Beautiful Beginnings to Lasting Legacies
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Jumping Juniors is a nonprofit organization dedicted to mentoring and empowering youth through the sport of double dutch while integrating financial literacy, conflict resolution, and leadership development. The organization provides structured programs that promote physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and personal growth, particularly for underserved youth in the Woodlawn community and surrounding areas.
- Income
- $84,697
- Spending
- $89,382
- Reserves
- 5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
- Highest pay
- $9,198, executive director
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (3)
- $55,990 spent. Jumping Juniors Double Dutch & Leadership ProgramBeautiful Beginnings to Lasting Legacies provided year-round Double Dutch programming, leadership development, mentorship, and physical wellness activities for girls ages 518 throughout Chicagos South Side communities. Participants engaged in structured practices, team-building exercises, performances,competitions, and workshops focused on confidence, discipline, teamwork, and self-esteem. During the year, the organization served over 50 youth through weekly programming, community events, and public performances.
- $12,000 spent. Youth Financial Literacy & Empowerment WorkshopsThe organization conducted financial literacy and empowerment workshops for youth ages 1018 focused on budgeting, saving, goal setting, understanding credit, banking basics, and avoiding debt traps. Workshops included interactive learning activities, real-life financial scenarios, and community-basedxperiences designed to strengthen financial decision-making skills and long-term economic awareness. The program benefited approximately 75 youth and families during the year.
- $9,000 spent. Violence Prevention, Conflict Resolution & Wellness ProgrammingBeautiful Beginnings to Lasting Legacies provided violence prevention, conflict resolution, and social-emotional wellness workshops for youth in underserved communities. Programs addressed peer pressure, emotional regulation, communication skills, gun violence awareness, leadership development, and healing-centered engagement.Through camps, workshops, and community events, the organization served more than 100 youth and community members while promoting positive alternatives to violence and strengthening community connection.
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 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? 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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2020.
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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