Jonah Project
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Jonah Project advocates for Survivors of Human Trafficking &At-Risk Women & Children through direct advocacy and education.
- Income
- $110,480
- Spending
- $113,011
- Reserves
- 6.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $77,000, executive dir.
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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% 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)
- $113,010 spent. Here is just a snapshot of some of our amazing 2025 happenings and events:In January we...Connected with our local Homeland agents to secure partnership and protocol. Connected with Innovations Human Trafficking Collaborative to connect services across the state. Promoted National Human Trafficking awareness day by #WearBlueDay with our team and the community.In February we...Worked with clients safely staying at the UGM women's shelter.Met with the Shades of Motherhood Network Spokane.In March weReceived clients from Indian Alliance of Seattle, Pioneer Human Services, Health Justice and Recovery and Hope House. Met with FBI Victim Advocates, both local and national to further our partnership and recap recent cases we worked together in. We were given an advocacy partner coin by them to symbolize their trust in us! In April wePresented to Cheney Kiwanis Club. Attended an 8 hour crisis/suicide response training. Partnered with Strong Families, CRC, Holy Family Hospital for clients. Worked with Life Center womans group( donated 1,000 in basic needs) to provide new apartment needs for 6 people in survivor families. Received Quilts from local Spokane quilters association. Worked with local Tattoo shops for donated tattoo removal for 2 clients. Working with clients referred to us by the FBI task force. Worked with CPS and Peer Spokane with youth and clients.In May weCelebrated our high school graduates. Picked up make up and hygiene products from our partners Project Beauty Share.Coordinated a relocation with IHTC in Olympia WA for a survivor to Spokane.Donated extra clothing to Teen Closet. Worked with the local Volunteers of America staff who work with vulnerable youth and coordinated housing for a survivor. Trained CHAS Health Edge Session on how to identify a survivor and our resources.In June weReceived a referral from HS to treatment and placement of client for programming in Las Vegas. Received a Kaiser community grant. Worked with Experience to clear credit history for survivor. We thanked Beautiful Savior Church for their monthly donations. Worked with Safe Harbor group in Coeur D'alene to partner with them in sharing resources. Celebrated the 2 year anniversary of a client in her new housing. Connected with 3 new survivors who called our resource line, immediately met by a compassionate advocate to explain our services.In July weSpread awareness on social media to support World Day Against Trafficking in Persons by sharing info through the US DEPT of Homeland Security BLUE CAMPAIGN. Continued working with the Crisis Response Center and CPS to help advocate for 2 at-risk teens and/or teens who have been trafficked. Connected with ATG office from State of WA for youth resource line partnership and sharing of information.In August weProvided a training to Pilgrim bible Baptist church young adults group, 100+ people. Trained and supported long term volunteers. Transported a client to pick up their medication while supporting them in difficult parenting and housing situations. Celebrated the survivor - now high school graduate - staying at our host home for 2 years and now attending college.In September weEnjoyed our 11th birthday with gratitude! Connected with the sexual assault/suicide threat task force from Spokane Police Department. Assisted a recently homeless teenager in getting medical care, EBT food assistance, and basic needs while she stays at a shelter. Continued guiding her in specific resources and how to stay safe in shelter settings. Met with Spokane Regional Health staff to discuss education and prevention options for protecting youth in Spokane, WA.In October weAdvocated to decline the subpoena of a minor client referred to us by FBI, worked with the US Attorneys office of western Washington and the courthouse. Supported a single mom victim of DV and 3 children in finding safe housing/risk assessment/ safety plan, provided security through our safety team. Supported an inpatient client from INBH to find a healing program. Supported 2 women exiting Kootenai County Jail with safety plan and shelter transport.In November weSupported individual coaching sessions with advocates working directly with survivors, guiding them in long-term support. Were blessed by Survivor made art fund raiser. In December weReferred a client family of 5 for a 1,000+$ gift scholarship from a generous local group. Continued to provide Christmas gifts to 5 survivors and their at-risk families. Worked with Safe Harbor, ID to return a mother and child safely home after a trafficking attempt. Began case management for 3 new survivors calling on the Resource Line. Received a grant from Kelley Foundation.
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 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 October 13, 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 2025.
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 October 2019.
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 October 21, 2026.
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