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Jacks Place for Autism Foundation

EIN 32-0041686 · Washington, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JACK'S PLACE FOR AUTISM FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT MICHIGAN CORPORATION SERVING AND ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, JACK'S PLACE FOR AUTISM FOUNDATION INCURRED TOTAL COSTS OF $29,029 FOR SALARY, WAGE AND PAYROLL TAX EXPENSE APPLICABLE TO THEIR DAILY SERVICES OF PROVIDING COUNSELING AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM. TIME WAS ALSO EXPENDED FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS, CAMPS, AND FUNDRAISING THAT ARE BEING WORKED ON CONTINUOUSLY.

Income
$59,781
Spending
$88,965
Reserves
18.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$18,491, president, director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 49% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 30, 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 (2)
  1. JACK'S PLACE FOR AUTISM FOUNDATION HAS CREATED "JACKS DOLLARS", A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO HELP FAMILIES AFFORD THE SUPPORT THEY NEED FOR A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. "JACKS DOLLARS" ARE AVAILABLE FOR RECREATION, SPORTS, HOBBIES, CRAFTS, MUSIC, ART AND DANCE. AN APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM START DATE. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE JACK'S PLACE FOR AUTISM FOUNDATION VERIFICATION OF DIAGNOSIS FROM TREATING PHYSICIAN/OR CURRENT INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP). JACK'S PLACE FOR AUTISM FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE 80% OF THE COST OF THE PROGRAM(S) UP TO A MAXIMUM OF $250 PER CALENDAR YEAR PER INDIVIDUAL.
  2. SERVICE PROVIDER GRANTS - JACK'S PLACE FOR AUTISM FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS WITH TRAINED STAFF AND FACILITIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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