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Jackson Leadership Foundation

EIN 82-3428417 · Jackson, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JACKSON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION IS A CHRIST-CENTERED 501(C)(3) DEDICATED TO THE SPIRITUAL AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION OF JACKSON'S UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT OF LEADERS, DEVELOPMENT OF MINISTRIES, AND NETWORKING OF VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS.

Income
$791,477
Spending
$906,670
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
12
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$112,161, 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 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 (10)
  1. $173,969 spent. 23:6 PLACE - SINCE OUR INCEPTION, WE HAVE DREAMED OF A PLACE IN JACKSON WHERE MINISTRIES AND CHURCHES CAN OFFICE TOGETHER, A PLACE WHERE MINISTRIES CAN PARTICIPATE IN SHARED STAFFING, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, STRATEGIC PLANNING, SHARED OFFICES, AND MORE! THANKS TO THE MOVEMENT OF GOD AND A GENEROUS DONOR, JLF HAS FOUND THAT PLACE IN 23:6 PLACE.
  2. $109,874 spent. RED DOOR JACKSON IS A MINISTRY INITIATIVE OF JLF THAT EXISTS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, EMPOWER THROUGH EDUCATION, AND DISCIPLE IN THE WAY OF JESUS CHRIST IN JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. RED DOOR PRIMARILY WORKS WITH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE FONDREN NEIGHBORHOOD.
  3. $84,490 spent. HOPE EXCHANGE IS A MINISTRY INITIATIVE OF JLF THAT HELPS THE CHURCH ENGAGE THEIR MEMBERS IN THE BIBLICAL CALL OF MERCY AND JUSTICE AND REACH THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD WITH PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR STEWARDSHIP SO THAT LOVING NEIGHBORS CAN SERVE TOWARD A RESTORED FUTURE TOGETHER.
  4. $7,908 spent. JXNWORKS EMPLOYS AND EMPOWERS JACKSONIANS WITH DIGNITY THROUGH THE POWER OF WORK BY OPERATING AND EMPLOYING A PATHWAY FOR UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED ADULTS IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI.
  5. $55,317 spent. LEADER LAB OFFERS ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SUPPORT AND CAPACITY-BUILDING SERVICES TAILORED FOR MINISTRY LEADERS IN THE JACKSON METRO AREA.
  6. $81,211 spent. MINISTRY ACCELERATOR OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MINISTRY LEADERS TO START OR HOUSE A MINISTRY UNDER JLF'S 501C3.
  7. $39,664 spent. NEHEMIAH NETWORK RESOURCES MINISTRIES WITH VOLUNTEERS AND PRACTICAL DONATION NEEDS THROUGH STAFF, A UNIQUE VOLUNTEER CLEARINGHOUSE PLUS APP, AND NETWORKING EVENTS FOR LEADERS AND THEIR TEAMS. LEADER LAB PROVIDES LEADERSHIP SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND ASSISTANCE FOR MINISTRY LEADERS, SO THEY CAN HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO GROW AS LEADERS AND GROW THEIR MINISTRIES TO THE SCALE OF THE VISION GOD HAS GIVEN THEM.
  8. $842 spent. MAGGIE'S MISSION WILL ASSIST INCARCERATED AND PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED WOMEN RE-ENTERING SOCIETY WITH SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO AID THEM IN BEING PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. WORKING TOGETHER, THE WOMEN WILL SERVE THOSE AROUND THEM, GAIN LIFE SKILLS, AND NETWORK WITH THE RESOURCES OF MAGGIE'S MISSION TO IMPACT LIVES WITH THE LOVE OF CHRIST.
  9. $14,842 spent. PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL IS A MINISTRY INITIATIVE OF JLF THAT USES PRACTICAL AND ENGAGING TOOLS LIKE FISHING TRIPS AND COOKOUTS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS IN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS, SHARE THE GOSPEL, AND MODEL HEALTHY CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY. PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL PRIMARILY WORKS WITH YOUTH IN THE HISTORIC FARISH DISTRICT IN JACKSON.
  10. $82,598 spent. GRANT ME JUSTICE SERVES FAMILIES OF HOMICIDE VICTIMS IN JACKSON, MS THROUGH COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, AND AWARENESS.

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 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 March 2018.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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