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Jw Foundation

EIN 27-2432540 · Santa Ana, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION ARE TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO THE POOR, DISTRESSED OR UNDERPRIVILEGED AND SUPPORT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES.

Income
$159,154
Spending
$151,250
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
  1. WHITAKER PEACE & DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE2025 GRANT AWARDED: $25,000. SERVICE/PROJECT PROVIDED: DOMESTIC HARMONIZER PROGRAM (DHP) A CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) PROGRAM OPERATING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS. TRAINS STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND PARENTS IN PEER MEDIATION AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, TAILORED TO EACH SCHOOL'S UNIQUE NEEDS.(ESTIMATED) NUMBER OF PERSONS BENEFITED: 200+
  2. WESTERN JUSTICE CENTER2025 GRANT AWARDED: $25,000 SERVICE/PROJECT PROVIDED: PEER MEDIATION INVITATIONAL: A YOUTH-FOCUSED CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAM THAT TRAINS STUDENTS IN PEER MEDIATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE THROUGH A COUNTYWIDE SUMMIT. PROVIDES HANDS-ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP, AND EDUCATION TO HELP STUDENTS RESOLVE CONFLICTS AND PROMOTE POSITIVE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS.(ESTIMATED) NUMBER OF PERSONS BENEFITED: 500+
  3. INNER CITY LAW CENTER2025 GRANT AWARDED: $20,000 SERVICE/PROJECT PROVIDED: INNER CITY LAW SEEKS TO EXPAND SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN LOS ANGELES IMPACTED BY DEVASTATING FIRES. TWO INITIATIVES ARE INCLUDED:TENANT DEFENSE & TENANTS' RIGHTS EDUCATION, $10,000: OFFERS LEGAL AID AND EDUCATION TO PROTECT DISPLACED TENANTS FROM EXPLOITATIONVITAL DOCUMENT RECOVERY, $10,000: HELPS INDIVIDUALS REPLACE LOST PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY FOR HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND BENEFITS.(ESTIMATED) NUMBER OF PERSONS BENEFITED: 1,000

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 April 2011.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Ab Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 27-5278038. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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