JP Jumpers Foundation
General Information
Contact Information
Nonprofit
JP Jumpers Foundation
Address
9700 Lockberry Ridge Loop
Richmond, VA 23237
Phone
804 651-1225
Fax
888 370-3105
Web Site
www.JPJumpersFoundation.org
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At A Glance
Year of Incorporation
2015
Organization's type of tax exempt status
Public Supported Charity
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Statements & Search Criteria
Mission
The mission of JP Jumpers Foundation is to provide hands-on tangible assistance for the everyday challenges
of the special needs community, families and other charitable organizations. This assistance is executed
through fundraising activities where, in turn, donations are made to organizations and individuals to meet their
needs.
The Foundation conducts activity to provide community awareness and education about the special needs
community and legislative activity to advocate for the community and a variety of community programs to assist
further assist the Special Needs Community.
Background
JP JumPers Foundation was started by Pam Mines as an Autism Walk Team in 2007 honor of son JP, 7 months
after he was diagnosed with Autism. He was only 2 years old. JP JumPers started as a team of 6 and by 2012
grew to over 130 During that time the JumPers raised over $11,000 for the Autism Society of Central VA. In
2010, the JP JumPers created an official logo and asked the community to not only for Autism Awareness but
for other community/volunteer projects as well (i.e. Feeding the Homeless, Voter Registration Initiatives, Walks
for Breast Cancer, Down Syndrome and Diabetes, Special Olympics Volunteers; etc. Because of all of the &
JumPing In that was happening, Pam decided to start her own non-profit so she could give back in her own way
with no restrictions because of a national organizations.
Impact
Community Programs-2015-Board President and JP Jumper Board and Friends assisted
with organizing the
Camp Warrior Program. Children with special needs are
taught how to play baseball by the Richmond Flying
Squirrels Baseball Team; JP Jumper Foundation
Giving Tree Event to provide gifts to over a 100 children
with special needs; Special Needs Service. Special
Needs children and adults display and showcase their
special talents and
gifts at a Special Needs Service at a local church where the public is
invited. Goal
Raise $5,000
Educational Programs-2015- Board President made numerous presentations to a variety of groups educating
them on Autism and other disabilities and special needs community in general.
Goal: Continue Educate Community On Special Needs Community
Community Awareness Project-2015-The JP Jumpers Foundation held a community awareness of Autism
Awareness Month and event called Light It Blue (LIUB) at the Virginia Science Museum whereby the building
was light up with blue lights and the community was invited to be present help celebrate the Autism Community
and Autism Awareness Month.
Goal: Conduct three community awareness activities.
Fundraising & Donations 2014- The JP Jumpers Foundation raised funds through Giving Tree Reception
Celebration, JumpUp New Year's Event, Diamond Sisters Play and Show with proceeds to the Foundation
many other events.
Needs
JP Jumpers Foundation Needs includes the following:
• Additional funding to provide assistance to those with special needs and organizations.
• Volunteers to assist the Foundation with community programs and projects.
• Support by the community of our fundraising efforts and fundraising activities.
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Board Chair Statement
The purpose of the JP JumPers Foundation is to positively impact families affected by Autism, Special Needs
and Unique Circumstances. Our purpose involves financial assistance to families and individuals, to advocate
for legislative action to affect promote laws to benefit this population and discourage laws that adversely affect
this population, to conduct educational programs to the public and caretakers about the special problems and
challenges and encourage tolerance and understanding. Our primary function and goal of this Foundation is
raising funds to support the efforts of this Foundation for these very special individuals and their unique
circumstances.
Areas Of Service
Areas Served
Areas
Metro Richmond
Service Categories
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Autism
Alliances & Advocacy
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Programs
Programs
Fundraising and Donations
Description
The JP Jumpers Foundation raises funds to assist individuals with Special
Needs and the organization that provide service this population.
Budget
$1,000.00
Strategy
Yes
Long term Success
The Foundation would like to provide funding to individuals to improve
their quality of life. For example the Foundations would provide GPS
Trackers to children and adults to keep track of their whereabouts if they
should wander from their home. There have several incidences in the
Richmond Metro area whereby children and adults with Autism
have wandered from their homes and were not rescued for days and even
weeks. A GPS Tracker would have made it possible for them to be
rescued within hours.
Short Term Success
The JP Jumpers Foundation would raise funds to provide 100 Special
Needs individuals with GPS Trackers.
Community Programs
Description
The JP Jumpers Foundation would conduct programs in the community to
improve the quality of life of individual with Special Needs. The program
are intended to assist this population to improve their self esteem and
provide joy to their to lives.
Budget
$1,000.00
Strategy
Yes
Long term Success
The JP Jumpers Foundation would like to have six community
programs during 2015 and 2016.
Short Term Success
Short term success is the Foundation having a Special Needs Worship
where those display their gifts and talents. The Foundation having a
Special Needs Walk, Easter Egg Hunt and a Special Needs Christmas
Tree when gifts are given to children by the public.
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Educational Programs
Description
The JP Jumpers Foundation conducts training and educational programs
to educate the public and professionals that assist those with Special
Needs.
