Project Left Behind
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROJECT LEFT BEHIND'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN PERU BY STRENGTHENING CHILDREN'S HOMES AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO EDUCATION. WE FUND ESSENTIAL RESIDENTIAL-CARE NEEDS, INCLUDING DAILY MEALS AND STAFF SUPPORT THAT CREATE A SAFE AND STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. WE ALSO FUND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS TEACHERS AND TUTORING TO HELP CHILDREN STAY ON TRACK ACADEMICALLY. WHEN NEEDED, WE PROVIDE BASIC RESOURCES THAT REMOVE BARRIERS TO LEARNING AND WELL-BEING. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE STABILITY TODAY AND LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY THROUGH CONSISTENT CARE AND EDUCATION.
- Income
- $54,620
- Spending
- $17,613
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 78%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 (1)
- $17,523 spent. PROJECT LEFT BEHIND'S PRIMARY PROGRAM SERVICE IS PROVIDING ONGOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE HOGAR SEMILLAS DE JESUS CHILDREN'S HOME IN PERU. PROJECT LEFT BEHIND FUNDS A FULL-TIME COOK TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT, NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN THE HOGAR SEMILLAS DE JESUS CHILDREN'S HOME IN PERU. THIS ROLE SUPPORTS DAILY MEAL PLANNING, FOOD PREPARATION, KITCHEN HYGIENE, AND SAFE FOOD HANDLING CRITICAL FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND STABILITY. THE COOK ALSO HELPS ENSURE DIETARY CONSISTENCY AND RELIABLE MEAL SCHEDULES, WHICH IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN RESIDENTIAL CARE SETTINGS. THIS SERVICE DIRECTLY ADVANCES PLB'S MISSION BY MEETING ESSENTIAL DAILY NEEDS SO CHILDREN ARE HEALTHY AND ABLE TO FOCUS ON SCHOOL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.PROJECT LEFT BEHIND FUNDS AN AFTERNOON-SHIFT ELEMENTARY TEACHER TO SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC GROWTH OF CHILDREN IN THE HOME, INCLUDING STRUCTURED INSTRUCTION AND LEARNING REINFORCEMENT. THIS ROLE HELPS CHILDREN KEEP PACE WITH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS, BUILD FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY AND MATH SKILLS, AND DEVELOP STRONG LEARNING HABITS. THE TEACHER ALSO PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT WHEN CHILDREN NEED EXTRA HELP DUE TO LEARNING GAPS OR DISRUPTED EARLY SCHOOLING. THIS PROGRAM SERVICE IMPROVES EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES AND STRENGTHENS LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN IN CARE.PROJECT LEFT BEHIND FUNDS AN AFTERNOON-SHIFT HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER TO PROVIDE ONGOING ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR OLDER STUDENTS, FOCUSING ON COURSEWORK COMPLETION, EXAM PREPARATION, AND SKILL-BUILDING NEEDED FOR GRADUATION. THIS ROLE HELPS STUDENTS REMAIN ENGAGED IN SCHOOL AND REDUCES THE RISK OF FALLING BEHIND, WHICH CAN BE A MAJOR BARRIER FOR YOUTH IN RESIDENTIAL CARE. THE TEACHER SUPPORTS CONSISTENT STUDY ROUTINES AND PROVIDES TARGETED HELP IN SUBJECTS WHERE STUDENTS STRUGGLE. THIS PROGRAM SERVICE STRENGTHENS GRADUATION READINESS AND SUPPORTS PATHWAYS TO VOCATIONAL TRAINING, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT.OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CHILDREN'S HOME OPERATING SUPPORT (UTILITIES SUCH AS ELECTRICITY, WATER, AND INTERNET); CLEANING AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES; MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS; MEDICATIONS/VITAMINS/DOCTOR NEEDS; SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND SCHOOL FEES; CLOTHING/SHOES/BEDDING; COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES/FURNITURE; RECREATION/CULTURAL ACTIVITIES; FAMILY VISITS AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT; TRAINING/THERAPIES/WORKSHOPS; SAFETY/SECURITY ITEMS (E.G., EXTINGUISHERS/SIGNAGE); OTHER EDUCATIONAL/TUTORING SUPPORT ROLES (E.G., TUTOR COORDINATOR, EVENING TUTORS, REINFORCEMENT TEACHERS); AND REQUIRED PAYROLL-RELATED COSTS/BENEFITS (AS APPLICABLE).
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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