Justlead Washington
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
JustLead Washington is growing a sustainable network of community leaders who can effectively and collaboratively work toward equity and justice with low-income and marginalized individuals and communities throughout WA
- Income
- $839,954
- Spending
- $559,686
- Spent on programs
- 64%
- Reserves
- 12.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 85%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $193,135, 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 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 556% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1564% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (4)
- $266,673 spent. Leadership Academy - An intensive, nine-month, statewide, cohort-based leadership training program for legal and community leaders. Participants engage in approximately 10 days of training in virtual retreats and also engage in in-between retreat reading, preparation, and webinars.
- $50,078 spent. Race Equity Justice Initiative - Provide staffing and coordination to a volunteer-based network of legal system stakeholders who come together for learning and accountability around anti-racism and ending racism within the law justice system. Activities included hosting bi-monthly meetings, webinars on equity and antiracism, and the development of written resources.
- $33,616 spent. Internship Program - The purpose of this effort is to create meaningful opportunities for university students to engage with a nonprofit organization in a hands-on, supportive environment. Through this experience, interns are able to learn and practice new skills that will support their academic growth and strengthen their professional development. At the same time, the program allows our organization to contribute to the cultivation of the next generation of leaders by sharing knowledge, fostering mentorship, and creating spaces for students to explore their interests while making a tangible impact in the community.
- Program Service Expenses 7,562, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Resource and Materials Depvelopment - These resources, ranging from articles, blogs, toolkits, and guides to recorded training sessions and reflection materia, are designed to support ongoing learning and leadership development.
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
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 2024.
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 September 2017.
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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