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Jamieson Community Center Inc

EIN 37-0912489 · Monmouth, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO UNDER-PRIVILEGED & ELDERLY.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
53
Volunteers
197

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $1.2 million spent. JAMIESON COMMUNITY CENTER CONTRACTS WITH THE WESTERN IL AREA AGENCY ON AGING TO ADMINISTER A SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM IN WARREN, HENDERSON AND MERCER COUNTIES ON A WEEKDAY BASIS. THE CENTER PREPARES AND DELIVERS MEALS TO SENIOR CITIZEN AND HOME BOUND CLIENTS.
  2. JAMIESON COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDES NEEDY FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN M-R SCHOOL DISTRICT 238 ESSENTIAL FOOD SUPPLIES, DIAPERS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION THROUGH ITS FOOD PANTRY AND COMMUNITY GARDEN. THE THRIFT SHOP OFFERS OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE DONATED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT A MODEST COST. A COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS STORE ALLOWS PARENTS TO SHOP FOR CHILDREN'S CLOTHING & TOYS FOR A MODEST FEE. THE ANGEL TREE AND CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAMS PROVIDE TOYS AND BASKETS OF FOOD TO AREA FAMILIES. BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE GIVEN TO AREA CHILDREN IN NEED THROUGH THE S.T.A.R.S. (STUDENTS TO ARRIVE READY FOR SCHOOL) PROGRAM. THE LEARNING CENTER IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING FOR STUDENTS.
  3. JAMIESON COMMUNITY CENTER SPONSORS A SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 WHICH PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS NOON MEALS.
  4. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH WATER BILLS AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION FEES ARE RECEIVED FOR THE WARM NEIGHBORS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH WINTER HEATING UTILITY BILLS.
  5. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH WATER BILLS AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION FEES ARE RECEIVED FOR THE WARM NEIGHBORS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH WINTER HEATING UTILITY BILLS.

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 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 June 1976.

    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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