Budget
$500.00
Strategy
Yes
Long term Success
The Educational Program would assist the community that has
contact and professionals that assist those with Special Needs. The
program would increase would increase understanding of this population
and assist the public to feel more interacting with those with Special
Needs. Professionals such as police officers and teachers would assist
those with Special Needs more effectively and efficiently.
Short Term Success
Short term success is the Foundation conducting a 12 educational
sessions in the Richmond metro area in 2015-2016
Commuity Awareness
Description
The JP Jumpers Foundation conducts community awareness activities to
assist the public to understand the uniqueness of the Special Needs
community thereby reducing the stigma of this population
Budget
$2,000.00
Strategy
Yes
Long term Success
The JP Jumpers Foundation wants the community to be aware
the Special Needs community and understand and embrace their
differences and respect this population
Short Term Success
The Foundation would like to conduct to 4 community awareness activities
such during Autism Awareness month and activities in collaboration with
the Special Olympics.
Legislative/Advocacy Activity
Description
The JP Jumpers Foundation is involve in activity to enact laws that assist
the Special Needs community and change laws the do harm to this
population.
Budget
$500.00
Strategy
Yes
Long term Success
The JP Jumpers Foundation wants laws enacted to assist those with
Special Needs and change laws the do not benefit or do harm to this
population.
Short Term Success
The JP Jumpers Foundation was successful to have enacted the JP Law
in 2014. The law provides for a code to be added to a photo ID that
identifies an individual as having a Special Needs condition. This is
especially important when an individual is approached by police officer
during a traffic stop and the officer will understand the individual's
behavior before assuming the person is threatening the officer or is under
the influence of a substance. It is hoped all those with Special Needs
receive an photo ID with the code.
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Board & Governance
Board Chair
Board Chair
Mrs. Pamela Mines
Company Affiliation
Founder/Owner-Lov'em Like Mines Mentoring Service
Term
Jan 2016 to Jan 2018
Email
Pam.Mines@JPJumPersFoundation.org
Board Co-Chair
Board CoChair
Ms. Tracy Ross
Company Affiliation
Founder/Owner-3inspirations
Term
Feb 2016 to Feb 2017
Email
Tracy.Ross@JPJumPersFoundation.org
Board Members
Name
Affiliation
Status
Ms. Hope Duck
Capital One
Voting
Ms. Shanika Hickson
Amazon Fulfiment Associate
Voting
Mrs. Zelda West Johnson, MD
Dr. Zelda West Johnson &
Associates
Voting
Mr. Floyd Miller
Director of Urban ProgramsSpecial Olympics
Voting
Mrs. Pamela Mines
Owner/Founder Luv'em Like Mines Voting
Mentoring Services
Mr. Perry Mines
Program Manager-Luv'em Like
Mines Mentoring Service
Voting
Ms. Tomeika Moody
Teacher for Children with AutismChesterfield County Public
Schools
Voting
Ms. Felicia Morris
IT &Travel Consultant-Beyond the Voting
Norm Consulting Services
Ms. Luvenia Richards
Retired
Voting
Mr. Jerry Richards
Retired
Voting
Ms. Delores Richards
Community Relations Coordinator- Voting
Va Treatment Center for Children
Ms. Tracy Ross
Owner/Founder-3inspirations
Voting
Ms. Alena Stewart
Owner-Home Day Care
Voting
Board Demographics - Ethnicity
African American/Black
13
Asian American/Pacific Islander
0
Caucasian
0
Hispanic/Latino
0
6
Native American/American Indian
0
Other
00
Board Demographics - Gender
Male
3
Female
10
Unspecified
0
Governance
Board Term Lengths
3
Board Term Limits
3
Board Meeting Attendance %
50
Written Board Selection Criteria?
Under Development
Written Conflict of Interest Policy?
Yes
Percentage Making Monetary Contributions
100
Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions
100
Number of Full Board Meetings Annually
9
Standing Committees
Community Outreach / Community Relations
Advisory Board / Advisory Council
Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts
Additional Board Members
Name
Affiliation
Ms. Kecia Allen
Community Volunteer
Ms. Alma Hudges
Consultant
Ms. Monica Lucas
Community Volunteer
Comments
The mission of JP Jumpers Foundation is to provide hands-on tangible assistance for the everyday challenges
of the special needs community, families, and other charitable organizations. This assistance is executed
through fundraising activities where in turn donations are made to organizations and individuals to meet their
needs. The Foundation conducts activity to provide community awareness and education, legislative activity to
advocate for the community and a variety of community programs to assist further to meet the needs of the
Special Needs Community.
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Management
Executive Director/CEO
Executive Director
Mr. Jerry Richards
Term Start
Sept 2015
Email
jerry.richards@jpjumpersfoundation.ort
Experience
Co-CEO
Co-CEO
Mr. Jerry Richards
Term Start
Sept 2015
Email
jerry.richards@jpjumpersfoundations.org
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Experience
Job Description
Executive Director of the JP Jumpers Foundations
General Responsibility:
The Executive Director of The JP Jumpers Foundations (hereafter referred to as JPJP) will report to the Board
President and Board of Directors. The Executive Director (ED) will assist the Board President with the execution
of its mission of JPJF and overall strategic and operational responsibility for programs operations.
