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100 Fold Studio

EIN 27-2204504 · Lakeside, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW (THE "CODE") INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC PURPOSES: 1. TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE AND AFFORDABLE ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR GLOBAL AND LOCAL MISSION PROJECTS; AND 2. TO ESTABLISH A NETWORK OF LICENSED ARCHITECTS, INTERN ARCHITECTS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS TO SERVICE IN MISSION PROJECTS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
11
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$142,216, president

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% 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 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 10 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $481,500 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PROGRAM IS TRAINING YOUNG ARCHITECTS BY PROVIDING ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR LOCAL AND GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING MASTER PLANNING, COMMERCIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, AND RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE, AND INTERIOR DESIGN TO MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONAL BUILDING PROJECTS WORLDWIDE. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDED CONTINUED WORK FOR VIDA JOVEN IN HAITI; THE UNIVERSITY OF THE NATIONS - NOEPE, TOGO; ENGINEER COORDINATION FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GLACIER COUNTRY IN COLUMBIA FALLS, MT; MASTER PLANNING FOR FAITH COVENANT CHURCH IN KALISPELL, MT; AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION FOR THE RENOVATION OF 100 FOLD'S NEW LIVE/WORK FACILITY. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDED IN-COUNTRY, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR INDIGENOUS ARCHITECTS IN SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL ASIA.
  2. $157,717 spent. THE LANDING: THE LANDING REFERENCES THE PROPERTY THAT 100 FOLD STUDIO OPERATES OUT OF. THE EXPENSES TOWARD THE LANDING ARE CONSIDERED LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS. THIS GOES TOWARD IMPROVEMENTS ON HOUSING FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS AS WELL AS OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS AND CLASSROOM IMPROVEMENTS.
  3. $162,557 spent. ARCHITECTURAL AND VOCATIONAL INTERNSHIPS: BEYOND TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, 100 FOLD HOLDS A "SUMMER STUDIO," A SIX-WEEK PROGRAM FOR ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES TO COMBINE FAITH AND VOCATION. THE 2024 PROGRAM CULMINATED IN A COMMUNITY DESIGN PROJECT FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION - POLSON AND RONAN CAMPUSES. 100 FOLD ALSO CONVENED A FOUR-DAY "WINTER STUDIO" FOR PRACTICING PROFESSIONALS IN WHITEFISH, MT, THAT INCLUDED A KEYNOTE SPEAKER, FEATURED ARCHITECTS, AND AIA CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH INDIVIDUAL FUNDING AND GRANTS. ARCHITECTURAL TRAINING IS RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION BOARDS.
  4. $85,289 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING: INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH, SUMMER STUDIO, WINTER STUDIO, EVENTS-US (LAITY LODGE/CAREER FAIRS), AND LAKESIDE STUDIO LLC.

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 July 2012.

    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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