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Ileri Inc

EIN 66-0818815 · Christiansted, VI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROJECT PROMISE IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF AT-RISK YOUTH ON ST. CROIX BY PROVIDING EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES, CULTURAL PROGRAMS, AND FAMILY SERVICES.

Income
$221,000
Spending
$198,911
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
-4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
1
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$74,969, founder/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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 (6)
  1. THE "OPEN OUTDOORS FOR KIDS" PROGRAM OFFERS EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL FOURTH GRADE STUDENT THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT AND LEARN ABOUT THE SALT RIVER BAY NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE. THE 3-POINT PROGRAM INCLUDES AN INTRODUCTORY PRESENTATION TO THE PARK AT THE SCHOOL, FOLLOWED BY AN ON-SITE PARK TOUR, AND A POST-EXPERIENCE IN-CLASS VISIT BY THE INSTRUCTOR TO REVIEW WHAT WAS LEARNED.
  2. $119,986 spent. THE CATERPILLAR PROJECT IS A LONG-TERM PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF AT-RISK YOUTH IN ST. CROIX. THE INITIAL PILOT GROUP OF SELECTED FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS MEET WITH STAFFERS AFTER SCHOOL ON A DAILY BASIS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND INTO COLLEGE. THE PROJECT IS A POSITIVE "SUPPORT SYSTEM" FOR THESE YOUTH, AND WILL PROVIDE CLOSE TIES TO ADULTS WHO TAKE A PERSONAL INTEREST IN THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. THIS HOLISTIC PROGRAM INCLUDES LIFE COACHING, MENTORING, COMMUNITY SERVICE, EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION, CAREER EXPLORATION, PERSONAL WELLNESS, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, CULTURAL AWARENESS, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES.
  3. $19,741 spent. ROBOTICS IS A HUGE, GROWING, AND FASCINATING FIELD, AS MANY INDUSTRIES ARE PUSHING TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY THROUGH AUTOMATION. OUR ROBOTICS PROGRAMS FOSTER CREATIVITY, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND TEAMWORK, SETTING PARTICIPANTS UP FOR SUCCESS IN FUTURE STEM CAREERS. THE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE STUDENTS GAIN IN THESE PROGRAMS HELPS THEM BUILD CONFIDENCE AND PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT ARE HIGHLY VALUED IN TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN WORLD. BY ENGAGING WITH REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES, PARTICIPANTS LEARN TO INNOVATE AND COLLABORATE, PREPARING THEM TO BECOME LEADERS IN TOMORROW'S WORKFORCE.
  4. THE EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND RECOGNIZE THREE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND, DESPITE ALL ODDS.
  5. THE BUCK ISLAND PROGRAM OFFERS EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL FIFTH GRADE STUDENT THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT AND LEARN ABOUT THE BUCK ISLAND REEF NATIONAL MONUMENT. THE THREE-POINT PROGRAM INCLUDES AN INTRODUCTORY POWERPOINT PRESENTATION TO THE PARK AT THE SCHOOL, FOLLOWED BY AN ON-SITE PARK TOUR, AND A POST-EXPERIENCE IN-CLASS VISIT BY THE INSTRUCTOR TO REVIEW WHAT WAS LEARNED.
  6. THE CORAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM OFFERS PUBLIC SCHOOL SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT AND LEARN ABOUT THE NATURE CONSERVANCY'S USVI CORAL INNOVATION HUB, AN AQUACULTURE FACILITY WHERE THEY ARE GROWING CORALS FOR PLANTING ON REEFS AROUND ST. CROIX. PARTICIPATING STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THE PROJECT FIRSTHAND AND LEARN ABOUT THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF CORAL REEFS TO OUR ISLANDS.

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 November 6, 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 April 2015.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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