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United States Junior Chamber of Commerce

EIN 51-0182795 · Goodhue, MN

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE: A) CIVIC SERVICE THROUGH THE ORGANIZED EFFORTS OF THE YOUNG MEN OF THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND ITS CITIZENS THROUGH ACTIVE, CONSTRUCTIVE PROJECTS AND B) TO PROVIDE THE YOUNG MEN CONSTITUTING ITS MEMBERSHIP TRAINING IN LEADERSHIP AND TO INSTILL CIVIC CONSCIOUSNESS TO BETTER THEIR USEFULNESS AS CITIZENS, AND C) TO SOLICIT, COLLECT, AND RECIEVE FUNDS FROM PRIVATE AND OTHER SOURCES FOR USE IN CARRYING OUT OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSES, TO PURCHASE, HOLD, OWN, MORTGAGE, SELL, CONVEY, EXCHANGE, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND TO DO EVERY OTHER LAWFUL ACT IN THE CARRYING OUT OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.

Income
$252,511
Spending
$218,136
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    9 of 0 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $215,390 spent. THE GOODHUE JAYCEES ENGAGES IN CIVIC SERVICE THROUGH THE ORGANIZED EFFORTS OF THE YOUNG MEN OF THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND ITS CITIZENS THROUGH ACTIVE, CONSTRUCTIVE PROJECTS. EXAMPLES OF THIS INCLUDE THE ANNUAL VOLKSFEST CONCERT, AND OTHER SMALL COMMUNITY PROJECTS INCLUDING DITCH CLEAN-UP, CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP, SANDBOX FILL, AND PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS.
  2. THE GOODHUE JAYCEES ENGAGES IN CIVIC SERVICE THROUGH THE ORGANIZED EFFORTS OF THE YOUNG MEN OF THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND ITS CITIZENS THROUGH ACTIVE, CONSTRUCTIVE PROJECTS. EXAMPLES OF THIS INCLUDE THE ANNUAL VOLKSFEST CONCERT, AND OTHER SMALL COMMUNITY PROJECTS INCLUDING DITCH CLEAN-UP, CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP, SANDBOX FILL, AND PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS.
  3. THE GOODHUE JAYCEES ENGAGES IN CIVIC SERVICE THROUGH THE ORGANIZED EFFORTS OF THE YOUNG MEN OF THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND ITS CITIZENS THROUGH ACTIVE, CONSTRUCTIVE PROJECTS. EXAMPLES OF THIS INCLUDE THE ANNUAL VOLKSFEST CONCERT, AND OTHER SMALL COMMUNITY PROJECTS INCLUDING DITCH CLEAN-UP, CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP, SANDBOX FILL, AND PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS.

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)(4) social welfare organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 July 1981.

    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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