25 Project Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The needy. The overlooked. The marginalized. Jesus identified with the suffering. He entered into their pain to bring love, hope, and wholeness. Matthew 25:31-46 reminds believers to join Jesus in His ministry by stepping into the lives of the helpless with compassion and humility. In this, Christs Kingdom is made known to the world - where the outsider is welcomed in, the sick is made whole, and where the orphan finds a home.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $1.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 200
- Highest pay
- $103,681, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 253 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 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 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)
- $842,545 spent. Child Sponsorship Ministry: Our sponsorship ministry is designed to personally engage sponsors with children and youth whom we minister to on a continual basis. We currently have sponsorship available in Sierra Leone, the Dominican Republic, South Asia, and Ethiopia. Through sponsorship, the children in our care receive regular nutritious meals, the opportunity for education and tutoring, basic medical care, and most importantly each child continually hears the Gospel and has the opportunity to know Christ through a personal relationship. Our hope is that through tangible needs being addressed and met, the Gospel is put on display for children, their families, and the communities we serve.
- $370,180 spent. Mission Trips: We lead teams throughout the year to serve on mission in each of our ministry locations. We currently send short-term teams to the Dominican Republic, South Asia, Ethiopia, and Sierra Leone. Our teams serve a strategic and long-term purpose that focuses on the ongoing work already established in each ministry location. Our teams assist in the discipleship process with the children we serve, as well as provide opportunities for children who may not have a relationship with Christ to be introduced to Him.
- $6,764 spent. Melissa Community Outreach: Through the Melissa Community Outreach (MCO), we seek to meet the communities physical needs through the food pantry ministry. Through family events, education classes, and a youth program, we also hope to help the community thrive as we share the hope found through a relationship with Jesus.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 February 2012.
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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