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Livelikejohnny Foundation

EIN 81-4575199 · Jacksboro, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LIVELIKEJOHNNY ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE ENGAGEMENT OF AT-RISK, UNDERSERVED AND OFTEN TIMES OVERLOOKED YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE A POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS. OUR FAITH-BASED APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO IGNITE THE PASSION FOR LIVING AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE... JUST LIKE JOHNNY.

Income
$124,072
Spending
$96,594
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
34.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
1
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$28,654, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $31,115 spent. THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS WE INVEST IN YOUNG ADULTS WHO DESIRE TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION AFTER GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL BUT MAY NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO DO SO. AT RISK AND UNDERSERVED STUDENTS MAY APPLY FOR A ONE-TIME SCHOLARSHIP TO ASSIST IN THE NEXT STEP OF THEIR EDUCATION JOURNEY. BY INVESTING IN THESE STUDENTS, WE HOPE TO GIVE THEM THE TOOLS TO INVEST IN THEIR FUTURE AND ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS. 30 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN 2024.
  2. $28,360 spent. THE JACKETS FOR JOHNNY PROGRAM GIVES THE GIFT OF THE LEGENDARY FFA BLUE JACKET TO STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO AFFORD IT. THE FFA PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN AGRICULTURE AND LEADERSHIP WAS CLOSE TO JOHNNY'S HEART. THE ICONIC BLUE FFA JACKET CARRIES SIGNIFICANT VALUE AND RESPECT, A SOURCE OF COMMUNITY AND PRIDE. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE GIVE FFA MEMBERS THE CHANCE TO WEAR A PIECE OF HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE THE PRIDE OF WEARING THEIR OWN BLUE JACKET.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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