Nanchang Project
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Nanchang Project facilitates reunions between Chinese adoptees and their birth families in China, providing support for searches, travel, and DNA testing.
- Income
- $29,314
- Spending
- $15,992
- Reserves
- 35.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 82%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 (2)
- $6,256 spent. Adoptee Search Trips (Guangxi Trip): Coordinated and escorted adoptees to China to assist in locating and reconnecting with birth families, including travel planning, lodging coordination, and local search activities. The program provided in-person support to adoptees throughout the search process. During the short tax year, 1 trip was conducted with participation from 3 adoptees and their 3 mothers. Certain program expenses related to the trip were incurred in the subsequent fiscal year. Expenses: $6,255.71. Grants: $0.
- $9,304 spent. DNA Testing Assistance: Purchased and distributed DNA kits to assist adoptees and birth families in facilitating genetic matches during family search efforts. The program aimed to increase the likelihood of successful birth family identification and reunification through DNA testing. During the short tax year, approximately 80 DNA kits were purchased and shipped. Program expenses included DNA kits, shipping reimbursements, and modest gratuities for local search assistance. Program funding included both general operating funds and restricted grant funding, including the Catesby Grant. Expenses: $9,303.63. Grants: $0.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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