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Lot Project Inc

EIN 27-0353378 · Anderson, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LOT PROJECT SEEKS TO CULTIVATE INTENTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THOSE IN NEED, TO BUILD CONNECTIONS TO THE OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND TO SERVE OUR NEIGHBORS IN CREATIVE AND EMPOWERING WAYS.

Income
$562,601
Spending
$429,211
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
5
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$57,500, executive d

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

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    12 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 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 (5)
  1. $153,349 spent. IN 2025 THE LOT PROJECT OPENED A SECOND TRANSITIONAL VILLAGE HOME, PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR 78 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS, SERVED 30 CHILDREN REPRESENTING 20 FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, DISTRIBUTED OVER 11,000 POUNDS OF FOOD, DISTRIBUTED OVER 31,000 BASIC NEEDS ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHES AND HYGIENE ITEMS, AND SERVED OVER 1,200 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND DEEP POVERTY
  2. $32,872 spent. WEST MARKET MAKERS: THE WEST MARKET MAKERS PROGRAM EXISTS TO PROVIDE A CREATIVE PLATFORM FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO BE INTRODUCED TO THOSE EXPERIENCING DEEP POVERTY. BOASTING A FULLY STOCKED ARTIST STUDIO, WE CURRENTLY HOST THREE WEEKLY EVENTS FOR ANYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY TO COME IN AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES CREATIVELY AND GET TO KNOW THEIR NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.THIS PROGRAM CLOSED IN JUNE OF 2025.
  3. $80,359 spent. ARTISAN GARDENS: THE ARTISAN GARDENS PROGRAM PROVIDES ORGANIC PRODUCE AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE FREE OF CHARGE TO THE "ALPHABET STREETS" COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN ANDERSON. WE CURRENTLY HAVE THREE GARDEN PLOTS WHERE WE USE RAISED BEDS, IN GROUND PATCHES, AND FRUIT TREES TO DISTRIBUTE HIGH QUALITY FOOD TO THE LOW INCOME, LOW ACCESS COMMUNITY IN THE AREA. WE ALSO HOST A TWO WEEKLY COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS IN OUR GARDENS CATERED TOWARDS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. DURING THESE GATHERINGS WE PLAY GAMES, BUILD COMMUNITY, AND CONNECT THE NEIGHBORS WITH RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM.
  4. $36,835 spent. VILLAGE HOMES: VILLAGE HOMES IS A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM CATERED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE TAKING A STEP TOWARD INDEPENDENCE WITHOUT BEING COMPLETELY ISOLATED. FOR 6-12 MONTHS AT A TIME PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED AFFORDABLE AND ADEQUATE HOUSING AND OUR TEAM FACILITATES GOAL SETTING AND NEXT STEPS SO THE INDIVIDUAL IS PREPARED FOR A LIFE OF DIGNITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IN 2024 WE HOUSED SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM AND ACCOMPLISH THEIR RESPECTIVE GOALS. WE ALSO ADDED ANOTHER HOME IN 2024.
  5. VILLAGE HOMES: VILLAGE HOMES IS A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM CATERED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE TAKING A STEP TOWARD INDEPENDENCE WITHOUT BEING COMPLETELY ISOLATED. FOR 6-12 MONTHS AT A TIME PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED AFFORDABLE AND ADEQUATE HOUSING AND OUR TEAM FACILITATES GOAL SETTING AND NEXT STEPS SO THE INDIVIDUAL IS PREPARED FOR A LIFE OF DIGNITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IN 2024 WE HOUSED SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM AND ACCOMPLISH THEIR RESPECTIVE GOALS. WE ALSO ADDED ANOTHER HOME IN 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 October 13, 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 December 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 February 2010.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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