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Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by JUST THE BEGINNING.

Totals

Total revenue
$291,743
Total expenses
$300,360
Contributions and grants received
$290,071
Grants paid
$15,135
Program service revenue
$2,500
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
-$828
Total assets, end of year
$83,872
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$83,872
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$199,987
Management and general expenses
$70,324
Fundraising expenses
$30,049
Program service expenses (Part III)
$199,987

Program services were 66.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $7,537

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $0

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $282,534

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $0

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Case Management

    total $2,500 · related or exempt $2,500 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $7,537

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $828

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$828 · unrelated business $0 · excluded -$828

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $15,135 · program services $15,135

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $67,055 · program services $40,905 · management and general $16,975 · fundraising $9,175

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $73,685 · program services $44,950 · management and general $18,653 · fundraising $10,082

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $2,820 · program services $1,621 · management and general $876 · fundraising $323

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $23,728 · program services $13,640 · management and general $7,367 · fundraising $2,721

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $9,516 · program services $6,192 · management and general $2,087 · fundraising $1,237

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $12,600 · program services $0 · management and general $12,600 · fundraising $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $1,500 · program services $0 · management and general $1,500 · fundraising $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $49,755 · program services $49,120 · management and general $487 · fundraising $148

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $2,637 · program services $2,234 · management and general $403 · fundraising $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $8,332 · program services $6,473 · management and general $970 · fundraising $889

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $5,180 · program services $1,285 · management and general $872 · fundraising $3,023

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $18,000 · program services $10,916 · management and general $4,997 · fundraising $2,087

  • 17 · Travel

    total $1,719 · program services $1,719 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $3,918 · program services $3,661 · management and general $257 · fundraising $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $1,836 · program services $0 · management and general $1,836 · fundraising $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $1,600 · program services $1,090 · management and general $377 · fundraising $133

  • 24a · Other expenses: Membership Dues

    total $396 · program services $98 · management and general $67 · fundraising $231

  • 24b · Other expenses: Training and Materials

    total $948 · program services $948 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $88,852 · end of year $75,223

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $500 · end of year $6,702

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $7,356

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $5,409

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $3,135 · end of year $1,947

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $11,931 · end of year $27,328

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $80,556 · end of year $56,544

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

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

  • Empowerment Programs Serving Justice-Involved Individuals Our Empowerment Programs are designed to address the underlying causes of justice involvement while providing participants with the tools, accountability, and support needed to achieve lasting transformation. Empowerment Diversion Program (24 Months) The Empowerment Diversion Program is a minimum 24-month intensive program for justice-involved women who are facing incarceration and have been given the opportunity to remain in the community through diversion. Participants receive trauma-informed behavioral health case management, individualized service planning, life skills education, workforce readiness, substance use recovery support, court advocacy, healthy relationship education, financial literacy, and employment preparation. The program emphasizes personal accountability while helping women develop sustainable lifestyle changes that reduce recidivism and strengthen family stability. Empowerment Reentry Program (6 Months) The Empowerment Reentry Program provides a structured six-month transition for women returning to the community following incarceration. Participants receive individualized support focused on employment, housing stability, behavioral health, family reunification, life skills, transportation, community resource navigation, and long-term self-sufficiency. The program equips women with the confidence and resources necessary to successfully rebuild their lives. Prison Training Program (8 Weeks) The Prison Training Program is an eight-week trauma-informed curriculum delivered within correctional facilities prior to release. Participants engage in classes focused on trauma recovery, emotional wellness, healthy decision-making, communication, financial literacy, workforce readiness, goal setting, resilience, and successful community reintegration, preparing them for a smoother transition upon release. Leadership Development Program (6 Months) The Leadership Development Program is a six-month program designed to cultivate leadership, confidence, and civic engagement among program graduates and participants. Through leadership training, professional development, public speaking, mentoring, volunteerism, and community engagement, participants develop the skills necessary to become positive leaders within their families, workplaces, and communities.

    Expenses $125,739 · Grants $12,910 · Revenue $2,500

  • Career Success Navigation Career Success Navigation prepares participants for meaningful employment that leads to long-term economic mobility and family-sustaining wages. Coaching to Employment - THRIVE Workforce Resilience Training (8 Weeks) The THRIVE (Transforming Habits, Rebuilding Identity, Vision & Empowerment) Workforce Resilience Training is an eight-week trauma-informed workforce development program that prepares participants for long-term workplace success. The curriculum combines workforce readiness, emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict resolution, financial capability, professional behavior, healthy workplace relationships, time management, and career planning to help participants develop the confidence and skills necessary to obtain and retain employment. Technical Training to Employment (16 Weeks)

    Expenses $62,843 · Grants $2,225

  • Community Outreach Just The Beginning believes community transformation occurs through collaboration, education, and access to opportunities. Second Chance Hiring Event The annual Second Chance Hiring Event connects justice-involved individuals and other job seekers with second-chance employers, workforce agencies, educational institutions, and community resources. Participants have access to on-site interviews, résumé assistance, workforce coaching, supportive services, and employment opportunities that promote long-term career success. Fall Carnival The annual Fall Carnival is a family-centered community event designed to strengthen neighborhoods by providing free food, family activities, children's entertainment, health and wellness resources, community services, educational information, and workforce opportunities. Together, the Second Chance Hiring Event and Fall Carnival are expected to serve more than 1,000 individuals annually, expanding access to critical resources while strengthening community connections.

    Expenses $9,079

  • #HealthyMatters Workshops The #HealthyMatters initiative promotes health equity by addressing the physical, mental, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual well-being of participants through interactive workshops held throughout the year. Nutrition Workshop (4 Weeks) A four-week workshop designed to improve nutrition knowledge, meal planning, food budgeting, healthy cooking habits, and disease prevention through practical education and hands-on activities. Mental Health Workshop (8 Weeks) An eight-week workshop providing trauma-informed education on stress management, emotional wellness, resilience, healthy coping skills, self-awareness, and mental health resources that promote healing and long-term wellness. Physical Health Workshop (8 Weeks) An eight-week wellness workshop promoting healthy lifestyles through physical activity, movement, mindfulness, preventive health education, chronic disease awareness, and practical strategies that improve overall health and well-being.

    Expenses $2,326

As filed on the 2025 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Jenice Jones

    PRESIDENT & CEO

    Total calculated
    $67,055
    From this org
    $54,680
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,375
    Hours/week
    50

  • Anita Barnes

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Areyell Scott

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Lindsay McAteer

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Steven Lee

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Tammy Pea

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Izetta Gibson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Keith Carpenter

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Mary Burchett

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Rachel Wolfe

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2025
Filed
30 October 2026
IRS schema version
2025v4.0
Source object
202632589349300128

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