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Just in Time for Foster Youth

EIN 20-5448416 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JUST IN TIME FOR FOSTER YOUTH IS UNIQUELY FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING A NEW MODEL FOR DURABLE CHANGE FOR TRANSITION AGE FOSTER YOUTH. ONE THAT MOBILIZES FORMER FOSTER YOUTH STAFF AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE THE CONSISTENT, AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS AND CRITICAL RESOURCES NEEDED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO THRIVE AND BECOME CONFIDENT, CAPABLE AND CONNECTED.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$6.3 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
51
Volunteers
683
Highest pay
$202,820, executive dir.

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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. $1.3 million spent. Knowledge: College Bound, Financial Fitness, Pathways to Financial Power and NEXTjobs, working together to teach participants effective ways to achieve financial stability and security through individualized coaching, financial literacy workshops, essential resources, and the encouragement every young person needs to succeed in education and employment.
  2. $1.2 million spent. Connections & Scaling: The power of 600+ volunteers to build a welcoming Community for all our participants is at the heart of JITs model for lasting change. Events throughout the year Empower Parties, the JIT Family Reunion Picnic, annual Thanksgiving Dinner and My First Home for the Holidays - create opportunities to build and strengthen relationships for the long term. Plus, our innovative Coach Approach training for participants and volunteers builds community through effective communication and our JIT Network extends the JIT community online 24/7. JITs goal is to make sure every eligible youth has access to the connections they need for a sense of belonging.
  3. $1.0 million spent. Basic Needs: Emergency assistance including access to medical care and family planning; a safe, stable, supportive place to live through My First Home; and transportation equity through Changing Lanes, which offers driver training and the purchase of reliable vehicles at affordable interest rates through a partnering financial institution.
  4. $831,370 spent. Empowerment: Career Horizons for Young Women, Bridges to Success for Young Men, and Rise to Resilience, with the focus on strengthening youth mentally, physically, and emotionally to overcome Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and move toward life-changing choices and healthy relationships.

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 2007.

    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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