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Justme for Justus

to support educational programs and charitable grants whose purpose is to protect the environment and address the impacts of climate change, with a focus on youth leadership, under-served …

Environment South Freeport, ME EIN: 932999628 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Justme for Justus

JustME for JustUS ensures that rural young people in Maine have their voices heard on the issues impacting the places they live and their local communities.

Founded
Headquarters
South Freeport, ME
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2024

Mission

to support educational programs and charitable grants whose purpose is to protect the environment and address the impacts of climate change, with a focus on youth leadership, under-served rural populations, those vulnerable to climate change, and equity, and any other lawful activity for which non-profit corporations may be organized under the State of Maine.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 59%
Peer average: 72%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.59
Program$0.59

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Justme for Justus has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 75% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Justme for Justus is a registered environment nonprofit based in South Freeport, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2024. Its EIN is 932999628. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $252K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Justme for Justus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 932999628. 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.

Justme for Justus has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Justme for Justus is located in South Freeport, ME, United States. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.

Based on official tax filings, Justme for Justus has $252K in annual revenue. It allocates 59% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Justme for Justus is classified as an Environment 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 $252K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Justme for Justus. 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, Justme for Justus 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 59% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

JustME for JustUS ensures that rural young people in Maine have their voices heard on the issues impacting the places they live and their local communities. Justme for Justus is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2024.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 59% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $252K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Justme for Justus are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Justme for Justus is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 932999628, 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
59% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

LA
Laura B•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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 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
Environment this charity 30,143
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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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • 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 · 2024
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Justme for Justus

What is Justme for Justus?
Justme for Justus is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in South Freeport, United States. JustME for JustUS ensures that rural young people in Maine have their voices heard on the issues impacting the places they live and their local communities.
When was Justme for Justus founded?
Justme for Justus was founded in 2024.
Who leads Justme for Justus?
Laura Bither serves as Director.
Where is Justme for Justus located?
Headquartered in South Freeport, ME, United States.
What is Justme for Justus's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 59% of expenses go to program services.
Is Justme for Justus trustworthy?
Justme for Justus has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Justme for Justus's registration number?
IRS EIN: 932999628.
What is Justme for Justus's website?
http://www.justmeforjustus.org