Jenna Tatro Memorial Fund
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To create a network of support that will help people suffering from substance abuse disorder. We wish to open doors and remove the barriers for people seeking treatment, ensuring healthy and sustaining patient recovery. We will strive to create pathways for patients to reassimilate into society by supporting the transitions from this disorder, to recovery, to independent living. Finally, we want to make this journey easier for people with substance use disorders and their family members. Developing a recovery community supported by recovery programs, meetings, job skill development and housing.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 3.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 55%
- Employees
- 22
- Highest pay
- $28,562, executive dir.
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 36% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 34% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% 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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a 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
0 of 10Did not give 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
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (4)
- $775,148 spent. Sober Homes - Level 3 Recovery Residence that offers a trauma informed, structured housing approach, utilizing mental health/substance use treatment, education/vocation, and community connections to support client- centered recovery in addiction and psychological trauma.
- $433,894 spent. Jennas Promise Roasting Co & JP's Promising Goods - operate a coffee roasting operation & discount store, respectively. As a facet of Jennas Promise, these operations serve as a platform for outreach and offer workplace development opportunities for those in the program.
- $79,957 spent. Jennas House A Community and Recovery center that hosts regular community events and meetings to support those in recovery. The main floor also serves as an event venue for other community or educational events.
- $26,557 spent. Sober Home voucher program - offers financial assistance to individuals who desire to get into a recovery residence or sober home to begin their recovery, as well as individuals who already reside in sober living but have lost their income due to COVID-19. Money is sent directly to the recovery/sober homes to pay rent. The duration of the assistance is typically 2-6 weeks.
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
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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 September 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 November 4, 2026.
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