Jqy Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
JQY IS A MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION THAT EMPOWERS JEWISH QUEER TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS TO LIVE HEALTHY, JOYFUL LIVES. OUR WORK IS GROUNDED IN OUR DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF JEWISH TRADITION AND MENTAL HEALTH BEST PRACTICES, ENABLING US TO PROVIDE CRITICAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH FROM HISTORICALLY NON-ACCEPTING COMMUNITIES. WE SAVE AND IMPROVE LIVES BY CONNECTING YOUTH TO ONE ANOTHER, TO PROVIDERS AND RELEVANT RESOURCES, AND TO OPPORTUNITIES TO SEE THEMSELVES AND THEIR FUTURES.
- Income
- $772,323
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 165
- Highest pay
- $149,447, executive director
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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 129% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 62% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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
10 of 10Gave 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 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)
- $531,958 spent. JQY'S FLAGSHIP PROGRAM IS A WEEKLY IN PERSON DROP-IN CENTER, WHICH SERVES AS A REFUGE FOR LGBTQ JEWISH YOUTH TO DEVELOP A SENSE OF PRIDE AND SELF-ESTEEM WHILE THEY GRAPPLE WITH THEIR IDENTITIES AND UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF CULTURALLY COMPETENT STAFF AND CLINICIANS TRAINED IN SUPPORTING THIS CLIENTELE. WE OFFER AT-RISK LGBTQ JEWISH YOUTH A HOT KOSHER MEAL, ACCESS HEALTH/SAFETY RESOURCES, AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET OTHERS LIKE THEM, ALLOWING THEM TO DEVELOP QUEER JEWISH COMMUNITY. EVERY WEEK FEATURES A DIFFERENT PROGRAM AND ACTIVITY, DESIGNED WITH THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF OUR PARTICIPANTS IN MIND.
- $252,028 spent. ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS, EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL CONTENT, AND OTHER INITIATIVES THAT AIM TO INCREASE AWARENESS. JQY CREATES AND DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL AUDIENCES AS WELL AS ONLINE CONTENT THAT ENSURES JEWISH QUEER YOUTH KNOW THEY ARE PART OF A COMMUNITY AND ARE NOT ALONE.
- $156,511 spent. MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED AND CULTURALLY-COMPETENT DIRECT CLINICAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING CRISIS INTERVENTION. JQY ADVOCATES FOR INDIVIDUAL YOUTH STRUGGLING IN THEIR ENVIRONMENTS AND SUPPORTS THEM IN TIMES OF NEED.
- $334,434 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE A CRISIS LINE, COMMUNITY CULTIVATION PROGRAMMING, AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS.
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
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 November 6, 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 December 2024.
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 March 2012.
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 November 4, 2026.
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