Junior League of Spartanburg Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Junior League of Spartanburg, Inc. empowers women in a safe but operational environment that helps impact the community through increasing their confidence and knowledge about how an operating nonprofit works. Being able to further that impact through training helps members utilize and sharpen their natural skills for the betterment of themselves, their families, their communities, and the community as a whole.
- Income
- $302,869
- Spending
- $96,425
- Spent on programs
- 56%
- Reserves
- 59 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 149
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 59.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 68% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 353% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1556% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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 (1)
- $54,408 spent. An estimated 900 students across 24 different schools in our Spartanburg community were positively impacted by our Mini Grants for Teacher program. Projects across various areas from literacy to STEAM were funded in the hopes of providing a well-rounded educational experience for our future. Our League hosted six General Membership Meetings where members received training on topics of leadership, fund development, and awareness of nonprofits in our community. Each meeting concluded with a service project. Members packed candy bags to distribute to 200 children who participated in our community's Miracle League's Trunk of Treat. Members were also able to volunteer their time with this organization. Members packed feminine hygiene products for the local Period Project chapter that distributes the packs to local schools and public spaces such as the libraries in our county. Members also packed items for "warm bags" to hand out to the less fortunate that attend classes at our local YMCA. Over 1,000 volunteer hours were recorded by 38 active members and included members active in our community or participating in JLS supported events. These events included Girls on the Run 5K celebration, Miracle League's Trunk or Treat, PS I Love You Ministries wardrobe, Christmas present wrapping for Hope Center for Children, and event support for PAL. Volunteers planned and executed all membership and community impact events.
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 November 6, 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 2026.
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 October 1953.
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 November 4, 2026.
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