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West Jupiter Community Group Inc

EIN 65-0137715 · Jupiter, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, SO THEY MAY PURSUE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL EXCELLENCE.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
17
Volunteers
55

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 September 30, 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)
  1. $1.3 million spent. THE CENTER IS RECOGNIZED AS A GOLD SEAL QUALITY CARE PROGRAM PROVIDER OF AFTERSCHOOL CARE AND IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA. ITS MAIN FOCUS IS CULTIVATING THE SKILLS OF ITS CHILDREN TO BUILD BRIDGES OVER THEIR BARRIERS BY PROVIDING TUTORIAL INSTRUCTION AND PROVIDING A PHILOSOPHY OF PERSONAL DETERMINATION. ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT INCLUDING: HOMEWORK SUPPORT; CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS; INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TUTORING; AND TEST PREPARATION. CHARACTER BUILDING IS A VALUABLE PART THE CENTER'S APPROACH IN AN EFFORT TO HELP STUDENTS GROW CONFIDENT AND RESILIENT THROUGH SELF-DICIPLINE, DETERMINATION, AND TEAMWORK. THE CENTER OPERATES AT ITS CAPACITY AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS, NON-SCHOOL DAY HOURS, AND OFFERS A NINE WEEK SUMMMER CAMP PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 October 13, 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 September 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 October 1992.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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