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JCF is a student-led non-profit that inspires, engages, and strengthens the community through innovative leadership and service.
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Josephine County Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJosephine County Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Murphy, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 465474176. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $344K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Josephine County Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 465474176. 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.
Josephine County Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Josephine County Foundation is located in Murphy, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Josephine County Foundation has $344K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Josephine County Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $344K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Josephine County Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Josephine County Foundation 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
JCF is a student-led non-profit that inspires, engages, and strengthens the community through innovative leadership and service. Josephine County Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $344K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Josephine County Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Josephine County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 465474176, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Josephine County Board of Commissioners votes to remove HR director - kobi5.com
Fire danger level changing to extreme in Jackson and Josephine Counties - KDRV
Josephine County commissioners undo a controversial department merger - Jefferson Public Radio
Josephine County to launch Veterans Recognition Program - kobi5.com
Nonprofit restores 7-mile trail in Josephine County after wildfire damage - kobi5.com
Josephine County Master Gardeners provide practical guidance - OSU Extension Service
Josephine County has Oregon's lowest student vaccination rate - Jefferson Public Radio
Eight candidates compete for Josephine County commissioner seat - Jefferson Public Radio
Josephine County commissioner race draws crowded field - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Josephine County commissioner candidates outline priorities in Seat 2 race - Jefferson Public Radio
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 33 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2011
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Josephine County Foundation
- What is Josephine County Foundation?
- Josephine County Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Murphy, United States. JCF is a student-led non-profit that inspires, engages, and strengthens the community through innovative leadership and service.
- When was Josephine County Foundation founded?
- Josephine County Foundation was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Josephine County Foundation?
- Frank Ault serves as Chairman.
- Where is Josephine County Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Murphy, OR, United States.
- What is Josephine County Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Josephine County Foundation trustworthy?
- Josephine County Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Josephine County Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 465474176.
- What is Josephine County Foundation's website?
- http://www.jcfserves.org