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Journey to Developher Initiative

EIN 39-3910770 · East Orange, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Using real estate development as a way to provide housing and job opportunities to those who are from disenfranchised and minority communities throughout the United States.

Income
$66,438
Spending
$55,112
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%

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 (3)
  1. $29,737 spent. Through Journey To DevelopHer Consulting Services the organization provided real estate development consulting feasibility analysis and strategic project support to aspiring developers and early-stage community builders. Services included development strategy sessions land acquisition guidance capital stack structuring pro forma development and technical assistance related to affordable housing and community revitalization initiatives. This program supported women and minority developers seeking to transition from interest to implementation by equipping them with actionable tools underwriting frameworks and access to development opportunities. Participants received structured consulting focused on housing creation sustainable project planning and financial literacy tied to real estate development. As a result of this program clients advanced site control efforts improved deal analysis capacity prepared funding applications and strengthened their readiness to pursue dev
  2. $10,866 spent. Through Journey To DevelopHer Proposal Services the organization provided grant writing support proposal development and technical assistance for funding applications related to housing development community initiatives and economic empowerment projects. Services included preparation of development narratives budget alignment outcomes measurement frameworks and capital strategy documentation. This program enabled emerging leaders and small organizations to access funding opportunities that support housing creation training initiatives and neighborhood revitalization efforts. By strengthening proposal quality and alignment with funder priorities participants improved their competitiveness in highly selective funding processes and increased their organizational capacity to pursue sustainable growth. No grants were issued to other organizations under this program.
  3. $3,488 spent. Through the Journey To DevelopHer Membership Community the organization delivered structured education mentorship and peer accountability programming designed to train aspiring developers in real estate fundamentals land acquisition strategy financial modeling and community-centered development. The membership community provided live training sessions development workshops accountability forums and resource libraries focused on advancing housing creation economic mobility and sustainable development practices. Participants gained foundational knowledge in underwriting site selection deal structuring and capital access strategies. This program strengthened the pipeline of women and minority developers entering the real estate development industry and advanced the organizations mission to provide education resources and access to opportunities that promote community revitalization and long-term economic growth. No grants were issued to other organizations under this p

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

  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 September 2025.

    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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