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Jessicas House

EIN 93-3606768 · Turlock, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JESSICA'S HOUSE PROVIDES SUPPORT IN A SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES GRIEVING A DEATH BECAUSE NO ONE SHOULD GRIEVE ALONE.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
24
Volunteers
215
Highest pay
$475,481, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 7 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 September 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 (3)
  1. $1.0 million spent. PEER SUPPORT GROUPS: DURING A TIME OF UNIMAGINABLE LOSS, JESSICA'S HOUSE PROVIDES PEER SUPPORT IN A SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS, BY PROVIDING MOMENTS OF CONNECTION, EXPRESSION THROUGH ART AND PLAY, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE AND PRACTICE COPING SKILLS. GROUPS AT JESSICA'S HOUSE ARE OFFERED EVERY OTHER WEEK. PARTICIPANTS ARE PLACED IN GROUPS BY AGE, TYPE OF LOSS, AND RELATIONSHIP TO THE PERSON WHO DIED.FAMILIES ATTEND GROUP TOGETHER AND SHARE A MEAL AS THEY ARRIVE. AFTER DINNER, EACH PERSON IN THE FAMILY ATTENDS GROUP WITH THEIR PEERS. EACH GROUP SESSION IS 1.5 HOURS AND IS FACILITATED BY JESSICA'S HOUSE STAFF AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. ALL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.
  2. $89,615 spent. SCHOOL GROUP PROGRAM: JESSICA'S HOUSE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ALSO PROVIDE WEEKLY PEER SUPPORT GROUPS ON CAMPUS AT SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT OUR ZIP CODE SERVICE AREA. SCHOOL GROUPS MEET FOR ONE HOUR DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK WITH SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF GRIEVING CHILDREN BY PROVIDING PEER CONNECTIONS, EXPRESSION THROUGH ART, AND PRACTICING COPING SKILLS.
  3. $175,496 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: JESSICA'S HOUSE OFFERS COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRAINING FOR TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, FAMILY SERVICE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES. INCLUDED IN THIS TRAINING IS EDUCATION AROUND GRIEF AND TRAUMA, AS WELL AS EXPRESSIVE ART ACTIVITIES AND OTHER PRACTICAL TOOLS TO USE AS YOU SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE GRIEVING. TRAINING SESSIONS ARE PROVIDED AT JESSICA'S HOUSE AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS.JESSICA'S HOUSE OFFERS OUTREACH TO COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCIES WITH TABLING EVENTS AND PROVIDING GRIEF SUPPORT RESOURCES. JESSICA'S HOUSE PROVIDES SEVERAL WRITTEN RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES IN GRIEF, INCLUDING A BOOK AND PODCAST, WHEN GRIEF COMES HOME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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