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The Grandmaster Project

EIN 27-4250851 · Manassas, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Corporation is specifically formed to equip the next generation of believers as ambassadors for Christ to glorify God as we make and grow fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ and to conduct any other activities permissible under Virginia law.

Income
$182,633
Spending
$187,472
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Highest pay
$52,903, president

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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

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 (3)
  1. $3,830 spent. 1. Launch of Faith-Based Discipleship Programs: In 2024, The Grandmaster Project successfully launched three age-specificdisceipleship programs in partnership with New Life Church. These programs were designed to integrate Christian character development with martial arts trainingand served the following age groups: Early childhood (ages 4-6_, Elementary(ages 7-12), Teens and adults (ages 13+)
  2. $148 spent. 2.Development of Yearlong Devotional Curriculum: To further support the spiritual formation of students enrolled in our discipleship programs, the Grandmaster Project created a comprehensive, yearlongdevotional resources. This material was designed to be used alongside martial artstraining to foster biblical literacy and personal discipleship.
  3. $147 spent. 3. Creation of Licensed Curriculum Materials: The organization developed fully structured, age-appropriate curriculums for each of the three discipleship programs.These materials include lesson plans, character development frameworks, and instructional guides. The curriculumsare being prepared for licensing and distribution to other faith-based institutions and martial arts organizations, expanding the reach and impact of our mission.

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

  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 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 July 2011.

    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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