Wisdom Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
JONAH (JOINING OUR NEIGHBORS, ADVANCING HOPE) IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION OF FAITH COMMUNITIES AND OTHERS THAT SEEKS TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER AND EMPOWER THEM TO BUILD COMMUNITY, TAKE PART IN DECISIONS THAT MOST AFFECT THEIR LIVES, AND BUILD A HEALTHIER AND FAIRER COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $248,344
- Spending
- $192,032
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 10.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 66%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 120
- Highest pay
- $46,083, lead organizer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 42% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2526 of 26 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- $139,222 spent. OUR AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE HAS BEEN SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBER THROUGH THEIR TENANT LANDLORD RESOURCE CENTER, WHICH IS ALMOST READY TO BE ON ITS OWN AS AN ENTITY, AND HAVE BEEN ADVOCATING FOR THE NEEDS OF LOW INCOME RENTERS AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN EVERY CORNER OF THE COMMUNITY.OUR MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE PROVIDED DOZENS OF 30-MINUTE BASIC TRAININGS ON HOW PEOPLE CAN SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, AND WORKED TO DISPUTE THE GREEN BANDANA PROGRAM FURTHER IN THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY AND INTO SCHOOLS - CREATING A REDUCTION IN STIGMA AGAINST MENTAL HEALTH, NORMALIZING TALKING ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, AND NETWORKS OF PEERS SUPPORTING EACH OTHER.THE ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE FORM SUB-COMMITTEES TO DEEPEN THIER IMPACT ON PLASTICS REDUCTION, INCREASING COMPOSTING, AND SAVING BIODIVERSITY - EACH COMMITTEE IMPLEMENTING SEVERAL SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVES. THEY ALSO CONTINUE TO NURTURE COLLABORATION BETWEEN ECO-GROUPS IN THE AREA, PARTICULARLY THROUGH THEIR ANNUAL EARTH WEEK OPEN HOUSE AND PARTNERING WITH EC CITY SUSTAINABILITY, BEAVER CREEK AND EC WATER ALLIANCE.OUR OTHER TASK FORCES CONTINUE TO MAKE STRIDES IN IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY, SUPPORTING SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY AND REENTRY FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM, CREATING A WELCOMING COMMUNITY FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS IN OUR MIDST, IMPROVING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS, REACHING OUT TO RURAL RESIDENTS, AND TRAINING INDIVIDUALS IN LEADERSHIP.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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