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Springboard to Opportunities

EIN 46-1917760 · Jackson, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SPRINGBOARD TO OPPORTUNITIES CONNECTS FAMILIES LIVING IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS THAT HELP THEM ADVANCE THEMSELVES IN SCHOOL, WORK AND LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION DOES THIS BY WORKING DIRECTLY WITH FAMILIES AND BY ESTABLISHING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP RESIDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
38.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
14
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$251,910, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 38.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    10 of 10 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 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 (1)
  1. $3.2 million spent. IN 2024, SPRINGBOARD TO OPPORTUNITIES ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING:1. EXPANDED GUARANTEED INCOME SUPPORT:-PROVIDED $1,000/MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS TO MOTHERS IN SUBSIDIZED HOUSING IN JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI.-DEPOSITED $1,000 INTO A 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT FOR EACH CHILD.-OFFERED PERSONALIZED COACHING, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING (MISS), AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT.-LARGEST COHORT TO DATE: 119 MOTHERS COMPLETED THE PROGRAM.2. RESIDENT-DRIVEN, HOLISTIC PROSPERITY MODEL:-CENTERED FAMILY VOICE AND DIGNITY IN PROGRAM DESIGN AND DELIVERY.-DEFINED PROSPERITY BEYOND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY, FOCUSING ON: -FINANCIAL STABILITY: RELIABLE INCOME FLOOR, INCREASED SAVINGS (45%), REDUCED DEBT (65%), AND IMPROVED ABILITY TO PAY BILLS ON TIME (41%).-TIME AUTONOMY: ENABLED MOTHERS TO REDUCE WORK HOURS, SPEND MORE TIME WITH FAMILY, PURSUE EDUCATION, AND INVEST IN PERSONAL GOALS.-DYNAMIC WELLBEING: REDUCED FINANCIAL STRESS, IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH, INCREASED SELF-CARE, AND GREATER CONFIDENCE (90% FELT MORE ABLE TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES).-SOCIAL CAPITAL: FOSTERED SUPPORTIVE NETWORKS THROUGH GROUP CHATS, EVENTS, AND STORYTELLING; STRENGTHENED FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS.3. FLEXIBLE PROGRAM FEATURES:-INTRODUCED FLEXIBLE DISBURSEMENT OPTIONS: MOTHERS COULD CHOOSE BETWEEN FULL MONTHLY PAYMENTS OR PARTIAL PAYMENTS WITH SAVINGS HELD FOR FUTURE USE.-EXPANDED MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING (MISS MODEL).-BROADENED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL HOUSING PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.4. EMPOWERING EDUCATION & MOBILITY:-SUPPORTED MOTHERS AND CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS: -SEEDED COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN.-21% OF MOTHERS STARTED OR COMPLETED AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OR CERTIFICATE DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR.-IMPROVED ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, ENABLING BETTER EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.5. POLICY ADVOCACY & SYSTEMS CHANGE:-ELEVATED PARTICIPANT VOICES IN POLICY DISCUSSIONS, ADVOCATING FOR: -HIGHER MINIMUM WAGES AND FAIR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.-EXPANDED CASH ASSISTANCE AND MORE INCLUSIVE BENEFITS (SNAP/TANF).-MEDICAID EXPANSION AND IMPROVED ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE.-INCREASED SCHOOL FUNDING AND COMMUNITY-ENGAGED APPROACHES TO EDUCATION.-CALLED FOR A SHIFT IN SOCIAL SAFETY NET METRICS FROM NARROW ECONOMIC MEASURES TO HOLISTIC, FAMILY-DEFINED OUTCOMES.6. TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT:-ENABLED MOTHERS TO MOVE FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING, IMPROVING FINANCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING.-DISRUPTED CYCLES OF STRESS AND POVERTY, EMPOWERING MOTHERS TO PURSUE THEIR OWN DEFINITIONS OF PROSPERITY.-DEMONSTRATED THE POTENTIAL FOR BROADER, SYSTEMIC TRANSFORMATION THROUGH GUARANTEED INCOME AND HOLISTIC SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 April 2013.

    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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