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Lifeprep Projects Inc

EIN 46-3420968 · Hickory, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION HAS A PASSION TO SHOW AND TEACH OTHERS HOW TO HEAR AND OBEDIENTLY RESPOND TO THE LIVING GOD THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS AND THROUGH THE POWER OF HIS HOLY SPIRIT. WE WILL EQUIP STUDENTS WITH THE WORD OF GOD, WISDOM AND TRUTH THROUGH HIGH QUALITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Income
$598,695
Spending
$416,382
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
35
Highest pay
$11,663, exec directo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 76% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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, 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. $227,499 spent. PROVIDED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TO 170 PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 12 STUDENTS FIVE DAYS A WEEK FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR AS WELL AS CHRISTIAN PARENTING CLASSES TO 120 ADULTS
  2. $142,685 spent. PROVIDED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TO 170 PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 12 STUDENTS FIVE DAYS A WEEK FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR AS WELL AS CHRISTIAN PARENTING CLASSES TO 120 ADULTS
  3. PROVIDED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TO 170 PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 12 STUDENTS FIVE DAYS A WEEK FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR AS WELL AS CHRISTIAN PARENTING CLASSES TO 120 ADULTS

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

  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 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 August 2014.

    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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