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Jannus Inc

EIN 81-6035382 · Boise, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JANNUS, INC. BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO CHANGE LIVES WITH PROGRAMS IN COMMUNITY HEALTH, PUBLIC POLICY, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.

Income
$25.1 million
Spending
$25.9 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
266
Volunteers
509
Highest pay
$176,292, ceo

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

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 June 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 (3)
  1. $7.0 million spent. COMMUNITY HEALTH: COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ACROSS THE STATE OF IDAHO PROMOTE HEALTHY PARENTING AND EARLY CHILDHOODS, RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, SUICIDE PREVENTION, MULTIGENERATIONAL VOLUNTEERISM FOR HEALTHY AGING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT, AND BUILDING IDAHO'S HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
  2. $14.6 million spent. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, OFFERED ACROSS THE STATE OF IDAHO, PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LAUNCH AND GROW LOCAL BUSINESSES, MEET EMERGENCY FINANCIAL NEEDS AND CHAMPION FUTURE LEADERS. THROUGH REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS, COACHING, MENTORING AND TRAINING, WE POWER PROSPERITY FOR FAMILIES AND OUR LOCAL ECONOMY. WE ALSO OFFER A PORTFOLIO OF SERVICES THAT PROMOTE SELFSUFFICIENCY AND BUILD ON THE RESILIENCE OF INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WHO ARRIVE AS REFUGEES. INITIAL RESETTLEMENT SERVICES INCLUDE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION, CULTURAL ORIENTATION, EMPLOYMENT READINESS CLASSES, AND CONNECTION TO HOUSING, SCHOOL, EMPLOYMENT, AND HEALTH CARE. EXPANDED SERVICES INCLUDE COACHING AND SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL BUSINESSES, CONNECTION TO LAND FOR COMMUNITY GARDENING AND FARMING, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND RELATIONSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL MENTORING, AND SUPPORT TO RECLAIM PROFESSIONAL CAREERS IN THE UNITED STATES.
  3. $1.9 million spent. PUBLIC POLICY:WE EDUCATETHEPUBLICAND CONVENE PARTNERSHIPS TOENSUREEVERYIDAHO CHILD HAS ACCESS TO PARTICIPATE IN A HIGH QUALITY OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM.WE ARE BUILDING AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF OUT-OF-SCHOOLPROGRAMMING,SUPPLYINGTOOLS AND RESOURCES LIKE ENRICHMENT GRANTS TOINCREASE PROGRAMQUALITY,ANDPROVIDINGDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS IN THIS FIELD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 February 1975.

    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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