Lambert Sanctuaries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our purpose is to enhance the basic dignity of all humanity through mentoring, education and the arts. As pro-active stewards, we are working to increase awareness of our cultural resources available to the community. We continue to provide residential construction and de-construction skills training as we support a diverse population in our neighborhood in Detroit's North End and surrounding communities.
- Income
- $284,148
- Spending
- $130,645
- Spent on programs
- 53%
- Reserves
- -5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 7
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
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 75% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 54% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 141% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1553% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $23,080 spent. In 2025 the organization continued to focus on training in the area of skilled trades as it relates to construction, de-construction and remediation of residential property with an emphasis on city code compliance. We have conducted informational sessions, and hands-on training for members of the community interested in learning wet plaster restoration with an emphasis on the value of that skill. The training and workshops included, but not limited to, the recognition of wet plastered walls, the importance of the preparation of the walls and materials used in wet plaster work, and the importance of taking time to properly applying the material and allowing it to set properly. This training included the proper disposal of debris created by the wet plaster process paying attention materials that may be detrimental to health, safety and the environment. Training was coordinated by our project manager and project coordinator with input from the City of Detroit building and safety engineering department.
- $45,890 spent. We conducted hands-on workshops on the importance of understanding landscaping and the necessity for creating pleasing outdoor spaces that align with environmental conditions. The training involved, but not limited to, soil analysis, climate consideration and drainage necessary for creating a sustainable, aesthetically pleasing outdoor space. The workshops were conducted by our Project Manager with assistance from volunteers from the local community landscapers willing to allow our trainees spaces to experiment along with our vacant lots in the north end in Detroit.
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
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 July 2009.
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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