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Jacks Helping Hand Inc

EIN 20-4731313 · Sn Luis Obisp, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF JACK'S HELPING HAND, INC. IS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE AND EMPOWER FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY TO MEET THE UNIQUE UNMET PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND MEDICAL NEEDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS UNDER 21.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$795,405
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
78.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
9
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$74,880, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 78.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 60% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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 (5)
  1. $344,658 spent. JACK'S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: THE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES TRAVELING TO AND FROM SPECIALTY HOSPITALS OUTSIDE OF OUR RURAL AREA. IT PROVIDES GIFT CARDS FOR FUEL AND FOOD,AND THIRD PARTY PAYMENT FOR HOTEL STAYS NEAR THE HOSPITALS, MEDICAL COPAYMENTS AND BILLS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. IT ALSO HELPS FUND EQUIPMENT, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND FINAL EXPENSES. FUNDING IN 2025 FULFILLED 878 REQUESTS AND SERVED APPROXIMATELY 430 CHILDREN. NO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PAID DIRECTLY TO FAMILIES UNLESS THERE ARE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS PROGRAM IS THE MOST COSTLY BUT ALSO THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED.
  2. $24,080 spent. ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAMS: ADAPTIVE THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN AND ADAPTIVE SWIMMING PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED. BOTH PROGRAMS OFFER TWO-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS OF WEEKLY INSTRUCTION. THE EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM USES PATH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS AND MANY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. IN 2025, THERE WERE 20 CHILDREN ON SCHOLARSHIPS COMPLETING 279 LESSONS. THE ADAPTIVE SWIMMING PROGRAM USES ANGELFISH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS AND SERVED 13 CHILDREN ON TWO-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS OF WEEKLY INSTRUCTION COMPLETING 215 LESSONS. BOTH PROGRAMS FOCUS ON MOTOR COORDINATION, BALANCE, STRENGTHENING, SENSORY STIMULATION,COMMUNICATION AND SOCIALIZATION. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT IS THAT THESE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR TRADITIONAL RECREATION PROGRAMS, THRIVE IN THESE PROGRAMS.
  3. $51,238 spent. JACK READY IMAGINATION PARK: THIS 30-ACRE PARCEL IS IN PROCESS OF BECOMING A UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND, EQUESTRIAN CENTER AND PLAYING FIELDS TO SERVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THIS PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH COUNTY PARKS IS A THREE-PHASE PROJECT. PHASE 1, THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER IS COMPLETED AND HOSTS THE LITTLE RIDERS THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM, LESSONS, HORSE BOARDING, AND FACILITY USE FOR COMMUNITY MEETINGS FOR LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2025, THE MEMORIAL GARDEN, FOURTH PADDOCK AND A RIDING TRAIL WERE COMPLETED. ATTENDANCE INCREASED TO 20 RIDERS WITH THE HIRING OF A NEW INSTRUCTOR AND ADDITIONAL LESSONS OFFERED ON SATURDAYS. EXPANSION OF THE UTILITIES WERE EXTENDED TO THE PLAYGROUND AREA TO INITIATE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 2, THE PLAYGROUND.
  4. $18,447 spent. OUTREACH PROGRAMS: A BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM, A TOY LENDING PROGRAM, AND TWO ONCOLOGY PROGRAMS COMPLETE OUR PROGRAM SERVICE DELIVERY. THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES FILLED NEW BACKPACKS TO ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CLIENTS AND THEIR SIBLINGS SERVING NEARLY 150 ANNUALLY. JACK'S TOY BOX IS A TOY LENDING LIBRARY PROGRAM THAT SERVES OVER 75 CHILDREN ANNUALLY WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE TOYS DELIVERED TO THEIR HOMES BY SCHOOL THERAPISTS FREE OF CHARGE. THERAPISTS CHANGE OUT THE TOY BOXES WHEN THE CHILD IS READY TO MOVE ON TO MORE ADVANCED TOYS. CAMP REACH FOR THE STARS IS A NO-COST WEEKEND CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN CAMBRIA. THIS CAMP IS DIRECTED BY ONCOLOGY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, COUNSELORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE CAMPING EXPERIENCE. IN 2025, THIS CAMP SERVED 25 FAMILIES, A TOTAL OF 125 PEOPLE INCLUDING STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THE HOLIDAY ONCOLOGY PARTY, OFFERED TO CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES IS HOSTED ANNUALLY AND SERVED 110 PEOPLE LAST YEAR. HOSTED AT THE MADONNA INN, FAMILIES CELEBRATE WITH DINNER, CRAFTS, A VISIT FROMSANTA CLAUS AND GIFTS FOR THE FAMILY.
  5. $222,059 spent. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES RELATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 June 2006.

    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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