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Jesus Project Ministries

EIN 27-0413281 · New Orleans, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The project is dedicated to bringing hope and help to the inner city of New Orleans through education, faith and the love of Jesus Christ.

Income
$361,550
Spending
$312,447
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$30,000, vice president

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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (8)
  1. $74,757 spent. Apple Street Learning Center - 31 weeks of free after-school tutoring, open to any student. Snacks and take home meals are provided. This program provides technology, tutors, specialized reading programs.
  2. $54,023 spent. Community Outreach Events - Open to anyone who wishes to attend. Back 2 School is attended by over 500 people. Backpacks and school supplies are distributed to children. Cajun Thanksgiving provides holiday meals to the community. This includes a picnic open to the public and Thanksgiving baskets to families. Christmas Party and Toy Giveaway provides toys, gifts, and food baskets to low income families.
  3. $45,239 spent. JSTEP - OUR JUNIOR STUDENT TRAINING ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO RAISE INDIGENOUS LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO STUDENTS WITHIN THE AGE RANGE OF 13-16 YEARS OLD DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR WHO SHOW LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL.
  4. $39,044 spent. INTERNSHIP - THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES MINISTRY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN AN URBAN SETTING.
  5. $32,396 spent. Summer and Winter Camp - nine weeks of free camp for inner-city children ranging in age from 5 to 12 years of age. Food including lunch, snack and take home food bag is provided for every camper. The program includes a very intensive leadership/mentoring program called JSTEP targeted at 13 to 18 year olds. Some STEM training in included in JSTEP. All children within age range are welcome. Special sports camps are also free. The program is staffed by volunteers and non-compensated summer interns.
  6. $1,174 spent. CHILDREN & YOUTH - ASSISTS CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE IN NEED WITH MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS.
  7. $830 spent. FOOD 4 FAMILIES - PROVIDES HUNGRY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH FOOD, INCLUDING MEALS, GROCERIES AND HEALTHY SNACKS.
  8. Senior Service and Care program - Provides bible study, outreach and fellowship to senior citizens.

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 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 2017.

    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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