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Heart of Job Foundation

EIN 82-1024907 · Beverly Hills, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Heart of Job Foundation HOJ provides STEAM and Career Technical Education CTE through workforce development programs that lead to family-sustaining careers.

Income
$406,000
Spending
$411,000
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (6)
  1. $210,000 spent. Hosted a 9-week STEAM-based summer intensive for middle and high school students engaging over 250 participants in field trips production labs and career panels. Culminated in a Shark Tank-style Innovators Launchpad where youth pitched media product ideas to industry professionals. Provided daily meals transportation and stipends to reduce barriers to participation.
  2. $68,000 spent. Launched and expanded the MP100 Media Production Training Program serving over 750 youth and young adults across schools community centers and juvenile detention facilities. Delivered 180+ hours of hands-on curriculum in video production audio engineering digital storytelling and post-production editing using industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Avid Pro Tools. Implemented year-long school partnerships enabling educators to co-lead instruction through a phased professional development model.
  3. $50,000 spent. Collaborated with: Franklin County Children Services Columbus Urban League Columbus Department of Neighborhoods My Brothers Keeper The Lincoln Theatre and CAPA Created customized workforce pipelines with community partners connecting youth to professional mentors paid internships and production credits.
  4. $50,000 spent. Produced over 60 youth-led media pieces in 2024 including: Documentaries Public service announcements Music videos and original songs Notable campaign: Vote for What Matters engaging 18-35-year-olds around civic awareness through storytelling filmed in courtrooms and community spaces.
  5. Piloted LEGO + Digital Media workshops such as Brickflicks: Build Animate Create and Lego Storytellers: Bricks to Blockbusters for ages 6-18. Participants learned stop-motion animation storytelling sound design and editing using tools like BrickLink Studio Final Cut Pro and iStopMotion. Engaged 120+ youth through project-based learning experiences.
  6. Issued CTE-aligned certificates in media production entrepreneurship and storytelling to over 40 participants. Tracked increased academic engagement and self-reported improvements in confidence job readiness and digital skills among participants.

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 August 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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