JUST THE BEGINNING

Financials

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 14486, TULSA, OK 74159-1486

In care of

% JENICE JONES

Mailing address (990-N for 2020)

P O Box 14486, Tulsa OK 74159

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

Jenice Jones, PO Box 14486, Tulsa, OK 74159

Principal officer (990-N for 2020)

Jenice Jones, P O Box 14486, Tulsa OK 74159

Signed the 990

Jenice Jones, President

Phone

(918) 691-0519

Website

www.justthebeginningok.org

Return prepared by

Stronghold Accounting & Consulting LLC

Mission

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

Program accomplishments

• 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

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.

IRS record

EIN

26-4802076

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2014

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Religion-related (X99)

Assets (IRS master file)

$83,872

Income (IRS master file)

$292,571

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked

May 15, 2012

Posted by the IRS

March 11, 2013

Reinstated

Effective May 15, 2012

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

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 26-4802076).

Questions about JUST THE BEGINNING

What is the EIN of JUST THE BEGINNING?

The employer identification number (EIN) of JUST THE BEGINNING is 26-4802076.

Is JUST THE BEGINNING tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2012.

Are donations to JUST THE BEGINNING tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does JUST THE BEGINNING 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 JUST THE BEGINNING due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did JUST THE BEGINNING last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of JUST THE BEGINNING?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jenice Jones.

Who are the officers and directors of JUST THE BEGINNING?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $54,680 (JENICE JONES, PRESIDENT & CEO).

How much revenue does JUST THE BEGINNING have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $291,743, expenses of $300,360 and total assets of $83,872 at year end.

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