Jaime Torres Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Providing incarcerated individuals with support as well post-release mentorship and aftercare. Also providing the community with support and mentorship through group events.
- Income
- $161,581
- Spending
- $108,582
- Reserves
- 27.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $24,093, executive director
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (2)
- $49,737 spent. Jaime Torres Ministries provides reentry and prevention services to individuals at risk of or involved in the justice system. The program supports successful community reintegration for formerly incarcerated individuals while also delivering prevention-focused services to youth and adults at risk of justice involvement. Services include mentorship life skills development cognitive and behavioral interventions and connection to community resources such as housing employment and behavioral health care. Through a combination of evidence-informed practices and faith-based support the program aims to reduce recidivism prevent initial justice system involvement and promote long-term stability and positive life outcomes.
- $49,737 spent. Jaime Torres Ministries provides community-based outreach services designed to support individuals and families experiencing social emotional and spiritual challenges. The program incorporates evidence-informed approaches including mentorship cognitive and behavioral skill development and structured group engagement to promote healthy decision-making and resilience. Services include faith-based counseling group sessions and community outreach activities that strengthen protective factors increase social connection and provide access to supportive resources. By integrating spiritual guidance with practical skill-based interventions the program fosters personal growth stability and overall well-being.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on July 15, 2021.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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