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Nonprofit · EIN 33-0776076

JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

Financials

$3.6M$3.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$3,623,622$3,203,599$420,023$4,250,026$1,450,733$2,799,293
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,146,212
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$522,590
Other revenue
-$522,590

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,183,599
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$3,203,599

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,087,048
Total assets, end of year
$4,250,026
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,450,733
Net assets, end of year
$2,799,293
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,573,879
Net assets with donor restrictions
$225,414
Gross receipts
$4,146,212
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1997
State of legal domicile
CA

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
LANCE TUCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$2,042,549$17,605
RYAN OSTROMCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$1,157,502$47,634
DAWN HOOPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$845,353$42,861
ULONDA SAINZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$455,005$34,269
PEGGY CHAPMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$344,783$19,239
SHEENA DOUGHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$329,582$27,924
DARIN HARRIS THRU 325DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$271,747$67,291
MARK MADDENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$308,765$27,701
MATT HAMILTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$247,221$13,540

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9357 SPECTRUM CENTER BLVD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123-1444
In care of
% TAX GROUP
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DAWN HOOPER, 9357 SPECTRUM CENTER BLVD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Signed the 990
DAWN HOOPER, DIRECTOR
Phone
(858) 571-2538
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE ACCESS AND EXPLORE LIFE OUTSIDE THE BOX. THE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONS THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS, WITH A FOCUS ON FEEDING, EDUCATING, AND EMPOWERING KIDS AND FAMILIES. OUR PRIMARY COMMUNITY PARTNER IS SHARE OUR STRENGTH/NO KID HUNGRY, ALONG WITH 100+ LOCAL, YOUTH-SERVING NONPROFITS ACROSS JACK IN THE BOX RESTAURANT COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION") CONTRIBUTES MONEY AND VOLUNTEER TIME TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT FEED, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER YOUTH. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTED $1,477,975 WORTH OF GRANTS.
    Expenses $1,477,975 · grants $1,477,975
  • JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION") HAS A NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH SHARE OUR STRENGTH / NO KID HUNGRY WHICH IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ALIGNS WITH THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE TO FEED, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER YOUTH. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE FOUNDATION RAISED AND CONTRIBUTED $1,300,450 TO SHARE OUR STRENGTH / NO KID HUNGRY.
    Expenses $1,300,450 · grants $1,300,450
  • JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION") PARTNERED WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND AMERICA'S CHARITIES (501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS) TO AID COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY CRISES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE FOUNDATION RAISED AND CONTRIBUTED $230,000 TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND $100,000 TO AMERICA'S CHARITIES.
    Expenses $350,000 · grants $330,000
  • JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION") PROVIDES SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UP TO $2,000 TO EMPLOYEES OF ITS RELATED AFFILIATE, JACK IN THE BOX INC. OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR FRANCHISEES, WHO ARE IMPACTED BY UNANTICIPATED AND UNAVOIDABLE EMERGENCIES THAT CAUSE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND ARE NOT OTHERWISE COVERED BY INSURANCE, GOVERNMENTAL OR PRIVATE AGENCIES OR THROUGH THEIR OWN PERSONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES.
    Expenses $75,174 · grants $75,174

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
33-0776076
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
2023
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,250,026
Income (IRS master file)
$4,146,212

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
February 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
May 8, 2023
Reinstated
Effective February 15, 2023

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

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025–––IRS
990September 2024–––IRS
990September 2023$1,458,453$535,958$1,487,793IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION is 33-0776076.
Is JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2023.
Are donations to JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION 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 JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DAWN HOOPER.
Who are the officers and directors of JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does JACK IN THE BOX FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,623,622, expenses of $3,203,599 and total assets of $4,250,026 at year end.

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