Ghost Carbon
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be: to mitigate air pollution in California, by replacing gasoline powered lawn equipment with battery operated equipment- to help meet local and federal regulations, and help prevent climate change. Additionally, this Corporation may engage in any activates that are reasonably related to or in furtherance of its stated charitable purposes, or in any other charitable activates within the law.
- Income
- $5,376
- Spending
- $123,954
- Reserves
- 13.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2206% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 (4)
- Air and Noise Pollution Reduction: We work to minimize air and noise pollution in our communities through education and practical initiatives.
- Gasoline Use and Spills Reduction: We aim to decrease the use of gasoline andprevent spills, contributing to cleaner environments.
- Community Awareness and Engagement: We engage local communities in environmental awareness efforts, fostering a culture of sustainability.
- Educational Initiatives: We offer internships and educational programs to involveyounger generations in environmental conservation and pollution reduction efforts.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 March 2015.
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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