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Market Project Inc

EIN 46-4190613 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES AND CREATE WORKPLACES THAT ARE TRANSFORMATIVE AND DIGNITY-AFFIRMING FOR SURVIVORS OF COMPLEX TRAUMA. SURVIVORS OFTEN STRUGGLE TO FIND SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT. WE WORK WITH SURVIVORS TO BUILD THRIVING BUSINESSES THAT FOSTER HEALING.

Income
$418,270
Spending
$393,739
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$44,700, executive director

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 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 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $150,378 spent. SUSTAINABLE WORK WE CREATE TRANSFORMATIVE AND DIGNITY-AFFIRMING JOBS IN MARKET-BASED BUSINESSES FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA, EXPLOITATION, AND TRAFFICKING. THESE JOBS BUILD SKILLS AND PROMOTE FLOURISHING IN COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE THE SURVIVOR'S HEALING JOURNEY. WE ALSO PROVIDE JOB-RELATED TRAINING IN AREAS SUCH AS SALES, PRODUCTION AND EMPLOYEE RIGHTS. IN 2025, WE REGISTERED A NEW BUSINESS IN NORTHERN UGANDA AND BEGAN STARTUP, INCLUDING MARKET RESEARCH, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND IDENTIFICATION OF SUPPLY CHAINS. THIS IS A REGION THAT EXPERIENCED HIGH LEVELS OF TRAUMA DURING THE 20 YEARS OF CONFLICT BETWEEN THE LRA AND UGANDAN AUTHORITIES AND TODAY HOSTS AN ESTIMATED ONE MILLION REFUGEES FROM SOUTH SUDAN AND CONGO. THE REGION ALSO IS EXPERIENCING HIGH POPULATION GROWTH, INCLUDING YOUTH DESPERATE FOR JOBS AND TO EARN A LIVING.
  2. $21,771 spent. TRAUMA HEALINGWE OFFER HOLISTIC TRAUMA TRAINING AND CARE WITHIN THE WORKPLACE. WE TRAIN MANAGERS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA AND ADOPT TRAUMA-INFORMED LEADERSHIP PRACTICES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRAINED NATIONALS, WE FACILITATE VOLUNTARY, 16-WEEK TRAUMA HEALING GROUPS FOR EMPLOYEES. MENTORS WALK WITH SURVIVORS TO FURTHER THEIR HEALING JOURNEY. IN 2025, WE TRAINED 19 COMMUNITY LEADERS IN TRAUMA HEALING PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO MORE THAN 200 MEN AND WOMEN IN A REGION THAT HAS EXPERIENCED HIGH LEVELS OF TRAUMA, AS WELL AS ONGOING ENGAGEMENT IN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.
  3. $50,461 spent. BUILDING SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITYRECOGNIZING THAT HEALING TAKES PLACE IN COMMUNITY AND IN RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS, WE STRIVE TO CREATE GENUINE COMMUNITY-SPACES OF SAFETY, REMEMBRANCE, AND RECONNECTION. WE SUPPORT A COMMUNITY-BASED NETWORK THAT PROVIDES MOST BASIC FOOD SUPPLIES TO 200 FAMILIES EACH MONTH WHILE OFFERING PARTICIPATION IN OUR TRAUMA HEALING PROGRAM. IN OUR NEW BUSINESS, WE WILL PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE WORK CULTURE THAT ENCOURAGES MUTUAL RESPECT, HEALTHY DIALOGUE AND TEAMWORK. WORKERS LEARN TEAMWORK, BUILD TRUST, AND GAIN AGENCY AND VOICE. WORKERS TYPICALLY SHARE UP TO 25% OF THEIR EARNINGS TO SUPPORT IMMEDIATE AND EXTENDED FAMILY.

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 September 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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