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Project Living Hope

EIN 46-5268593 · Stayton, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE EXIST TO EMPOWER HAITIANS TO BUILD A STRONGER HAITI. WE COMBAT POVERTY BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS THROUGH CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP IN FOUR KEY AREAS: ATHLETICS, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$520,298
Spending
$393,967
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
5
Volunteers
105

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $91,529 spent. YOUTH ATHLETICS: THE YOUTH OF HAITI HAVE FEW OPTIONS FOR SAFE PLAY AND FEW OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW AND LEARN WITHIN POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS. AT THE SAME TIME, THEY FACE MANY TEMPTATIONS TO TURN TO UNHEALTHY OR CRIMINAL LIFESTYLES. THE PLH ATHLETICS PROGRAM AND ACADEMY PROVIDES KIDS WITH A SAFE PLACE TO PLAY, A COACHING STAFF THAT CARES ABOUT THEM, AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW IN BOTH THEIR SPORT AND THEIR LIFE. THE SOCCER ACADEMY SERVES YOUTH AGES SEVEN TO SIXTEEN. OUR ACADEMY COACHES AND STAFF PROVIDE SPORTS TRAINING, ENCOURAGEMENT AND POSITIVE INFLUENCE, AND HELP TO TRAIN THE YOUTH HOLISTICALLY IN SPORT, FAITH, AND THEIR FUTURE. PARTICIPATION IN OUR SOCCER ACADEMY DOUBLED DURING 2024 WITH OVER 400 PLAYERS IN THE FALL. OUR BASKETBALL PROGRAM ALSO DOUBLED WITH 140 PLAYERS INCLUDING 85 FEMALE PLAYERS. EVERY DAY, YOUTH COME TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS ON THE PLH CAMPUS.
  2. $53,592 spent. JOB SKILLS TRAINING: COURSES AND VIRTUAL WORKSHOPSTHE PLH INSTITUTE PROVIDES CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. WE OFFER WEEKLY COURSES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES AND ARTISAN CRAFTS. IN 2024, WE ALSO OFFERED A VIRTUAL COURSE TAUGHT BY A VOLUNTEER IN THE STATES. THESE COURSE TOPICS INCLUDED AUTO MECHANICS, PASTORAL MINISTRIES, PARENTING, PERSONAL FINANCE, CHICKEN CARE, AND FEMA EMERGENCY RESPONSE. THESE COURSES TRAINED 175 ADULTS AND 150 YOUTH.
  3. $118,982 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: PLH CONTINUES TO PARTNERED WITH THE 16 CHURCHES IN CAMP MARIE, HAITI, TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD RELIEF TO FAMILIES MOST IN NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF A CHURCH IN THE STATES, PLH WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE $10,000 OF FOOD AID WHICH WAS DISTRIBUTED BY THE LOCAL CHURCHES. PLH ALSO PROVIDES A MEAL TO OUR ATHLETES ON SATURDAYS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF FOOD INSECURITY. IN DECEMBER, PLH GIFTED EACH PLAYER'S FAMILY AS WELL AS EACH OF OUR STAFF WITH FOOD SUPPLIES TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILY. THESE FOOD BOXES INCLUDED RICE, BEANS, OIL, AND SPAGHETTI. THE PLH CAMPUS IS A PLACE FOR THE COMMUNITY TO COME TO FEEL ENCOURAGED AND GROW IN RELATIONSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER. FREQUENT SOCCER MATCHES ON THE CAMPUS BUILD COMMUNITY AS PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS COME TO CHEER ON THEIR PLAYERS. IN 2024, PLH ALSO ORGANIZED CHRISTMAS PARTIES FOR OUR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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