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Project Still I Rise Inc

EIN 75-2927146 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Project Still I Rise is a community-based nonprofit organization founded in 2002. The mission of the agency is to empower today's youth for tomorrow's opportunities through academic enrichment, mentoring, & leadership development programming. PSIR's headquarters are located in Dallas, Texas. Project Still I Rise embraces the core values of collaboration, compassion, servant leadership & stewardship. Collaboration - we will work together with the community-at-large forming partnerships that support our mission. Compassion - we will provide service in the spirit of empathy, love & concern. Servant Leadership - we will create a serviced environment. Stewardship - we will manage resources effectively & responsibly. Project Still I Rise business model emphasizes collaboration with others, leveraging existing resources, building for the future through capacity development, innovation-driven solutions, cost-effective programming, & a strong emphasis on quality programs & service.

Income
$137,300
Spending
$105,661
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%

Source: Form 990EZ 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 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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 (4)
  1. $13,201 spent. Urban STEM Initiative The academic performance and engagement of youth from under-represented ethnic groups (African American, Latino, and Indigenous) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) show statistically significant gaps compared to their counterparts. The Urban STEM Initiative engages underrepresented populations in STEM from grades 4-10 in an interactive program of skills-building and mentorship to encourage them to attend college and pursue a STEM degree.
  2. $16,615 spent. National Youth Chamber of Commerce The National Youth Chamber is a program under Project Still I Rise Inc. Project Still I Rise is a community based non-profit organization whose mission is to Empower Today's Youth For Tomorrow's Opportunities. The purpose of the Youth Chamber is to serve as an advocate and catalyst to assist youth in elementary-high school with pursuing their entrepreneurship dreams.
  3. $9,666 spent. Project Still I Rise Urban Scholars The Urban Scholars program was initiated in 2015 by Project Still I Rise Inc. This impactful program was designed for high school students to ensure their successful transition through high school into higher education and or meaningful careers. Students involved in this program have participated in paid internships/employment with Project Still I Rise, service learning opportunities, financial education workshops, and professional development coaching throughout the school year. Since its inception, Project Still I Rise has invested over $100,000 in direct support for students. If you wonder where some students have attended school after graduation, please view the video below.
  4. $43,068 spent. Financial Education Financial education is vital to our community because it equips us with the knowledge and skills to manage money effectively. This empowering tool includes saving money, distinguishing between wants and needs, managing a budget, paying bills, buying a home, paying for college, and planning for retirement. Project Still I Rise is committed to providing students with financial education on smart money decisions. It is our commitment, along with our partners, to encourage students to save money, foster peer conversations, and empower them to be good stewards of their financial futures.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? 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 2024.

    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 2002.

    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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