Jmj Pilgrims Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Organized and conducted religious pilgrimages to Medjugorje, Croatia for 30 pilgrims and three priests to promote spiritual growth, prayer, and religious education.
- Income
- $97,675
- Spending
- $79,603
- Reserves
- 3.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 69%
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 61% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 19% 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)
- $68,499 spent. Pilgrimages were conducted in March and September 2025 as planned. The pilgrimages included 30 pilgrims and three priests. Each pilgrimage included multiple guided tours of the pilgrimage area with time for prayer and reflection at each location. Multiple presentations were attended by all to refine their perspective of their individual role in society as well as ample reflective time for each pilgrim. Multiple opportunities for personal time with one of the visionaries was conducted during each of the pilgrimages. Travel was conducted round trip from Chicago and all lodging and basic meals were provided in Medjugorje for each pilgrim. A separate side trip to Zadar to visit the church of St. Simeon was conducted. Most of the pilgrims have claimed to have had a lifechanging experience which enhanced their relationship with God as well as an increased awareness of their individual responsibilities within their own community. Each of the priests were affirmed by their experience and were recharged with the ability to minister upon returning. The pilgrims have remained in contact and continue to express the personal growth each has attained from their individual experience. Due to the enthusiasm expressed, there are three pilgrimages scheduled for 2026.
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 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 December 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 June 2018.
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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