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Project Guardianship Inc

EIN 84-5004265 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES AND MENTAL ILLNESS WHO NEED HELP MAKING DECISIONS. WE ALSO TRANSFORM THE SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT THEM TO ENSURE SAFETY, PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, PRESERVE DIGNITY, AND ADVANCE RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 82%
Employees
38
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$233,000, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 88% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $2.9 million spent. PERSON-CENTERED GUARDIANSHIP: THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT GUARDIANSHIP BRINGS PERSON-CENTERED GUARDIANSHIP TO THOSE WHO NEED IT. THIS INCLUDES EMPLOYING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM MODEL TO PROVIDE GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES TO A POPULATION OF OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES AND MENTAL ILLNESS WHO NEED HELP MAKING DECISIONS, HAVE NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO FILL THE ROLE, AND LARGELY HAVE VERY LOW INCOMES.
  2. $753,534 spent. GUARDIANSHIP ALTERNATIVES: BY DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING ALTERNATIVES TO GUARDIANSHIP, PROJECT GUARDIANSHIP ADVOCATES FOR THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR THOSE IN NEED OF CARE. THIS INCLUDES OPERATING THE GUARDIANSHIP PREVENTION AND SUPPORT HELPLINE, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO ANYONE WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT ARTICLE 81 GUARDIANSHIP WITH A FOCUS ON PROMOTING ALTERNATIVES.
  3. $364,285 spent. GUARDIANSHIP REFORM: PROJECT GUARDIANSHIP PARTNERS WITH FELLOW PRACTITIONERS, ADVOCATES, AND ALLIES TO INFLUENCE THE PUBLIC AGENDA AND REALIZE AN EQUITABLE GUARDIANSHIP SYSTEM IN NEW YORK. THIS INCLUDES LEADING A STATEWIDE COALITION OF NONPROFIT GUARDIANS CALLED GUARDIANSHIP ACCESS NEW YORK (GANY) AND ADVOCATING FOR STATE FUNDING FOR PERSON-CENTERED GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.

Source: Form 990 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 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 December 2024.

    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 January 2021.

    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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