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J Tech Institute Inc

  • Gardena, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 2003
  • EIN: 77-0596900

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Youth Development / Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.57M (2024)

Expenses
$1.72M (2024)

Total Assets
$262k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$75.3k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings and Audits by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,566,714
Expenses
$1,715,149
Net Income
-$148,435
Net Assets
$187,088
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,025,111
65.4%
Program Services $541,603
34.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $300,116
17.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $287,768
16.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $262,371
Total Liabilities $75,283
Net Assets $187,088
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Keith Johnson (Executive Director) $159,360 $0 $0
Karen Johnson (Administrative Director) $140,756 $0 $0
Keisha Fischer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zaleka Templeton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 10, 2025

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,651,704
Expenses
$3,216,930
Net Income
-$565,226
Net Assets
$335,523
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,315,464
87.3%
Program Services $336,240
12.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $344,131
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $376,035
Total Liabilities $40,512
Net Assets $335,523
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Johnson (Administrative Director) $184,100 $0 $0
Keith Johnson (Executive Director) $160,031 $0 $0
Keisha Fischer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zaleka Templeton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 30, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Audit

Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF
This audit found:
Material noncompliance • Material weakness in internal controls

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,838,385
Expenses
$1,930,762
Net Income
-$92,377
Net Assets
$900,749
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,838,385
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $330,497
17.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $323,597
16.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $906,651
Total Liabilities $5,902
Net Assets $900,749
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Keith Johnson (Executive Director) $179,618 $0 $0
Karen Johnson (Administrative Director) $150,879 $0 $0
Keisha Fischer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Jackson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zaleka Templeton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
Audit

Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF
This audit found:
Material noncompliance • Material weakness in internal controls

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,544,704
Expenses
$1,702,510
Net Income
-$157,806
Net Assets
$993,126
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,544,704
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $270,157
15.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $298,447
17.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,042,084
Total Liabilities $48,958
Net Assets $993,126
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Keith Johnson (Executive Director) $149,854 $0 $0
Karen Johnson (Administrative Director) $120,303 $0 $0
Keisha Fischer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Jackson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zaleka Templeton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
Audit

Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF
This audit found:
Material weakness in internal controls

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,950,256
Expenses
$1,378,254
Net Income
$572,002
Net Assets
$1,150,932
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,950,256
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $432,713
31.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,217,752
Total Liabilities $66,820
Net Assets $1,150,932
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Keith Johnson (Executive Director) $86,808 $0 $0
Karen Johnson (Administrative Director) $74,808 $0 $0
Keisha Fischer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Jackson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zaleka Templeton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 26, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,024,141
Expenses
$998,226
Net Income
$25,915
Net Assets
$152,963
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $971,511
94.9%
Program Services $52,630
5.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $119,484
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $123,332
12.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $252,010
Total Liabilities $99,047
Net Assets $152,963
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Keith Johnson (Executive Director) $67,389 $0 $0
Karen Johnson (Administrative Director) $61,235 $0 $0
Keisha Fischer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Jackson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zaleka Templeton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 24, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$911,446
Expenses
$1,021,469
Net Income
-$110,023
Net Assets
$127,048
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $835,993
91.7%
Program Services $40,453
4.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $35,000
3.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $119,484
11.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $130,262
12.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $212,433
Total Liabilities $85,385
Net Assets $127,048
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Keith Johnson (Executive Director) $67,389 $0 $0
Karen Johnson (Administrative Director) $61,235 $0 $0
Keisha Fischer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Jackson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zaleka Templeton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$991,398
Expenses
$927,816
Net Income
$63,582
Net Assets
$434,907
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $991,398
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $177,714
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $434,907
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $434,907
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Keith Johnson (Executive Director) $52,873 $0 $0
Karen Johnson (Administrative Director) $47,706 $0 $0
Keisha Fischer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Jackson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zaleka Templeton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$711,296
Expenses
$693,955
Net Income
$17,341
Net Assets
$17,341
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $540,492
76.0%
Program Services $170,804
24.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $161,576
23.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $239,628
Total Liabilities $222,287
Net Assets $17,341
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Keith Johnson (Executive Director) $41,826 $0 $0
Karen Johnson (Administrative Director) $36,378 $0 $0
Keisha Fischer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Jackson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zaleka Templeton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$767,258
Expenses
$724,821
Net Income
$42,437
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $689,558
89.9%
Program Services $42,700
5.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $35,000
4.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,000
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $68,447
9.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $223,800
Total Liabilities $223,800
Net Assets $0

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$488,026
Expenses
$463,636
Net Income
$24,390
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $488,026
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $31,780
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,505
14.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $447,636
Total Liabilities $447,636
Net Assets $0

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$138,382
Expenses
$134,748
Net Income
$3,634
Net Assets
$35,028
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $98,482
71.2%
Program Services $39,900
28.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,028
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $35,028

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$112,800
Expenses
$110,361
Net Income
$2,439
Net Assets
$31,384
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $74,500
66.0%
Program Services $38,300
34.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,384
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $31,384

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$102,300
Expenses
$100,950
Net Income
$1,350
Net Assets
$28,935
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,300
47.2%
Program Services $54,000
52.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,935
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $28,935

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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