Junior League of Springfield Missouri Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WE ARE AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FOR MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH VOLUNTEER ACTION, COLLABORATION, AND TRAINING. OUR PURPOSE IS EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE.
- Income
- $236,034
- Spending
- $152,865
- Spent on programs
- 70%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 51%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 390
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 34% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1570% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 (4)
- $91,307 spent. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, INC. ("JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD") PARTNERED WITH FIVE (5) ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY GRANTS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THOSE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS TRAINING, SERVICE, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD MEMBERS. THE PROJECTS FOCUSED ON TRAINING JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD VOLUNTEERS AND IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PARTNERS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS. PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: (1) A SENSORY ROOM FOR CHILDREN AT A CRISIS NUSERY TO PROVIDE A CALMING, THERAPEUTIC SPACE WHERE CHILDREN IN CRISIS CAN SAFELY REGULATE THEIR EMOTIONS, REDUCE STRESS, AND BEGIN TO HEAL THROUGH GENTLE, SENSORY-BASED PLAY; (2) EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT WHERE GIRLS, AGES 11- 18, COME TOGETHER TO SOCIALIZE WITH AND LEARN FROM LOCAL FEMALE LEADERS WHERE THEY ARE EMPOWERED THROUGH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES; (3) HOUSE STARTER CLEANING KITS THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES TRANSITIONING INTO STABLE HOUSING WITH DIGNITY, ENSURING THEY HAVE THE TOOLS TO MAINTAIN A CLEAN, SAFE, AND HEALTHY HOME FROM DAY ONE; (4) PROVIDING DINNER TO UNDER SERVED FAMILIES, CREATING A WELCOMING SPACE FOR CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT, AND DIGNITY HELPING FAMILIES BUILD TRUST, ACCESS RESOURCES, AND FEEL SUPPORTED AS THEY WORK TOWARD LONG-TERM HOME OWNERSHIP; AND (5) PROVIDING STEM KITS TO LOCAL YOUTH TO SPARK CURIOSITY AND HANDS-ON LEARNING, EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO EXPLORE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN, IMAGINATIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT BUILDS CONFIDENCE. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD INVESTED 167 VOLUNTEER HOURS BY 65 VOLUNTEERS DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN AND TRAINING OUR VOLUNTEERS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP.
- $14,964 spent. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD PAID DUES TO THE ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (AJLI) BASED ON TOTAL JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD MEMBERSHIP DURING THE YEAR, AS A PORTION OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBER DUES COLLECTED. THE DUES PAID TO AJLI SERVE TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL JUNIOR LEAGUE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND IN EUROPE IN THEIR FULFILLMENT OF THE SHARED JUNIOR LEAGUE MISSION. THE DUES PAID TO AJLI SUPPORT SPECIFIC INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMMING IN THREE PRIMARY AREAS. THESE AREAS INCLUDE: COMMUNITY AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP; PROMOTING A SHARED JUNIOR LEAGUE IDENTITY; AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT INCLUDES CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT THAT JUNIOR LEAGUES CAN ACCESS THROUGH AJLI.
- JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD (JLS) AWARDED AN EMERGENCY GRANT TO BETTER BLOCK SGF FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR A COMMUNITY FRIDGE LOCATED AT THE FAIRBANKS WHICH SERVES AS A COMMUNITY HUB IN THE GRANT BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD.JLS AWARDED A DISCRETIONARY GRANT TO WILDER ELEMENTARY TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS FOR STUDENTS. JLS PARTNERED WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS BY CONTRIBUTING FUNDS TO THE COMMUNITY FOCUS REPORT. THIS REPORT COMPILES QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA FOR SPRINGFIELD AND GREENE COUNTY. THE RESULTS HAVE HELPED AREA NONPROFITS, BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES DEVELOP INITIATIVES TO MAKE THE COMMUNITY STRONGER, BETTER AND MORE EFFECTIVE.
- THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD (JLS) FOUNDERS FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO HONOR THE FIVE WOMEN WHO ESTABLISHED THE COMMUNITY SERVICE LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD IN 1959 - THAT IN 1976 BECAME THE 231ST JUNIOR LEAGUE IN THE COUNTRY. IT'S ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING YOUNG WOMEN FROM SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WHO EXEMPLIFY DEDICATION TO IMPROVING ONE'S COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE. THE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTS A GRADUATING SENIOR IN FURTHERING HER EDUCATION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 May 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 May 1976.
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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