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Show Me the World Project

EIN 84-2427590 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Show Me The World Project provides transformative educational experiences for students from under resourced communities through entrepreneurship, workforce readiness, and global learning opportunities.

Income
$670,686
Spending
$537,569
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$90,000, president

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes -1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (5)
  1. $433,578 spent. Program 1: Entrepreneurship & Workforce Readiness In 2025, Show Me The World Project expanded from 5 to 9 school partnerships and served 106 students across St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri. Students participated in a real-world enterprise model focused on product development, coffee retail, marketing, and logistics. Through applied learning experiences, students developed professional communication skills, financial literacy, sales experience, inventory management competencies, and leadership capacity. The organization implemented its Workforce Readiness Credential Powered by Show Me The World Project, endorsed by the Regional Business Council and STL.works. The credential is performance-based and aligned with regional employer expectations. Total students served: 106 Total school partnerships: 9
  2. Program 2: Global Education & International Learning In 2025, students participated in structured international educational experiences, including travel to Belize, the organizations fifth country served. Programming included cultural immersion, exposure to global trade and entrepreneurship systems, leadership development, and structured career reflection activities. Global learning expands students academic, professional, and economic vision.
  3. Program 3: Global Education Fellows & Educator Leadership The organization supported 19 Global Education Fellows who received professional development in experiential education and global learning facilitation. Fellows led and supported students during international experiences and programming. Investing in educator leadership strengthens long-term program sustainability across regions.
  4. Program 4: Applied Work-Based Learning & Enterprise Exposure Students gained documented work-based learning experience through live enterprise activities, including retail sales, event operations, inventory management, and revenue tracking. Students were exposed to product commercialization processes, including the launch of SMTW Cold Brew and retail placement in Lambert Airport.
  5. Organizational Growth Supporting Programs To support expansion across two metropolitan regions, the organization secured its first dedicated vehicle, obtained office space, and formalized operations in Kansas City.

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 August 2019.

    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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