Junior League of Jackson Miss Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FOR MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH VOLUNTEER ACTION, COLLABORATION, AND TRAINING.
- Income
- $3.0 million
- Spending
- $2.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 6.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 2,100
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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 31% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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)
- $2.4 million spent. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON ORGANIZED AND RAN APPROXIMATELY 30 COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES IN THE JACKSON AREA. THE PROJECTS STRIVE TO IMPROVE THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE IN THE JACKSON AREA AND FOCUS ON THE IMPACT AREAS OF EARLY LITERACY, CHILDREN'S HEALTH, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. JLJ ALSO HOSTED A DAY OF SERVICE, PROVIDING OUR MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER DURING THE MORNING OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY. JLJ ALSO HOSTED A COMMUNITY FARMER'S MARKET WHICH PROVIDED FREE PRODUCE AND FREE LUNCHES TO THE WEST JACKSON COMMUNITY AND OFFERED FAMILY FREINDLY ACTIVITIES LIKE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING, VISION AND DENTAL SCREENINGS, AND A MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATION. THE PROJECT FOCUSED ON EDUCATION AROUND HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND COMBATTING FOOD INSECURITY. JUNIOR LEAGUE VOLUNTEERS PLANNED AND LED SUMMER CAMPS FOCUSED ON THE ISSUES OF EARLY LITERACY, CHILDREN'S HEALTH, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. THESE SUMMER CAMPS SERVED STUDENTS FROM THE JACKSON METRO AREA AND INCLUDED ACTIVITIES IN READING, WRITING, MATH, MUSIC, DRAMA, PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND THE ARTS. ADDITIONALLY, VOLUNTEERS COORDINATED MEALS AND SNACKS, FIELD TRIPS, AND SHOWCASES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON PARTNERED WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI TO AWARD MORE THAN $100,000 IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT SPECIAL INITIATIES AND LESSONS SUBMITTED BY JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. JUNIOR LEAGUE VOLUNTEERS PARTNERED WITH THE MISSISSIPPI FOOD NETWORK TO PACK AND DELIVER MORE THAN 6,000 BACKPACKS WITH NUTRITIOUS FOODS. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON VOLUNTEERS SERVED COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON THE ENTIRE FAMILY, INCLUDING A LECTURE SECIRIES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS, INCLUDING AUTISM, ADHD, AND ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN CHILDREN. THESE EVENTS INCLUDED DINNER FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE REIMAGINED ITS ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE INTO "JUMBLE GIVES," A NEW COMMUNITY PROJECT THAT ALLOWED VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DONATE ITEMS THAT WERE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS NEEDED BY A COMMUNITY PARTNER. IN ITS INAUGURAL YEAR, THESE DONATION DRIVES INCLUDED COLLECTED UNIFORM ITEMS FOR JACKSON PUBLIC SCOOLS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, LUGGAGE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN, AND DIAPERS, AND WIPES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. THE 10TH ANNUAL TOUCH A TRUCK JACKSON EVENT WAS HELD AT TRUSTMARK PARK AND HAD MORE THAN 3,000 ATTENDEES. CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO SEE, TOUCH, AND INTERACT WITH EMERGENCY VEHICLES, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, AND MORE AT THIS FUN, FAMILY EVENT. THE "FIELD TRIP FRIDAY" EVENT WAS COMPLETELY FREE TO THE MORE THAN 900 SECOND GRADE STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED FROM LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND THE "UNPLUGGED" EVENT WELCOMED STUDENTS WITH SENSORY NEEDS AT NO COST.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1942.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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