Josephines Place Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Josephines Place creates a safe, welcoming space where women have access to classes, workshops, and programs that enable them to grow in confidence, develop competencies and life skills, realize their potential, and uplift their families, communities and future generations.
- Income
- $555,060
- Spending
- $473,462
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 20.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 48%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 54
- Highest pay
- $73,500, executive director
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
Strong: 95 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 20.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% 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
Good: 70 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $372,154 spent. Josephines Place provides programs and activities to serve the needs of women in an economically poor area. Our services are free. Not only do we provide skills-based classes but we focus on the total woman to build confidence, foster personal growth, be better equipped to meet the challenges of day-to-day life, and to realize ones potential. We do this through educational, cultural, and life skills training and programs. Our most popular classes are our English as a second language (ESL. We offer job readiness programs to give them skills to enter the workforce such as computer training, interviewing prep, resume writing, and job application assistance. We take great pride in their accomplishments. In addition to professional development, Josephines Place mentors and mutual support in an individual/small group setting. We provide support groups for mothers with autistic and special needs children, victims of domestic violence, and Madre to Madre on topics that effect ones everyday life. In the spirit of learning new skills that tap into ones creativity, we offer sessions in arts & crafts, painting, sewing and quilting, knitting/crochet, and much more. We also host many cultural gatherings to promote camaraderie and connections. Our cultural events promote sharing and community building amongst the women. Healthy living is an important focus for finding a mind, body, soul balance in ones life. We offer yoga, tai chi, exercise classes, and workshops on healthy life style/ healthy eating and ways to relieve stress. Our hydroponic garden and outside courtyard garden produces vegetables and herbs for the women to share with their families.
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
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.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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