4ever Kin Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
JUNKET INC. IS A CHOSEN FAMILY AND MENTORING GROUP FOR YOUNG ADULTS AFTER FOSTER CARE. WE EQUIP OUR MEMBERS WITH ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS AND A NETWORK OF PEOPLE IN THEIR CORNER AS THEY STEP INTO THE VITAL NEXT STAGE OF ADULTHOOD. WE REMAIN A CONSTANT SUPPORT, RESOURCE AND CHOSEN FAMILY AS THEY NAVIGATE THE JOYS AND STRUGGLES THAT COME WITH INDEPENDENT LIVING. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP EACH MEMBER STRUCTURE THEIR LIFE AND PLAN FOR THEIR FUTURE IN COMPREHENSIVE, HOLISTIC WAYS. WE OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE TO LIVING IN CRISIS MODE AND HELP OUR MEMBERS PREVENT CRISES BEFORE THEY HAPPEN OR UTILIZE THE CRISIS TO BUILD A STRONGER, MORE EMPOWERED VERSION OF THEMSELVES. WE ARE PROUD THAT JUNKET MEMBERS DESIGN A FUTURE THEY ARE EXCITED TO LIVE. OUR MEMBERS ALWAYS HAVE SUPPORT AND A PROPER SEAT AT OUR TABLE. AT ANY POINT, THEY MAY RETURN TO CELEBRATE A WIN, ANNOUNCE A HUGE LIFE EVENT, OR SEEK HELP IN A CRISIS. WE GROW LIKE A FAMILY, WITH ESTABLISHED MEMBERS BECOMING A SUPPORT FOR NEW MEMBERS.
- Income
- $117,309
- Spending
- $135,259
- Reserves
- 0.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Highest pay
- $31,250, founder, president and execuitive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 9 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 85% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
- $41,490 spent. MENTORING: OUR MENTORING PROGRAM EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFTER FOSTER CARE. IN 2024, WE SERVED 37 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 24 ADULTS AND 13 CHILDREN, AND PROVIDED IN-PERSON, COMPREHENSIVE MENTORING SUPPORT TO 19 MEMBERS, INCLUDING 2 TEENAGERS. WE HELP OUR MEMBERS ENSURE STABLE HOUSING, BUILD FINANCIAL LITERACY AND CREDIT, ACCESS LEGAL RESOURCES FOR CUSTODY CASES, CONNECT TO MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, CARE FOR PETS, BUILD HEALTHY NUTRITION AND FITNESS HABITS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
- $24,773 spent. GENERAL PROGRAMS (PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT): IN JULY 2024, WE HIRED A FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHICH EXPANDED OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO OUR MEMBERS, SURPASSING WHAT WE WERE ABLE TO ACHIEVE PREVIOUSLY WITH VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP ALONE. OUR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOCUSES ON CREATING A ROBUST ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK TO FOSTER GROWTH AND ENABLE MORE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR EACH MEMBER, BASED ON THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. ALSO, WE ENHANCED OUR METHODS OF TRACKING AND REPORTING METRICS TO SHOW THE EFFICACY OF OUR UNIQUE MODEL OF FAMILY-STYLE MENTORING.
- $12,589 spent. EVENTS: OUR MONTHLY SATURDAY BRUNCHES FOSTER MEMBER CONNECTIONS AND SUPPORT, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WITH DEMANDING WORK SCHEDULES WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND OUR MENTORING MEETINGS DURING THE WEEK. THIS YEAR, OUR ANNUAL GIVING BACK PROJECT PROVIDED CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR CHILDREN IN NYC SHELTERS THROUGH STOCKINGS WITH CARE, WHO ENABLES PARENTS TO GIVE THE GIFTS DIRECTLY TO THEIR CHILDREN. OUR YEAR ENDED WITH MULTIPLE CHRISTMAS EVENTS FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING A MEMORABLE DINNER AND LIGHT TRAIL AT BROOKLYN BOTANICAL GARDEN'S LIGHTSCAPE.
- $11,203 spent. OTHER: ADULTING ASSISTANCE, GENERAL PROGRAMS
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 July 2014.
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 October 21, 2026.
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