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Mojo Foundation Inc

EIN 33-1217417 · Asheville, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Mojo Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to create positive change in the world through education and inspiration. We understand that this is a broad mandate, so from time to time we will initiate individual projects that support targeted causes and organizations.

Income
$162,957
Spending
$140,440
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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. Regenerating Asheville (now Blueprint for Impact) - services provide support for post Hurricane Helene recovery in the French Broad River Basin. Including creationi docu-series pilot and critical video story teliing, community workshops & education, disaster and resource mapping. There are several hundred thousand people in the watershed who will benefit. Learn more at blueprintforimpact.earth
  2. Together WNC works across Western North Carolina (WNC) to recover from Tropical Storm Helene by weaving the social infrastructure and relational fabric to help achieve long-term recovery efforts focused on rebuilding physical infrastructure, restoring natural landscapes and watersheds, and regenerating local economies. The largest accomplishment of the TWNC grant was to support their efforts resulting in RFR receiving a $2M NC DHHS contract to provide training and services to helpers in NC DHHS contract to provide training and services to helpers in Western NC through June 2026. Additionally, Through attendance at budget roundtables and follow-up meetings, made contact with local government managers in Avery County, Brevard, Buncombe County, Lake Lure, and Watauga County, representing communities with varying levels of storm damage and response capacity.
  3. Made in Asheville is a project of Venus Rising Media and is committed to developing a locally produced creative spotlight series that captures a pivotal moment in Asheville's cultural identity. The funding provided by Mojo Foundation allows for the inspiration of the film series to inspire greater reilience and a more clear pathway to reclaiming our strengh in challenging times. More at https://www.venusrisingmedia.com/madeinashevillewnc

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 January 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 October 21, 2026.

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