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Project Re-Direct Inc

EIN 20-4910970 · Silver Spring, MD

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROJECT REDIRECT IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY TO EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH EFFECTIVE PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY.

Income
$22.2 million
Spending
$12.0 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
33 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
225
Highest pay
$360,000, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $10.6 million spent. PROJECT REDIRECT HAS DEVELOPED A "5 STAR QUALITY" MODEL PROGRAM CALLED THE "PASSPORT CLUB- YOUR TICKET TO THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND." OUR PROGRAM HAS BEEN LAUDED AS ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE INDUSTRY. PROJECT REDIRECT PROVIDES SKILL TRAINING THROUGH AN ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ON-SITE VOLUTEER ASSIGNMENTS, COMMUNITY BASED CLASSROOM SETTINGS, TRAVEL TRAINING WITH THE SPECIFIC INTENT OF TRANSFORMING INDIGENT CLIENTS INTO PRODUCITVE EMPLOYED CITIZENS. UPON COMPLETION OF THE SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS, PROJECT REDIRECT ASSIST ITS CLEINTS WITH RESUMES', APPLICATION PREPARATIONS, ENTERVIEWING SKILLS, JOB PLACEMENT AND JOB COACHING. CURRENTLY, PROJECT REDIRECT HAS CLIENTS EMPLOYED IN: - THE WHITE HOUSE - BUREAU OF ENGRAVING- SALVATION ARMY.
  2. $948,738 spent. BECAUSE OF THE INHERENT NATURE OF CARING FOR THE INDIGENT; PROJECT REDIRECT HAS EXPANDED ITS SERVICES TO INCLUDE NURSING. PROJECT REDIRECT HAS FOUND A DIRECT NEXIS BETWEEN THE INDIGENT AND THE NEED FOR NURSING SERVICES. BY EMPLOYING NURSING SERVICES, THERE HAS BEEN A CONSEQUENTIAL REDUCTION IN HOSPITAL VISITS AND A NOTICABLE IMPROVEMENT IN OUR CLIENT'S HEALTH REPORTS.
  3. $492,384 spent. PROJECT REDIRECT IS AN IRC SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR PHYSCIAL DISABILITIESIN THE METROPOLITAN DC AREA. THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE INCLUDE: RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTED LIVING; DAY HABILITATION; EMPLOYMENT READINESS; SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT; IN HOME SUPPORT SERVICES; INDIVIDUALED DAY SUPPORTS; AND RESPITE SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending October 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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