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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3023664

JUMPSTART

Also known as JUMPSTART SOUTH CAROLINA

Tax-exempt · SPARTANBURG, SC 29304

Financials

$3.4M$1.7M2023$4.1M$2.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JUMPSTART by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$4,135,139$2,611,099$1,524,040$6,770,334$525,121$6,245,213
December 31, 2023990$3,381,140$1,674,266$1,706,874$5,201,760$483,309$4,718,451
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,245,193
Program service revenue
$811,613
Investment income
$73,129
Net rental income
$200
Net gain from sales of assets
-$593
Other revenue
$5,204

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$154,302
Other salaries and wages
$597,639
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$811,068
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$299,917
Travel
$75,091
Depreciation
$519,048
Program services (functional)
$2,116,540
Management and general (functional)
$176,609
Fundraising (functional)
$317,950

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,201,760
Total assets, end of year
$6,770,334
Total liabilities, end of year
$525,121
Net assets, end of year
$6,245,213
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,532,228
Publicly traded securities
$138,928
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,245,213
Gross receipts
$4,413,405
Employees
24
Volunteers
300
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
SC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CARY SANDERSCEO
Officer
40$126,074$4,600
SHARON MCDOWELLTREASURER, NON BOARD MEMBER
Officer
15$23,628$0
MICHAEL SCHARFFCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROBERT CALDWELL SRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHUCK FIELDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL KIRAKIDESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GWEN JOHNSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DONALD SPANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JON JAMESONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK ESSEXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JON OZMINTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GWEN BRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Cary SandersCEO
Officer
40$103,150$4,600
Michael ScharffChairman
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tommy HoltVice Chair and Secretary
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
Robert Caldwell SrBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Chuck FieldsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael KirakidesBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Gwen JohnsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Donald SpannMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sharon McDowellTreasurer, Non board member
Officer
15$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1050, SPARTANBURG, SC 29304-1050
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CARY SANDERS, PO BOX 1050, SPARTANBURG, SC 29304
Signed the 990
SHARON MCDOWELL, TREASURER
Phone
(888) 403-3815
Return prepared by
MARTIN SMITH & COMPANY CPAS PA

Mission

TO BREAK THE BACK OF RECIDIVISM AND RESTORE BROKEN LIVES BY PROVIDING FAITH-BASED DISCIPLESHIP, TRAINING, AND MENTORING FOR PARTICIPANTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE PRISONS. JUMPSTART PARTNERS WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DISCIPLE THE INCARCERATED AND ASSIST RETURNING CITIZENS WITH RE-ENTRY SERVICES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • REHABILITATION PROGRAM IN 19 SC PRISONS WITH 7000+ PARTICIPANTS SINCE INCEPTION AND 700+ IN 2024. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A 40-WEEK INTENSIVE DISCIPLESHIP PROCESS, PEER-TO PEER ASSESSMENTS TO ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY AND DRIVE GROWTH. CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, MENTORING, SERVING OTHERS, LIVING WITH PURPOSE, AND REENTRY EDUCATION. CORE VALUES INCLUDE ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPONSIBILITY, AND SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITY. OVER 3800 MEN AND WOMEN HAVE GRADUATED FROM JUMPSTART. GRADUATES' RATE OF RECIDIVISM IS SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THAN THE NATIONAL AND STATE AVERAGES REMAINING CONSISTENTLY BELOW 5%.
    Expenses $232,172
  • PROVISION OF LOW COST, SAFE, AND STABLE HOUSING WITH ACCESS TO PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND DENTAL HEALTHCARE TO 78 CLIENTS DURING 2024, AND MORE THAN 600 SINCE INCEPTION. ALSO PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTORING, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY TRAINING, AS WELL AS TRANSPORTATION TO SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYMENT, AND SHOPPING, ASSISTANCE WITH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AS NEEDED, AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. ADDED 4 HOMES FOR A TOTAL OF 11 HOMES AND AN OPPORTUNITY CENTER WITH SPACE FOR CLASSROOM LEARNING, JOB TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
    Expenses $1,315,962 · revenue $216,514
  • PROVIDED JOB TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT FOR JUMPSTART GRADUATES PARTICIPATING IN THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM. JUMPSTART HAS DEVELOPED NUMEROUS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS THAT PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO BE HIRED DIRECTLY OR WORK FIRST THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM, INCUDING ITS LANDSCAPING OPERATION. PARTICIPANTS GAIN VALUABLE WORK TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. EMPLOYMENT ALSO INCLUDED JOBS IN MANUFACTURING, PRINTING, AND CONSTRUCTION.
    Expenses $568,406 · revenue $595,099

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-3023664
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Exempt since
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
6208: JUMPSTART
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,770,334
Income (IRS master file)
$4,413,405

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$4,410,105$2,611,099$6,770,334XML
990December 2023$3,381,140$1,674,266$5,201,760XML
990December 2022$2,281,042$1,380,620$3,625,579IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-3023664).

Questions about JUMPSTART

What is the EIN of JUMPSTART?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JUMPSTART is 26-3023664.
Is JUMPSTART tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Which annual return does JUMPSTART file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of JUMPSTART due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JUMPSTART last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of JUMPSTART?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CARY SANDERS.
Who are the officers and directors of JUMPSTART?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,074 (CARY SANDERS, CEO).
How much revenue does JUMPSTART have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,135,139, expenses of $2,611,099 and total assets of $6,770,334 at year end.

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