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Project Share of Carlisle

EIN 27-0531231 · Carlisle, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY FOR NEIGHBORS IN THE GREATER CARLISLE AREA BY OFFERING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD, PROGRAMS AND A SUPPORT NETWORK THAT PROMOTES SELF-SUFFICIENCY, FOSTERS DIGNITY AND INSTILLS HOPE.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
15
Volunteers
757
Highest pay
$78,799, prior execut

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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

    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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $4.0 million spent. EACH MONTH, FAMILIES WHO EARN 185% OR LESS OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL CAN RECEIVE A WEEK'S WORTH OF GROCERIES, VALUED AT 250 RETAIL VALUE, FROM PROJECT SHARE. FAMILIES RECEIVE A VARIETY OF FRESH PRODUCE, FROZEN MEATS, BREAD, MILK, EGGS AND CANNED GOODS, ENSURING THEY RECEIVE ENOUGH FOOD THAT MEETS THEIR DIETARY NEEDS ACCORDING TO THE USDA DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS. FOR MEDICALLY HOME BOUND INDIVIDUALS, THIS MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION IS DELIVERED TO THEIR HOME BY TEAMS OF VOLUNTEERS.
  2. $83,157 spent. PROJECT SHARE OPERATES A FARMSTAND IN WHICH ANY FAMILY IN NEED CAN PICK UP SUPPLEMENTARY PRODUCE, MILK, BREAD AND EGGS WEEKLY. FAMILIES HAVE THE OPTION TO PICK UP FOOD VIA A DRIVE-THRU DISTRIBUTION OR AN IN-PERSON SHOPPING EXPERIENCE. FARMSTAND PRIMARILY SERVES THE ALICE POPULATION (ASSET LIMITED INCOME CONSTRAINED EMPLOYED). THE WORK OF DISTRIBUTION AND FARMSTAND IS FACILITATED BY A STAFF OF 12 PAID EMPLOYEES AND UP TO 80 VOLUNTEERS WEEKLY.
  3. $77,879 spent. DURING 10 WEEKS OF SUMMER, PROJECT SHARE OFFERS A SUMMER FEEDING 4 KIDS PROGRAM TO CURB SUMMER HUNGER IN YOUTH. EACH WEEK, FAMILIES CAN PICK UP A WEEKS' WORTH OF BREAKFAST AND LUNCHES FOR CHILDREN AGED PRE-K TO 18 YEARS UP. MEALS ARE PLANNED BY A REGISTERED DIETITIAN TO ENSURE NUTRITIOUS, BUT KID-FRIENDLY MEALS. OVER 40 VOLUNTEERS WEEKLY HELP TO MAKE THIS PROGRAM IS A SUCCESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 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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