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Jacobs Chance Inc

Jacobs Chance enriches lives by empowering individuals 5-40 years old with developmental intellectual and or physical disabilities through inclusive programs that promote personal development and positive relationships. The …

Human Services Richmond, VA EIN: 462106307 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Jacobs Chance Inc

Provide 5 full seasons of adapted sports surfing camp and inclusive health and fitness programs for children teens and young adults with disabilities Provide for four weeks of inclusive summer camp and a variety of special events and outdoor adventures for those with developmental intellectual andor physical disabilities Provide day enrichment programming for young adults with disabilities in a variety of areas such as STEM art dance music life skills and culinary arts

Founded
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
N60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Mission

Jacobs Chance enriches lives by empowering individuals 5-40 years old with developmental intellectual and or physical disabilities through inclusive programs that promote personal development and positive relationships. The Organization provides inclusive recreation athletics socialization and skills training for children teens and young adults with developmental intellectual and or physical disabilities and the medically fragile.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.11%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.7% of total expenses ($60,272 of $409,686).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.73
Program$0.73

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Jacobs Chance Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 77% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Jacobs Chance Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Richmond, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 462106307. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $460K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Jacobs Chance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 462106307. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Jacobs Chance Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Jacobs Chance Inc is located in Richmond, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Jacobs Chance Inc has $460K in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Jacobs Chance Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $460K in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Jacobs Chance Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Jacobs Chance Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Provide 5 full seasons of adapted sports surfing camp and inclusive health and fitness programs for children teens and young adults with disabilities Provide for four weeks of inclusive summer camp and a variety of special events and outdoor adventures for those with developmental intellectual andor physical disabilities Provide day enrichment programming for young adults with disabilities in a variety of areas such as STEM art dance music life skills and culinary arts Jacobs Chance Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $460K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Jacobs Chance Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Jacobs Chance Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 462106307, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
73% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CA
Catherine M••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 49 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2013
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Jacobs Chance Inc

What is Jacobs Chance Inc?
Jacobs Chance Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Richmond, United States. Provide 5 full seasons of adapted sports surfing camp and inclusive health and fitness programs for children teens and young adults with disabilities Provide for four weeks of inclusive summer camp and a variety of special events and outdoor adventures for those with developmental intellectual andor physical disabilities Provide day enrichment programming for young adults with disabilities in a variety of areas such as STEM art dance music life skills and culinary arts
When was Jacobs Chance Inc founded?
Jacobs Chance Inc was founded in 2013.
Who leads Jacobs Chance Inc?
Catherine Mardigian serves as Executive Director.
Where is Jacobs Chance Inc located?
Headquartered in Richmond, VA, United States.
What is Jacobs Chance Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
Is Jacobs Chance Inc trustworthy?
Jacobs Chance Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Jacobs Chance Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 462106307.
What is Jacobs Chance Inc's website?
https://www.jacobschance.org