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J Bar J Youth Services Inc

EIN 93-0677650 · Bend, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTES INNOVATIVE OPTIONS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$15.2 million
Spending
$14.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
225
Volunteers
271
Highest pay
$184,348, ceo

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

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (4)
  1. $7.0 million spent. J BAR J BOYS RANCH AND J5FACILITATING POSITIVE CHANGE FOR YOUTH: A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR ADJUDICATED TEEN BOYS, PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO RESTRUCTURE THINKING, SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY, AND GROW IN RESPONSIBILITY. J5 OFFERS SHORT-TERM STABILIZATION, ASSISTING BOYS ON PAROLE OR PROBATION TO MOVE TO LESSER LEVEL OF SUPPORT BY TEACHING INTERVENTION AND DE-ESCALATION SKILLS. BOTH ARE SERVED THROUGH THE J BAR J LEARNING CENTER, AN ON-SITE, PRIVATE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM CONTRACTED WITH THE BEND-LA PINE SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHICH OFFERS A DIPLOMA TRACK AND GED PREPARATION AND TESTING. THEY WORK TO INCREASE GRADE LEVEL AND RE-ENGAGE STUDENTS IN THE LEARNING PROCESS.
  2. $1.0 million spent. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL OREGONDEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL: MATCHING PROFESSIONALLY SCREENED ADULT MENTORS (BIGS) AND KIDS (LITTLES) TO DEFEND, IGNITE AND EMPOWER THEIR POTENTIAL. REDEFINE WHAT IS POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN IN CENTRAL OREGON! MENTORING IMPROVES THE FUTURES OF MENTEES THROUGH BETTER GRADES, ACHIEVEMENT OF HIGHER LEVELS OF EDUCATION, AND IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS. YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A MENTOR GROW PERSONALLY AND HAVE BETTER SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THAN THOSE WHO DO NOT. YET MANY KIDS IN CENTRAL OREGON NEVER HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY, YOUR DONATION WILL EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION.
  3. $3.9 million spent. PREVENTION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH CASCADE YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES, HELPING KIDS TO THE NEXT STEP TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY: OUTREACH AND DROP-IN HOURS FOR MEALS, SHOWERS, AND CONNECTION TO OTHER SERVICES. CRISIS INTERVENTION AND EMERGENCY SHELTER GIVES KIDS A SAFE RESPITE WHILE MAKING A PLAN. LIVING OPTIONS FOR TEENS (THE LOFT) IS A LONGER TERM SHELTER THAT HELPS YOUTH FINISH HIGH SCHOOL, GET A JOB, AND LEARN LIFE SKILLS. ANTI-TRAFFICKING PROJECT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND CRISIS INTERVENTION, ASSISTS IN CREATING SAFETY PLANS, AS WELL AS OFFERING MUCH NEEDED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS OF SEX AND LABOR TRAFFICKING. THEY COORDINATE THE DESCHUTES COUNTY COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN (CSEC) RESPONSE TEAM.
  4. $496,621 spent. KINDRED CONNECTIONS - MOBILIZING AND EQUIPPING MENTORINGFAMILIES AND TEN AREA CHURCH COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT WHILE PARENTS FACING A CRISIS SUCH AS ILLNESS,JOB LOSS OR HOMELESSNESS, WORK TO SECURE STABILITY FOR THEIR FAMILIES. PROVIDING SUPPORT IN THOSE TIMES OFNEED CAN HELP KEEP THE FAMILY TOGETHER.GRANDMA'S HOUSE - PROGRAMS & SHELTER FOR PREGNANT & PARENTING GIRLS - GRANDMA'S HOUSE PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER TO HOMELESS AND/OR ABUSED PREGNANT GIRLS AND YOUNG MOTHERS. A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN LEARN ABOUT HEALTH AND PARENTING, CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION, AND GAIN THE LIFE SKILLS FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION INTO INDEPENDENCE. THE ONLY SHELTER AND PROGRAM OF ITS KIND EAST OF THE CASCADES IN OREGON

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

  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 June 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 November 1972.

    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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