Junior League of San Diego Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 33% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAN DIEGO, INC. IS PART OF AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO PROMOTING VOLUNTARISM, DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN AND IMPROVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. JLSD REACHES OUT TO WOMEN OF ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, AND NATIONAL ORIGINS WHO DEMONSTRATE AN INTEREST IN AND COMMITMENT TO VOLUNTARISM. THE CURRENT FOCUS OF JLSD IS TRANSITION AGE FOSTER YOUTH IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA.
- Income
- $337,804
- Spending
- $286,631
- Spent on programs
- 33%
- Reserves
- 51.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 79%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 747
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: 85 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 51.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1533% 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: 91 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $94,883 spent. IMPACT AND ADVOCACY: JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAN DIEGO (JLSD) PLANS AND EXECUTES COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS WITH DOZENS OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN SAN DIEGO THAT ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS THROUGH SINGLE DAY, HIGH IMPACT VOLUNTEER SHIFTS. JLSD'S CURRENT FOCUS AREA IS FOOD INSECURITY WHICH MAY INCLUDE VOLUNTEER SHIFTS SUCH AS SERVING MEALS TO THE HOMELESS, COLLECTING FOOD FOR LOCAL FOOD BANKS, AND HELPING PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION TO AT-RISK POPULATIONS. JLSD IS ALSO COMMITTED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF WOMEN AND YOUTH IN THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE LEGISLATIVE AND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY EFFORTS. JLSD TAKES ACTION ON STATE ISSUES THAT AFFECT OUR PROJECTS AND MISSION WHILE FOCUSING ON THE COMMUNITIES WE DIRECTLY SERVE. RELATING TO SUCH ISSUES, WE EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS AND THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY WHILE FOSTERING COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. JLSD REPORESENTS ITS MEMBERS IN THE STATE PUBLIC POLICY ARENA, WITH EMPHASIS ON EFFORTS TO ASSIST LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER GOVERNMENT OR PRIVATE BODIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAWS AND POLICIES AFFECTING POPULATIONS THAT ARE FOOD INSECURE. SOLUTIONS SUMMIT: JLSD PUTS ON AN ANNUAL WORKING CONFERENCE WITH THE PURPOSE OF SOLVING LARGE-SCALE ISSUES THAT ARE CURRENTLY FACING SAN DIEGO'S FOOD INSECURE POPULATION. THE SUMMIT JUMP-STARTS IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SELECTED TOPIC AREA(S) AND EFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE IN THIS VULNERABLE POPULATION. JLSD'S LARGE NETWORK OF FOOD INSECURE FOCUSED COMMUNITY PARTNERS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE SUMMIT AND CREATE SOLUTION ROADMAPS WHICH JLSD MONITORS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF.BOARD ACADEMY: JLSD'S BOARD ACADEMY TRAINS CURRENT AND FUTURE COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON HOW TO BECOME EFFECTIVE LEADERS OF A NONPROFIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LOCAL NONPROFIT EXPERTS PROVIDE TRAINING ON BOARD ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, DEVELOPING STRATEGIC PLANS, MEASURING IMPACT, MONITORING FINANCIAL STATUS, UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROLE IN PUBLIC POLICY, AND LEARNING HOW TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY AS A BOARD MEMBER. MEMBERS GRADUATE FROM THE SERIES WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATES EFFECTIVELY AND ARE CONFIDENT IN THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO BECOME ACTIVE, PRODUCTIVE BOARD MEMBERS WHO ENGAGE WITH COMPETENCE AND CONFIDENCE. LOCAL PRESENTERS TEACH USING INTERACTIVE AND ENGAGING LECTURES, CASE STUDIES, AND GROUP EXERCISES.
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
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 June 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 February 1944.
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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