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Judicial Process Commission Inc

EIN 22-3153478 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JUDICIAL PROCESS COMMISSION (JPC) PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO RETURNING CITIZENS. JPC EDUCATES AND ADVOCATES FOR CHANGES TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM.

Income
$352,449
Spending
$283,253
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
7
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$55,000, executive dir.

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $116,164 spent. LEGAL ACTION PROJECT/WOMEN'S LEGAL ACTION PROJECT: THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT SERVICES ARE VARIOUSLY PROVIDED TO LOW INCOME PARTICIPANTS ENROLED IN LAP OR WOMENS'S LAP : FINGERPRINTING AND RAP SHEETS, RAP SHEET SUMMARY AND REVIEW, APPLICATIONS FOR A CERTIFICATION OF REHABILITATION, EDUCATION ABOUT NYS EX-OFFENDER EMPLOYMENTS RIGHTS AND REFERRAL TO LawNY FOR ADVOCACY. REFERRALS ARE MADE TO OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS SUCH AS EDUCATION/TRAINING PROGRAMS AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES. LIMITED WRAP AROUND EXPENSES SUCH AS BUS PASSES, BIRTH CERTIFICATES, VOUCHERS TO SALVATION ARMY FOR USED CLOTHING/FURNITURE AND IDENTIFICATION
  2. $55,181 spent. NEW JOURNEY: SUPPORT SERVICES FOR HIGH AND MODERATELY HIGH RISK MOTHERS, PREGNANT OR WITH CHILDREN AGE 12 AND UNDERR, EXITING THE MONROE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
  3. $47,957 spent. FAITH COMMUNITY ADJULT MENTORING: EACH YEAR MENTORS ARE RECRUITED, TRAINED AND SUPPORTED AS THEY MENTOR. THESE TRAININGS ARE OFFERED EACH YEAR IN SEPTEMBER, JANUARY MLK DAY AND APRIL. MENTOR/MENTEE MATCHES WERE MADE FOR WOMEN AND MEN EXITING THE MONROE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. A RE-ENTRY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN IS OFFERED AT THE MONROE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
  4. $20,192 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING JPC HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS. VOUCHERS WERE PROVIDED TO SINGLE MEN/WOMEN AND FAMILIES - SOME WITH CHILDREN TO LIVE IN SAFE, AFFORDABLE AND PERMANENT APARTMENTS IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE INVOLVED IN TEH CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THEY RECEIVE SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING MONTHLY HOME VISITS, REFERRALS TO TREATMENTS DRVICES AND OTHER REFERRALS.JPC ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND ADVOCATES NECESSARY CHANGES TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.

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

  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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 1992.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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