The Transformation Project
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
: To see Jesus Christ transform lives and change communities through reentry opportunities
- Income
- $145,428
- Spending
- $166,596
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- -24.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 75%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 40
- Highest pay
- $72,942, executive director
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
Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 59% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $124,469 spent. In 2024, The Transformation Project experienced meaningful growth and continued transformation in the lives of the men we serve and the communities we impact. Key accomplishments include: * Reached Full Residential Capacity: Our men's residential discipleship program consistently operated at full capacity, providing a safe, structured, and Christ-centered environment for healing and growth. * Lives Transformed: We continue to witness men experience true freedom from addiction and destructive patterns as they deepen their relationship with Christ and walk in discipleship. * Expanded Program Curriculum: Significant progress was made in building out and formalizing our 12-month discipleship curriculum, including the launch of Cultivate, a 40-day intensive focused on spiritual formation and recovery. * Volunteer Leadership Growth: We saw a notable increase in committed volunteers stepping into mentorship, teaching, and support roles, further strengthening our community and discipleship culture. * Increased Community Awareness and Impact: Through outreach events, partnerships with churches and local organizations, and active social media and storytelling, awareness of our mission and impact has grown substantially. * Service and Outreach Projects: Residents and staff engaged in multiple service projects both within our facility and out in the broader community, embodying servant leadership and giving back. * Family Restoration: More and more families have been directly impacted by the transformation taking place in the lives of their loved ones, resulting in restored relationships and healthier homes. * Church and Ministry Partnerships: We expanded collaborations with local churches, nonprofits, and recovery ministries, creating more pathways for discipleship, reintegration, and long-term support. * Improved Operational Systems: We implemented better tracking tools, refined intake processes, and enhanced staff training, improving efficiency and resident outcomes. * Celebrated 10 Years of Ministry: In 2024, we commemorated a decade of God's faithfulness and the many lives changed since our founding, reinforcing our mission to proclaim liberty to the captives and raise up men of integrity and purpose.
- ALL program accomplishments have been reported under number one
- The ministry is assisting Just Love ministry which helps women who have been trafficked or who are in the sex industry to turn their lives around and leave the industry with Jesus's help. TTP provide space in its building to the just Love ministry through a cost sharing arrangement.
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
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 2024.
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 June 2016.
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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