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Job Point

EIN 43-0887032 · Columbia, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SINCE 1965, WE HAVE BEEN LINKING PEOPLE WITH JOBS BY PROVIDING CAREER PLANNING, TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. WE SPECIALIZE IN PREPARING INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE, WHILE MEETING A CRITICAL NEED OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
160
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$152,855, ceo/president (current)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 September 30, 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. $1.3 million spent. JOB POINT'S INTERMEDIATE CARPENTRY TRADE PROGRAM PARTICIPATES IN THE YOUTHBUILD & AMERICORPS PROGRAMS AND RECEIVES FUNDING FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS. HOMES ARE BUILT BY PARTICIPANTS FOR PURCHASE BY THOSE AT OR BELOW 80% OF THE COUNTY MEDIAN INCOME LEVEL, WHICH ADDRESSES THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEFICIT. FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS ARE GIVEN PREFERENCE, AND UP TO 20% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE MAY BE PROVIDED IN DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE. YOUTHBUILD ASSISTS DISADVANTAGED YOUTH TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATIONAL LEVELS, OBTAIN CONSTRUCTION SKILLS, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP ABILITIES AND ADVANCE IN A HIGH DEMAND OCCUPATION. AMERICORPS'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ENTERING THE WORKFORCE.
  2. $704,337 spent. JOB POINT OFFERS ASSESSMENT AND GUIDANCE FOR CLIENTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL AND A REALISTIC CAREER PLAN. SUPPORT IN GETIING A JOB INCLUDES JOB TRIALS IN THE COMMUNITY, AWARENESS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE JOB OPENINGS AND PLACEMENT POSSIBILITIES, ASSISTANCE COMPLETING RESUMES AND JOB APPLICATIONS, INTERVIEWING SKILLS, ON-THE-JOB SUPPORT, AND FOLLOW OF FOR UP TO TWELVE MONTHS.
  3. $605,643 spent. TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE COURSES ARE GIVEN TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE FIELDS OF HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION, HEAVY HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION, CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS, OFFICE TECHNOLOGY, AND OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALISTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 November 6, 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 September 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 December 1967.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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