Here and Now Project
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Here and Now Project's mission is to connect and empower the paralysis community in the Pacific Northwest. Through direct hospital outreach, private support groups, community activities, and larger annual gatherings, we have built a strong fellowship of people who encourage and inspire each other to Do Life in the here and now.
- Income
- $251,347
- Spending
- $76,778
- Spent on programs
- 69%
- Reserves
- 47.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 67
- Highest pay
- $9,349, exec. director from oct 24, president until oct 24
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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 47.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 69% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 368% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1569% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 257 of 7 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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)
- $11,156 spent. Direct Support: H&NP's Care Pack, Adaptive Water Bottle, and youth mentoring programs positively impact health outcomes and quality of life by introducing newly injured/diagnosed individuals and their families to our community of support. In 2024, we delivered care packs & water bottles to 89 patients and connected with two young adults as part of youth-to-adult peer mentoring program, Here Now Next.
- $6,375 spent. Annual Paralysis Meetup & Resource Expo: H&NP's Annual Meetup and Resource Expo brings in more than 150 individuals with spinal cord injuries and mobility disabilities and their families for a two-day event that fosters peer-to-peer interactions and connects our membership with the rich resources, sports and recreational opportunities in our region.
- $35,594 spent. Community Activities: H&NP currently hosts 12 monthly, peer-led social support meetings - five virtual, and seven in-person at different locations throughout our service region - reaching a total monthly average of 75+ members. Our Annual 5K for Today gathers the community with a focus on getting outside and staying active, and other Seasonal activities including our Annual Picnic, Adaptive Bowling & Billiards, and Gratitude Dinner foster positive experiences with community reintegration, and our quarterly DAC-WA Forums inform and educate participants on new technologies and advocacy opportunities. Additionally, our ongoing partnership with Seattle Sounders FC has sent 72 H&NP members to 20 MLS soccer matches in 2024 free-of-charge. In total, these events created nearly 1700 unique experiences for more than 275 of our members
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 November 6, 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 February 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 November 4, 2026.
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