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Project Lazarus

EIN 72-1154192 · New Orleans, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF PROJECT LAZARUS IS TO HELP HEAL AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH HIV/AIDS BY FOCUSING ON WELLNESS, PROVIDING HOUSING, AND OFFERING IMPORTANT SUPPORT SERVICES.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
17.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
17
Volunteers
37
Highest pay
$54,522, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $794,518 spent. PROJECT LAZARUS PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH HIV TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, INCREASE MEDICATION EDUCATION AND ADHERENCE, ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, PROMOTE A HEALTHY DIET AND LIFESTYLE, CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND ACCESS AVAILABLE BENEFITS, INCLUDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE PERMANENT HOUSING. PROJECT LAZARUS PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF WELLNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AS WELL AS HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV WHO ARE EITHER HOMELESS OR AT-RISK FOR HOMELESSNESS. PROJECT LAZARUS' CLINICAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS ISSUES AROUND SUBSTANCE USE AND ADDICTION, MENTAL AND PHYSCIAL HEALTH, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, STIGMA, AND HOMELESSNESS. PROJECT LAZARUS PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO ITS PARTICIPANTS: INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPIES, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELING, HEALTH EDUCATION, HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT, THREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS PER DAY, SUPPORT FOR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, TRANSPORTATION TO DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS, WORK READINESS TRAINING, AND A SAFE SPACE TO CALL HOME. THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT LAZARUS PROGRAM IS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING SO THAT THEY CAN LEAD SAFE, INDEPENDENT, AND HEALTHY LIVES. RESIDENTS MAY STAY AT PROEJCT LAZARUS FOR UP TO 2 YEARS. THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS SERVED THROUGH JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025 WAS 41.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 June 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 March 1946.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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