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June Jessee Memorial Foundation

EIN 82-4339655 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 26% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROVIDES RELIEF AND SUPPORT TO HELP CHILDREN WITH DEVASTATING MEDICALLY COMPLEX, NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA AND BEYOND.

Income
$371,213
Spending
$280,115
Spent on programs
26%
Reserves
12.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
5
Highest pay
$23,042, deputy 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    26% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $34,194 spent. FREE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO RECEIVE SUPPORT FOR THEIR MENTAL WELL-BEING THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY FACILITATED SUPPORT GROUPS AND ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, PROVIDING POSITIVE BENEFITS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. AN ONLINE RESOURCE DIRECTORY AND INTERVIEWS WITH KNOWLEDGEABLE EXPERTS TO HELP PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS NAVIGATE COMPLEX NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND COMPLICATED HEALTHCARE LANDSCAPES. EVENTS TO PROVIDE CONNECTIONS AND SUPPORT BETWEEN PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS AS WELL AS FAMILIES, ENABLING COMFORT AND SUPPORT FROM OTHERS WHO UNDERSTAND THE SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES OF THE CONDITIONS. RECURRING VIRTUAL GROUP MUSIC THERAPY SESSIONS WITH A SPECIALLY TRAINED NEUROLOGIC MUSIC THERAPIST FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND THEIR SIBLINGS, PROVIDING A BONDING EXPERIENCE THROUGH A THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY. EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS OF THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, ULTIMATLEY SEEKING TO IMPROVE CARE.
  2. $23,850 spent. FINANCIAL ASSITANCE FOR FAMILIES. JJMF PROVIDES GRANTS FOR FAMILIES TO RELIEVE SOME OF THE FINANCIAL BURDENS OF THE CONDITIONS. THE GRANTS HELP TO PAY FOR MANY ESSENTIAL ITEMS NOT COVERED OR ONLY PARTIALLY COVERED BY INSURANCE, SUCH AS MEDICAL CARE, MEDICATIONS, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, IN-HOME NURSING, RESPITE CARE, SPECIALIZED FORMULA, AND MORE. WHEN ESTABLISHING THE JJMFS FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES, WE HAD ONE PRIMARY GOAL IN MIND: TO MAKE THE PROCESS EASY. WE UNDERSTAND THE MOUNDS OF PAPERWORK AND LENGTHY APPLICATIONS FAMILIES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ON AN ONGOING BASIS, AND WE WORK TO MAKE THE PROCESS AS SEAMLESS AND QUICK AS POSSIBLE FOR THEM, HELPING TO RELIEVE SOME OF THEIR FINANCIAL STRESS.
  3. $14,208 spent. MONTH OF JUNE. JJMF CELEBRATES THIS SPECIAL MONTH BY CULTIVATING CARE AND COMMUNITY FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AFFECTED BY MEDICALLY COMPLEX, NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. JJMF HOLDS A PARENT AND CAREGIVER CONNECTION EVENT AND FAMILY PICNIC WITH MUSIC THERAPY. CARE PACKAGES ARE DELIVERED TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH MEDICALLY COMPLEX, NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AT ST. LOUIS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, CARDINAL GLENNON, AND RANKEN JORDAN AS WELL AS DELIVERED TO FAMILIES HOMES.

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 October 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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