Jack.org
STAR RATINGCi's Star Rating is calculated based on the following independent metrics: |
✔+
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Audited financial statements for current and previous years available on the charity’s website.
A-
RESULTS REPORTING
Grade based on the charity's public reporting of the work it does and the results it achieves.
n/r
DEMONSTRATED IMPACT
The demonstrated impact per dollar Ci calculates from available program information.
NEED FOR FUNDING
Charity's cash and investments (funding reserves) relative to how much it spends on programs in most recent year.
72%
CENTS TO THE CAUSE
For a dollar donated, after overhead costs of fundraising and admin/management (excluding surplus) 72 cents are available for programs.
My anchor
Programs
About Jack.org:
Founded in 2013, Jack.org works to engage young people in mental health advocacy, encouraging youth to take care of themselves and their peers. By working with young people, the charity hopes that future generations will not be affected by a negative stigma associated with mental illness. Jack.org reports that suicide is the leading health-related cause of death for young people in Canada.
Jack Summit represented 34% of program spending in F2019. Jack Summits are youth-led gatherings that bring together mental health advocates from across Canada. In F2019, 257 youth attended the National Summit. Jack.org also held regional summits in British Columbia, Yellowknife, Quebec, and Manitoba.
Jack Chapters represented 24% of program spending in F2019. Jack Chapters are small groups of young people who focus on improving mental health in their communities. Chapters are primarily organized at high schools and post-secondary campuses. In F2019, Jack Chapters reached 129,825 youth.
Mental health activities represented 22% of program spending in F2019. In F2019, Jack.org launched Be There, which is an online resource for youth to get mental health support. To date, the page has seen over 100k unique visitors.
Jack Talks represented 20% of program spending in F2019. Jack Talks are mental health presentations for youth aged 15-24. Certified youth speakers talk about mental health using personal stories and mental health education to give youth the tools to look out for themselves and their friends. Currently, Jack.org has 120 certified speakers across Canada. In F2019, Jack.org presented to about 82,000 youth.
My anchor
Results and Impact
In F2019, Jack.org completed surveys on its programs to gauge their effectiveness. 92% of respondents believe that Jack Talks positively shifted their attitudes about mental health in their community. In terms of chapters, 94% of respondents felt confident that they could promote mental health in their community. For summits, 88% of respondents believe that they gained the knowledge to advocate in their communities. The charity does not report the proportion of participants that the surveys reached.
My anchor
Finances
Jack.org is a Medium-sized charity, receiving $4.1m in donations in F2019. Compared to F2018, total donations increased by 60% due to a 139% increase in foundation donations. The charity also received $244k in government funding and $230k in event registration and speaker fees. Administrative costs are 6% of revenues and fundraising costs are 22% of donations. For every dollar donated, 72 cents go to the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending. Funding reserves of $3.8m can cover 1.4 years of annual program costs.
This charity report is an update that has been sent to Jack.org for review. Changes and edits may be forthcoming.
Updated on June 1, 2020 by Tenzin Shomar.
Financial Review
Fiscal year ending June
|
2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative costs as % of revenues | 6.2% | 10.4% | 9.1% |
| Fundraising costs as % of donations | 22.1% | 18.9% | 18.5% |
| Total overhead spending | 28.3% | 29.3% | 27.7% |
| Program cost coverage (%) | 140.9% | 155.4% | 146.3% |
Summary Financial StatementsAll figures in $s |
2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations | 4,075,789 | 2,554,964 | 2,036,644 |
| Goods in kind | 67,651 | 42,738 | 36,808 |
| Government funding | 244,478 | 18,798 | 0 |
| Fees for service | 229,688 | 135,397 | 91,820 |
| Investment income | 71,146 | 11,842 | 6,218 |
| Total revenues | 4,688,752 | 2,763,739 | 2,171,490 |
| Program costs | 2,701,448 | 1,738,525 | 1,094,500 |
| Administrative costs | 286,881 | 285,587 | 197,580 |
| Fundraising costs | 900,607 | 483,308 | 377,340 |
| Total spending | 3,888,940 | 2,507,420 | 1,669,420 |
| Cash flow from operations | 799,816 | 256,319 | 502,070 |
| Capital spending | 149,927 | 71,583 | 20,192 |
| Funding reserves | 3,807,675 | 2,702,018 | 1,601,377 |
Note: Ci has removed amortization from programming, administrative, and fundraising costs pro-rata.
Salary Information
$350k + |
0 |
$300k - $350k |
0 |
$250k - $300k |
0 |
$200k - $250k |
0 |
$160k - $200k |
0 |
$120k - $160k |
1 |
$80k - $120k |
3 |
$40k - $80k |
6 |
< $40k |
0 |
Information from most recent CRA Charities Directorate filings for F2019
My anchor
Comments & Contact
Comments added by the Charity:
The charity provided these comments for a previous version. Updated comments may be provided shortly:
Jack.org in Canada’s only charity that trains and empowers young people to revolutionize mental health by providing education, advocacy training, and mentorship to young people aged 15-24. Through educational Jack Talks presentations, youth-led Jack Chapters, and skill-building Jack Summits, young people identify and dismantle barriers to positive mental health in their communities. With support from Jack.org, young leaders provide relevant mental health education to their peers, normalize difficult conversations, encourage help-seeking, and advocate for safer, more supportive communities.
Jack.org is working towards a Canada where all young people understand how to take care of their own mental health and look out for each other; a Canada without shame and where all young people that need support get the help they deserve. In 2018-2019, 1,900 Jack.org youth leaders from coast to coast to coast will lead 230 Jack Chapters, deliver 400 Jack Talks, and host 30 Jack Summits. Over the past five years, Jack.org youth leaders have started over 400,000 peer-led mental health conversations—and we’re only just getting started.
None of this is possible without the support of our generous donors. Thank you for fuelling the mental health revolution!
Charity Contact
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel: 416-425-2494