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Project Purpose Corporation

EIN 81-0685126 · Pottstown, PA

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

TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES OF POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA.

Income
$194,413
Spending
$157,403
Reserves
14.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Highest pay
$41,178, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 14.5 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 19% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 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 (4)
  1. $5,271 spent. KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS FROM POTTSTOWN RECEIVED EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS AND MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH OUR AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM. 3 STAFF AND 100 VOLUNTEERS HELPED STUDENTS WITH THEIR HOMEWORK. THE PROGRAM OCCURRED ON WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS FROM 4:20-5:40.
  2. $25,545 spent. PROJECT PURPOSE'S BENEVOLENCE SUPPORT HELPS TO MEET THE PHYSICAL NEEDS THAT ARISE IN THE FAMILIES WE SERVE. FROM HELPING WITH GROCERIES, TRANSPORTATION ISSUES, OR CLOTHING NEEDS THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO MEET THE PHYSICAL NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN POTTSTOWN.
  3. $1,568 spent. LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PARTICIPATED ALONGSIDE VOLUNTEERS IN A 100FTX30FT COMMUNITY GARDEN. LOW INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WERE TAUGHT NUTRITION LESSONS AND TOOK HOME FRESH VEGETABLES. THE PROGRAM OCCURRED ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS FROM 6:00-8:00PM EARLY JUNE-LATE AUGUST.
  4. $280 spent. LOW-INCOME CHILDREN RECEIVED A HOT DINNER ON WEDNESDAYS AFTER ATTENDING THE HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM. SUMMER SCHOLARS IS A CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME 9TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FEE-BASED PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THEIR DISTRICTS. THESE STUDENTS WOULD FALL FARTHER BEHIND IN SCHOOL WITHOUT A FREE OPTION. SUMMER SCHOLARS PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THESE AT-RISK STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE 2 WEEKS OF MEANINGFUL, FAITH-BASED LEARNING

Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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