Junior League of Baltimore Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Junior League of Baltimore is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women through education and experience, and improving local communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
- Income
- $184,974
- Spending
- $177,867
- Spent on programs
- 53%
- Reserves
- -4.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 300
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
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 20% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1553% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% 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
7 of 7Has a 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 (2)
- $82,318 spent. Community Programs - The Junior League of Baltimore develops women leaders who can analyze opportunities for community development, bring awareness to local and national issues,and design effective community service programs. The heart of our organizations mission is to develop the potential of our members to become effective civic leaders through volunteerism. Our vision is that every woman has the skills and confidence to thrive personally and professionally. Our organization augments the capacity of other local non-profits. Since inception in 1912, the Junior League of Baltimore has dedicated over 1 million volunteer hours to help improve our community. In the past fiscal year, we partnered with the following non-pofits to support the following initiatives: (1)Womens Housing Coalition, the Maryland Food Bank,and First Fruits Farms to reduce food insecurity, (2) ShareBaby to help low-income families gain access to essential childcare items, (3) the Hampden Family Center to collect personal grooming items for the homeless, (4) Civic Works to transform community lots into green spaces, and (5) I Support the Girls to collect menstrual supplies for those lacking access. Our members spent approximately 1,000 hours in league training during the past fiscal year. Our largest initiative is The Wise Penny, our Baltimore-based thrift shop. The Wise Penny sells gently used quality merchandise (clothing and household items)to community members at affordable prices. Members and residents donate all merchandise. The Wise Penny also offers volunteer and educational opportunities to members and area college students.
- $12,642 spent. The Larks - This singing ensemble is the oldest running community service project of the JLB. Larks members volunteer their time to sing at various locations throughout the local community, including senior care centers, hospitals, and local events. Given the situation with COVID-19 over the past year, the Larks were able to successfully sing at virtual events, maintaining their presence in the community.
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 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 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 July 1935.
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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