Leaving the Jar
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Leaving The Jar equips communities to prevent human trafficking, intervenes in the lives of vulnerable individuals, and walks alongside survivors as they rebuild their futures with dignity, hope, and lasting support. We are committed to caring for survivors holisticallypsycholog
- Income
- $378,190
- Spending
- $294,239
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 15.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (3)
- $241,698 spent. School Fee Scholarships support 608 orphans and underprivileged youth in Egypt by providing access to consistent education. These scholarships help students remain in school without interruption due to financial hardship, reducing the risk of dropping out or repeating academic years. By ensuring access to education, the program helps protect vulnerable youth from exploitation and harmful circumstances while empowering them with opportunities for stable employment, a brighter future, and the ability to support their families.
- $7,893 spent. In the United States, Leaving The Jar provided human trafficking awareness and educational sessions across multiple communities, schools, universities, and churches. These programs focused on educating youth, parents, educators, students, faith leaders, and community members about the realities of human trafficking, warning signs, prevention strategies, online safety, and available resources for victims and survivors. Through community engagement and outreach, the organization worked to increase public awareness, promote early intervention, and empower individuals to recognize and respond to trafficking situations effectively.
- $6,970 spent. The Leaving The Jar project in Kenya provided support to two women who were former sex workers or survivors of sex trafficking. Through financial assistance, these women were able to launch small businesses to help provide for their children and build sustainable sources of income. The funding also assisted individuals who were behind on rent during periods of unemployment, helping provide stability and support as they worked toward rebuilding their lives.
Source: Form 990 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on September 15, 2019.
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 2025.
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 September 2019.
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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