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Just Because Inc

EIN 30-1127376 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HELP WHENEVER A COMMUNITY NEED IS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION, JUST BECAUSE ITS THE RIGHT THING TO DO. WE FEED THE HOMELESS, PROVIDE BASICS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, CELBRATE OUR GRANDFRIENDS, STOCK ANIMAL SHELTERS, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO OTHER LOCAL NON-PROFITS.

Income
$151,856
Spending
$138,142
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
150

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 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 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (3)
  1. $82,230 spent. JUST BE KIDS - DISTRIBUTED OVER 12,000 PAIRS OF SOCKS, SHOES, AND UNDERWEAR TO LOW-INCOME CHILDREN IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
  2. $46,849 spent. JUST BE KIND - PROVIDED OVER 100 MEALS, 350 BLESSING BAGS & 3,250 BASIC HYGIENE BAGS, AND COLD-WEATHER CLOTHING TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. ALSO PROVIDED DONATIONS AND SUPPORT FOR OTHER COMMUNITY NON-PROFITS,INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, AND FAMILIES SUFFERING THE WINTER STORM.
  3. $1,581 spent. JUST BE PAWS - PROVIDED FOOD, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT FOR LOCAL ANIMALS SHELTERS

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 2024.

    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 September 2018.

    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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