Jesse Tree Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CREATE AN ECUMENICAL NETWORK OF SUPPORT, PROMOTING COORDINATION,COLLABORATION,OPEN COMMUNICATION AND INTEGRATION OF THE HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL SERVICE AND MINISTERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS IN THE COMMUNITY. DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND SERVICE LINK OR FILL GAPS IN THE EXISTING DELIVERY SYSTEM.
- Income
- $91,151
- Spending
- $134,994
- Reserves
- 33.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 75%
- Highest pay
- $5,000, treasurer/secr.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 33.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 48% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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)
- $116,638 spent. 2024 Mission accomplished: 1. The Food Fairs have been transitioned to the agencies and churches at which The Jesse Tree established distribution sites. The recipients of the Food Boxes can now receive regular food service at these locations; therefore, the Senior Food Box Program is no longer necessary. The Jesse Tree Helpline connects people to these food distribution programs and helps them coordinate their healthcare and other social service needs.2. The Bilingual Information Helpline received an average of 35 calls per day;3. The Resource Coordination Program assisted an average of 35 clients per month;4. The Health Equipment Loan Program assisted 1,127 families with durable medical equipment and medical supplies during the year; Most clients were hospitalized at the Mainland Medical Center others were referred by various medical providers;5. Diabetes and Chronic Conditions Management Programs worked individually with clients referred by medical providers. 6. The Survivors Support Network assisted in 16 drowning (or near drowning) incidents in 2024 and provided services to the families of the victims and support to the lifeguards.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 January 1997.
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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