General Duties:
Financial Management
The Executive Director will assist the Board President and Board of Directors to manage and monitor the
financial resources of the JPJF to include, but not limited, to
• Submission to the Board a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect
the financial condition of the organization.
• The fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum
resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
• File Annual IRS tax form (IRS 990)
General Administrative Management
Assist the Board President and Board of Directors maintain the organizational documents to maintain JPJF’s
legal standing in the community are current to include, but not limited, to:
·
Directors and Officers liability insurance
·
IRS Tax Exemption (501c3)
·
Virginia Solicitation Permit
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Registration with the State Corporation Commission
Leadership & Management:
Assist the Board President and Board of Directors to ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous
program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and
systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals
Assist the Board President and Board of Directors with actively engage and energize volunteers, board
members, event committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and funders
Assist the Board President and Board of Directors to develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of
Directors: serve as ex-officio of each committee, seek and build board involvement with strategic direction
ensure effective systems to track progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure
successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents
Fundraising & Communications:
Assist the Board President and Board of Directors with fundraising and developing other resources such as
submission of grants and other financial opportunities necessary to financially support JPJF mission. Also
secure non-monetary in-kind resources to reduce JPJF expenses.
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Assist the Board President and Board of Directors to expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities
to support existing program operations
Assist the Board President and Board of Directors to deepen and refine all aspects of communications from web
presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand
Assist the Board President to develop relationships and garner new opportunities
Planning
Assist the Board President and Board of Directors to develop and annual operating and strategic plan.
Assist the Board President and Board of Directors to build partnerships in new markets, establishing
relationships with the funders, and political and community leaders at each expansion site
Qualifications
The ED will be thoroughly committed to assisting the Board President and Board of Directors to meet the JPJP
mission and have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience. Concrete
demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:
• Advanced degree, ideally an Master in the social science, with at least 1-2 years of senior management
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experience; track record of effectively leading and regionally and/or nationally scaling a performance- and
outcomes-based organization and staff; ability to point to specific examples of having developed and
operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth
Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop highperformance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget
Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member
relationships
Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of
stakeholders and cultures
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent
interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
Staff
Full Time Staff
0
Part Time Staff
0
Volunteers
13
Contractors
0
Retention Rate
100
Plans
Organization has a Fundraising Plan?
Under Development
Organization has a Strategic Plan?
Under Development
Years Strategic Plan Considers
N/A
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Management Succession Plan?
Under Development
Organization Policy and Procedures
Under Development
Nondiscrimination Policy
No
Whistleblower Policy
No
Document Destruction Policy
No
Directors and Officers Insurance Policy
No
Collaborations
The JP Jumpers Foundation to assist individuals with Special Needs and the organization that provides
services to them. The Foundation collaborates with many organizations to raise funds, provide educational
programs, promote community awareness and conduct legislative/advocacy efforts. The organization the
Foundation collaborates with include, but are not limited, to RVA Has Talent-fundraising, Nationwide Insurance
Co.Fundraising, 2nd Baptist Church-Special Needs Service, Special Olympics VA-Board Membership, Virginia
Commonwealth University-Academic Campus-Educational Program, The Funny Bone Comedy ClubFundraising, VA General Assembly-Enactment of the JP Law, City of Richmond Police Department-Education
on JP Law, Richmond Flying Squirrel-Camp Warrior and ARTisan Cafe'- Speical Needs Christmas Tree
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Financials
Fiscal Year
Jan
Fiscal Year
2015
Projected Revenue
$10,000.00
Projected Expenses
$10,000.00
Endowment Value
0
Spending Policy
Income Only
Percentage (if selected)
0%
Form 990s
Form 990-N
Detailed Financials
Revenue and Expenses
Fiscal Year
Total Revenue
Total Expenses
Revenue Sources
Fiscal Year
Foundation and Corporation
Contributions
Government Contributions
Federal
State
Local
Unspecified
Individual Contributions
Indirect Public Support
Earned Revenue
Investment Income, Net of Losses
Membership Dues
Special Events
Revenue In-Kind
Other
2016
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2015
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2014
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2016
--
2015
--
2014
--
$0
$0
$0
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Expense Allocation
Fiscal Year
Program Expense
Administration Expense
Fundraising Expense
Payments to Affiliates
Total Revenue/Total Expenses
Program Expense/Total Expenses
Fundraising Expense/Contributed
Revenue
Assets and Liabilities
Fiscal Year
Total Assets
Current Assets
Long-Term Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Total Net Assets
Short Term Solvency
Fiscal Year
Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current
Liabilities
Long Term Solvency
Fiscal Year
Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets
Top Funding Sources
Fiscal Year
Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount
Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar
Amount
Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar
Amount
2016
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2015
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2014
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2015
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2014
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2016
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2015
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2014
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Capital Campaign
Currently in a Capital Campaign?
No
Goal
0
State Charitable Solicitaions Permit
Permit?
Created 09.30.2016.
Exempt 0
Copyright © 2016 The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central
Virginia
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