism, drug addiction and poverty, El Patojismo is offering a safe place with loving teachers who can show children a path to their passions. With a Shark Tank program, they are helping students to form their own businesses, and they are offering several vocational training opportunities.
  3. $194,829 spent. Cambodia People Improvement Organization: The People Improvement Organization in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, served over 1,000 children daily with education, food, healthcare, clean water, shelter and vocational training across all grade levels. The school provides families with rice to ensure children have the opportunity to remain in school versus working to support their families. Students learn a range of professional and vocational trades or go on to further education.
  4. $202,485 spent. Honduras - Asociacion CompartirThe Asociacion Compartir projects supported by JustWorld International brought reading, art and culture to the children and young people in the San Antonio de Oriente region and in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The work exposed students to art, developing skills that allow them to grow as humans. Artistic groups participated in community fairs and festivals, filling each event with joy. The Mobile Library brought access to literature with playful methodologies for learning, contributing to the right to education and strengthening reading habits. In each session, a nutritious snack was provided to participating children. Asociacin Compartir believes in the importance of promoting the right to education as a fundamental basis for the development of Honduras, ensuring the inclusion of everyone. Through reading, art and culture, the children strengthen skills that provide meaningful learning to aid their comprehensive development.

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 May 2003.

    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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