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JESSIES CLOSET FOSTER CHILD RESOURCE CENTER INC
Yuma, AZ · EIN 820909491 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P32 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · jessiescloset.org
revenue
$164K
expenses
$171K
net assets
$70K
employees
0
volunteers
17
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

The Center's primary purpose is to provides clothing, comfort items such as stuffed animals, handmade quilts and pillows; as well as providing basic hygiene items including diapers, wipes, etc. We serve primarily Yuma County in Arizona.

profile · synthesized from sources

Jessie's Closet Foster Child Resource Center provides essential clothing and basic needs to foster children in Yuma County, Arizona. The organization operates a boutique-style resource center where foster families can access high-quality clothing, diapers, car seats, and hygiene items. Founded in 2013 by members of a local church, it supports foster children during placement transitions and helps foster parents stretch limited state reimbursements.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $707
    The Center provided diapers, wipes, and other basic hygiene products to foster children.
  2. #2 $655
    The Center provided small gifts that would help encourage and support foster families and children.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Hidden Treasures Online Sales
Online platform featuring high-quality donated items; proceeds support foster families and operations
Jessie's Closet Resource Center
A boutique-style center where foster families access free clothing, diapers, car seats, and basic needs for children in foster care
Jessie’s Treasures Thrift Store
On-site thrift store that sells donated goods to generate revenue for the organization and support foster families
MyBags Program
Provides hand-made bags containing age-appropriate hygiene items, toys, and essentials for newly placed foster children to keep with them
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Comfort and Care Kits for Hospitalized Youth 4 activities
    • Distribute care bags with hygiene items and toys to foster children
      Provides "MyBags," handmade care bags containing age-appropriate hygiene products and a toy, to foster children to support emotional well-being and personal care.
    • Providing "MyBags" for Foster Children
      Provides "MyBags," which are handmade bags containing age-appropriate hygiene items and a toy for foster children.
    • Providing Hygiene and Comfort Items
      Provides "MyBags," which are handmade bags containing age-appropriate hygiene items and a toy for foster children.
    • Providing Hygiene and Comfort Items
      Provides "MyBags," which are handmade bags containing age-appropriate hygiene items and a toy for foster children.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 4 activities
    • Operate foster child resource center providing clothing and basic needs
      Provides foster children and families with access to free clothing, diapers, car seats, hygiene items, and emotional support through an in-person resource center. The center includes a dedicated children's boutique environment with changing rooms and on-site laundry facilities to support dignity and hygiene.
    • Operating a Resource Center and Children's Boutique
      Operates an in-person resource center and a dedicated children's boutique where foster children can shop for clothing, diapers, car seats, and other basic needs in a supportive environment, addressing both material and emotional needs.
    • Operating a Resource Center for Foster Children and Families
      Operates an in-person resource center, Jessie's Closet, providing foster children with access to clothing, diapers, car seats, and emotional support. This includes a dedicated children's boutique where foster children can shop in a supportive environment, and the provision of basic clothing items like socks and underwear to supplement state allowances.
    • Operating a Resource Center for Foster Children and Families
      Operates an in-person resource center, Jessie's Closet, providing foster children with access to clothing, diapers, car seats, and emotional support. This includes a dedicated children's boutique where foster children can shop in a supportive environment, and the provision of basic clothing items like socks and underwear to supplement state allowances.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 4 activities
    • Operate thrift store to generate funding and distribute donated goods
      Runs "Jessie's Treasures" thrift store, both in-person and online, to sell donated items and generate funds that support foster families. The store involves sorting, pricing, and selling donations, with proceeds directly supporting the organization’s mission.
    • Operating Jessie's Treasures Thrift Store
      Operates Jessie's Treasures Thrift Store, selling donated items both in-store and online as 'hidden treasures' to generate funds that support foster families and the resource center's operations.
    • Operating a Thrift Store for Fundraising
      Operates Jessie’s Treasures Thrift Store, selling donated items both in-store and online as 'hidden treasures' to generate funds that support foster families and the expansion of the resource center.
    • Operating a Thrift Store for Fundraising
      Operates Jessie's Treasures Thrift Store, selling donated items both in-store and online as 'hidden treasures' to generate funds that support foster families and the expansion of the resource center.
  • Outdoor Shade Structure Construction 3 activities
    • Facility development and maintenance for program operations
      Manages the physical infrastructure of Jessie's Closet, including transforming unused spaces, conducting major renovations, and maintaining the building and landscaping to support program delivery.
    • Maintaining and Expanding Facilities
      Maintains the organization's building and landscaping, and has undertaken renovations and moves to larger locations to improve service capacity, including adding a dedicated changing room and on-site laundry facilities.
    • Maintaining and Expanding Facilities
      Maintains the organization's building and landscaping, and has undertaken renovations and moves to larger locations to improve service capacity, including adding a dedicated changing room and on-site laundry facilities.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Expand organizational capacity through staffing
      Hired assistants to extend operating hours and improve service delivery to foster families, increasing the organization’s ability to meet community needs.
    • Expanding Operational Capacity
      Expanded operational capacity through facility renovations, moving to a larger location, and hiring assistants to extend operating hours and improve services to foster families.
    • Expanding Operational Capacity
      Hired assistants to expand operating hours and improve service delivery to foster families.
    • Expanding Operational Capacity
      Hired assistants to expand operating hours and improve service to foster families.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$164K
Contributions & grants$69K42%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$180%
Other revenue$95K
expenses
Total expenses$171K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$86K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$70K
Cash$70K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$70K
Liquid reserves5.0 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +15.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Clinton Augustyn President 5 $6K
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Child Safety Partner — Collaborates with DCS to support foster children and families, operating within the state's foster care system framework.
  • Desert Grace Community Church of the Nazarene Partner — The missions council of the church initiated the idea for Jessie's Closet, and the organization was initially housed on the church campus.
  • Desert Grace Community Church of the Nazarene Partner — The organization's president works at this church.
  • Yuma Community Theater Partner — The organization's Vice-President serves in a leadership role at this theater.
  • Yuma Schools Consortium Partner — A board director also serves as the Director of Transportation for this consortium.