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Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance

EIN 93-4638365 · Tequesta, FL

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

What it says it does

TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY OF THE JUPITER NARROWS MARINE ECOSYSTEM AND ITS SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

Independent board
25 of 25
5 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no 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.
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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)

$29,789 spent. PERMITTING AND DESIGN OF PROJECT - JNCA CONTINUES TO ENGAGE ENGINEERING FIRM TAYLOR ENGINEERING TO OBTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS AND COMPLETE DESIGN OF THE PROJECT WHICH IS AIMED AT STABILIZING THE ENVIRONMENT AND CREATING CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE MANGROVES AND SEAGRASSES WILL THRIVE. WHILE DURING THIS PERMITTING AND DESIGN PHASE, NO INDIVIDUALS HAVE YET BENEFITED FROM THE PROJECT.
$2,342 spent. OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS - JNCA HAS CONTINUED BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORTERS AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT WHY SAVING THE MANGROVE AND SEAGRASS ECOSYSTEM IS SO IMPORTANT TO EVERYONE WHO ENJOYS THE AREA. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, A WEBSITE, SIGNAGE, MEDIA AND PRESENTATIONS THAT ARE SHARED WIDELY WITH SEVERAL THOUSAND INDIVIDUALS DURING THE YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 2025.
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 May 2024.
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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