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Becoming Jackson Whole

EIN 84-2871103 · Jackson, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Becoming Jackson Whole is to help our community respond to the challenges of its times with focus, compassion, and resilience.

Income
$354,040
Spending
$337,286
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
0
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$115,000, president

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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 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 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% 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 75% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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 (2)
  1. $124,289 spent. Mindfulness Works Series: 80 people served In partnership with Teton County Library, we hosted monthly gatherings, facilitated by BJW trainers, that provide opportunities to practice together, share tools and experiences, and support one another in our efforts to bring mindfulness into our homes and workplaces. We know from experience that habits stick better when we learn together, and the Mindfulness Works Series helps us build stronger relationships within the BJW community. Mindfulness Train-the-Trainer Program for Jackson Police Department 8 people served An eight-hour resilience and mindfulness training conducted with Jackson Police Department in February. Along with a month of coaching support during Zoom office hours facilitated by MBAT-certified local trainers and daily digital communication Continued coaching and support following Mindfulness-Based Attention Training with the Jackson Police Department 40 people served Ongoing interaction to provide support as the department implements mindfulness practice into organizational structure.
  2. $124,289 spent. Community Engagement:The Summit: Giving Rise to a Mindful Community 150 people served The 2024 Summit took place October 10-11 at Center for the Arts. Our impressive speaker roster of nationally recognized leaders in the mindfulness arena, academics, innovators, and community change-makers is a humbling demonstration that our mission to make mindfulness second nature here has attracted the attention of leading experts on community wellness and mental health. They came to meet the local leaders guiding our movement and to share the latest research, tools, and practical applications.Annual Digital Challenge: 400 people served A January online challenge with daily motivational emails, and recorded and live guided practices, were provided as an ongoing self-guided program. 4th Annual TRYathlon: Fitness for Body & Mind: 200 people served A fun, free, family-friendly and bilingual program including mindfulness practice, all-abilities yoga instruction, mountain hiking, and more. Digital outreach | social media engagement: 4,720+ people served Our online audience opened 347,492 emails, newsletters, and blog posts (of the more than 620,000 sent). More than 1,800 readers follow our social media accounts with nearly 200 instances of direct feedback on BJW digital content per month. Our most popular content, an automated mindfulness challenge, has been updated to allow readers to join it at any time and receive the prompts by text message, if they choose. Community practice on Zoom: 140 people served Free guided mindfulness practices conducted each Friday morning, with more than 7,500 collective minutes of practice logged.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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