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Association for the Friends of Justice for the 43rd Judicial Circ

EIN 45-4035593 · Hamilton, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE BEHAVIOR CONDUCIVE TO THE WELLBEING OF COMMUNITIES OF THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.

Income
$491,662
Spending
$486,881
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
4
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$57,296, executive director

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (1)
  1. $486,881 spent. THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE FRIENDS OF JUSTICE FOR THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HAVE EMPLOYEES THAT MEET WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN ORDERED BY THE COURT TO BE ON PROBATION OR BE MONITORED FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES AND TRACKED WITH SPECIFIED MONITORING DEVICES. ONCE THE COURT ORDERS THE OFFENDER, THEY REPORT TO THE EMPLOYEE/OFFICER OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE OFFICERS ARE SERVING THE PURPOSE OF THE COURT FOR THE SAFETY & SECURITY OF THE PUBLIC WITH CONTINUED MONITORING THROUGHOUT 5 COUNTIES IN MISSOURI. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROMOTES & PROVIDES SERVICES THAT ASSIST THE COURTS & JUSTICE SYSTEM WITHIN THE 43TD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TO HOLD PROPERTY BOTH REAL & PERSONAL FOR THE AFORESAID PURPOSES.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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