JUST THE BEGINNING

EIN: 264802076 501(c)(3) Religion

TULSA, OK

Total Revenue
$281,408
Total Expenses
$285,619
Total Assets
$92,487
Net Assets
$92,487
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
OK
Principal Officer
Jenice Jones
Phone
9186910519
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

JUST THE BEGINNING, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $281K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Empowering justice-involved women to break cycles while promoting health equity and strengthening our community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $74,394 Revenue: $0

Career Development - Focus: Workforce readiness, job placement, and entrepreneurship. Outputs: 95 participants completed job training 40 women joined small business workshops 25 secured jobs or...

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Career Development - Focus: Workforce readiness, job placement, and entrepreneurship. Outputs: 95 participants completed job training 40 women joined small business workshops 25 secured jobs or internships Outcomes: 65% gained employment within 3 months 72% created professional resumes or portfolios 15 launched micro-enterprises or income-generating projects

Program 2
Expenses: $62,011 Revenue: $0

Empowerment Program - Diversion, Reentry, Prison Training, and Leadership Development Focus: Personal development, trauma healing, and mentoring. Outputs: 85 women participated in empowerment cohorts...

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Empowerment Program - Diversion, Reentry, Prison Training, and Leadership Development Focus: Personal development, trauma healing, and mentoring. Outputs: 85 women participated in empowerment cohorts 150+ group coaching sessions 30 mentorship matches Outcomes: 92% reported improved emotional well-being 78% increased self-confidence and decision-making skills 65% achieved stable housing or employment

Program 3
Expenses: $12,794 Revenue: $0

HealthyMatters - Nutrition, Mental, Physical, & Spiritual Healing Focus: Wellness, recovery, and health education. Outputs: 60 women completed trauma-informed recovery sessions 45 health and...

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HealthyMatters - Nutrition, Mental, Physical, & Spiritual Healing Focus: Wellness, recovery, and health education. Outputs: 60 women completed trauma-informed recovery sessions 45 health and nutrition workshops delivered 25 received individualized wellness plans Outcomes: 80% improved mental health awareness 70% maintained sobriety milestones for 6+ months 58% increased engagement in preventative healthcare

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $283,030
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-1,622
TOTAL REVENUE $281,408

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,086
Salaries & Benefits $173,772
Fundraising Expenses $62,917
Program Expenses $161,144
Other Expenses $91,576
TOTAL EXPENSES $285,619

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $281,408 $209,802 +0.3%
Expenses $285,619 $254,970 +0.1%
Net Income $-4,211 $-45,168 -0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
4
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$66,599
Total Directors
9
$66,599
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENICE JONES PRESIDENT & CEO 50
Officer Director
$55,573 $11,026 $66,599
ANITA BARNES CHAIR 1.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AREYELL SCOTT Secretary 1.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY MCATEER Treasurer 1.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN LEE Director 1.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY PEA DIRECTOR 1.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Izetta Gibson Director 1.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH CARPENTER DIRECTOR 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Burchett Director 1.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $281,408 $285,619 $92,487 $-4,211
2023 $209,802 $254,970 $96,703 $-45,168
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