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Junior League of Savannah Inc

EIN 58-6037163 · Savannah, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAVANNAH IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO PROMOTING VOLUNTARISM, DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN, AND IMPROVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. ITS PURPOSE IS EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE.

Income
$106,448
Spending
$100,030
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
98.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
0
Volunteers
230

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 98.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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)
  1. $59,007 spent. TRAINING,EDUCATION, AND OTHER-THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAVANNAH IS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROMOTING VOLUNTARISM AND DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN. VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED FOR VOLUNTEERS TO LEARN ABOUT COMMUNITY ISSUES AND FURTHER DEVELOP THEMSELVES BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY THROUGH ATTENDANCE AT TRAINING PROGRAMS, MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, AND THROUGH OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THE LEAGUE'S VISION AND MISSION.
  2. $6,654 spent. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROJECTS-THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAVANNAH FOCUSES ITS SUPPORT ON A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, COMMITTING FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS IN AN EFFORT TO FULFILL ITS MISSION OF IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION'S FOCUS AREA IS "WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY." FUNDING AND VOLUNTEER HOURS WERE PROVIDED TO A RANGE OF ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THAT FOCUS AREA INCLUDING THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, FIT KIDS FEST, DONE IN A DAY PROJECTS, KIDS WHO CARE SCHOLARSHIPS, AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR LOCAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.

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

  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 May 2025.

    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 1957.

    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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