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Joseph J Peters Institute

EIN 23-1996523 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JJPI is a specialized organization that provides prevention and treatment services in the areas of sexual and interpersonal violence, post-traumatic stress disorder and other forms of trauma, infant and early childhood mental health, and perinatal mental health. JJPI is one of the few organizations in the United States that offers a comprehensive approach to trauma by addressing the entire cycle of abuse, through serving both trauma survivors and those with problem sexual behavior and/or a history of relational violence. JJPI implements a number of evidence-based treatment in our work and has a strong community focus.

Income
$8.7 million
Spending
$8.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$734,189, cfo

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: 67 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 15 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 (2)
  1. $6.2 million spent. SURVIVOR SERVICES PROGRAM: JJPI provides a full-range of outpatient evaluation and treatment services to survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence and other types of traumatic experiences. We serve the entire age range. Our Survivor Services program also serves individuals under age 12 who have shown age inappropriate or potentially problematic sexual behaviors. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM: JJPI provides a full range of outpatient evaluation and treatment services for individuals charged with or convicted of sexual offenses and individuals charged with or convicted of relational violence offenses. As part of our programming for adults, we work closely with courts and departments of probation and parole. We also provide a separate program for adjudicated youth ages 12 and up who have exhibited problematic sexual behaviors that works closely with family court and child welfare systems. Multi-Systemic Therapy Program: JJPI's Multisystemic Therapy (MST) program is a comprehensive intervention designed for at-risk adolescents ages 10-17, implemented across various settings. The primary objective of MST is to foster positive social behaviors while decreasing criminal behavior, mental health concerns, out-of-home placements, and substance use. MST targets the fundamental factors contributing to delinquent and antisocial behavior by conducting an ecological assessment that examines each participant, their family dynamics, and the influences of their school and community. JJPI's Multisystemic Therapy for Problem Sexual Behavior Program (MST-PSB) is a clinical modification of the MST model designed to treat adolescents who have engaged in problematic sexual behavior.
  2. $1.3 million spent. Additional programs and partnerships: JJPI is committed to innovation and developing new programs to fill in gaps in the service continuum. We also have a strong community focus and believe our impact is enhanced by working closely with those organizations whose missions we support. We frequently look to develop formal partnerships with these organizations to help create new programs and extend our reach. Grant funding usually supports the development of these additional programs and partnerships, which are managed by our Innovation, Grants Management, Prevention, Admissions, Community Outreach, and Training (IMPACT) Team. Programs include school-based and community-based prevention programs; training and technical assistance; infant and early childhood mental health programs (MIND & Philly SPROUT), and perinatal mental health programs.

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 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 June 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 August 1978.

    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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