Janus Youth Programs Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
JANUS YOUTH PROGRAMS IS A LEADER IN CREATING INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WHICH ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. WE WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHERS TO CREATE A SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $15.7 million
- Spending
- $15.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 87%
- Employees
- 221
- Volunteers
- 375
- Highest pay
- $194,415, executive director
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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 35% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2522 of 22 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give 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.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $6.4 million spent. HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES: AN EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF HOMELESS YOUTH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING STREET OUTREACH, ASSESSMENT, EMERGENCY AND SHORT-TERM SHELTER, AND TRANSITIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS DESIGNED TO ASSIST HOMELESS YOUTH TO SUCCESSFULLY EXIT STREET LIFE.WASHINGTON STATE PROGRAMS: A COORDINATED ARRAY OF PROGRAMS FOR RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, UNSTABLY HOUSED YOUTH, AND YOUTH EXITING FOSTER CARE INCLUDES STREET OUTREACH, DAY DROP-IN SERVICES, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND TEMPORARY SHELTER, INDEPENDENT/SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND SHORT TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.SCHOLARSHIP FUND: ASSISTS YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN ANY JANUS PROGRAM TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION OR ENROLL IN A VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM.
- $4.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: THREE LONG AND SHORTER-TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE SPECIALIZED TREATMENT AND CARE FOR YOUTH AGED 13 TO 24 WHO ARE IN STATE CUSTODY, EITHER THROUGH THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OR THE OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY. SUPPORTIVE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED WITHIN THE MACLAREN FACILITY FOR INCARCERATED YOUTH. THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF JANUS' RESIDENTIAL SERVICES IS TO FACILITATE A SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO HOME AND FAMILY OR TO INDEPENDENT LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY.
- $2.5 million spent. YOUNG PARENT SERVICES: FOUR DISTINCT PROGRAMS PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES FOR YOUNG PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING PLACEMENT AND ONGOING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, HOME VISITING PARENT EDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS, AND SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PARENTS IMPACTED BY THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.
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
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1974.
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 October 21, 2026.
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