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Leo Project Inc

EIN 85-1005083 · Chilmark, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STARTED IN HONOR OF CAITLIN O'HARA, THE LEO PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO DRIVE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN KENYA.

Income
$401,943
Spending
$331,193
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

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

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 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 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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 January 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 (1)
  1. $298,045 spent. WE PROVIDED FUNDING TO THE LEO PROJECT IN KENYA TO IMPLEMENT INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS. THE CAITLIN O'HARA COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A MODEL FOR HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY, RECORDING 11,924 PATIENT VISITS IN 2024. THIS YEAR, THE CLINIC EXPANDED ITS SERVICES TO INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY CARE, PSYCHOSOCIAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORT, NUTRITION COUNSELING, SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES, HIV TESTING AND COUNSELING, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTHCARE, LABORATORY SERVICES, AND PHARMACY ACCESS. IN RESPONSE TO INCREASING DEMAND, THE CLINIC TEAM GREW WITH THE ADDITION OF THREE NEW HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, A SECOND CLINICAL OFFICER, AND AN ADDITIONAL NURSE. 2024 ALSO MARKED THE LAUNCH OF OUR INAUGURAL MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAMS AND THE INTEGRATION OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS OUR BROADER EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EFFORTS. WE DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A PROPRIETARY LIFE-SKILLS PROGRAM WITHIN OUR NETWORK OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. ADDITIONALLY, WE LAUNCHED TLP CO:WORK SPACE, A NEW INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AMONG YOUNG PROFESSIONALS. WE PROVIDED FUNDING TO THE LEO PROJECT IN KENYA TO IMPLEMENT INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS. THE CAITLIN O'HARA COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A MODEL FOR HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY, RECORDING 11,924 PATIENT VISITS IN 2024. THIS YEAR, THE CLINIC EXPANDED ITS SERVICES TO INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY CARE, PSYCHOSOCIAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORT, NUTRITION COUNSELING, SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES, HIV TESTING AND COUNSELING, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTHCARE, LABORATORY SERVICES, AND PHARMACY ACCESS. IN RESPONSE TO INCREASING DEMAND, THE CLINIC TEAM GREW WITH THE ADDITION OF THREE NEW HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, A SECOND CLINICAL OFFICER, AND AN ADDITIONAL NURSE. 2024 ALSO MARKED THE LAUNCH OF OUR INAUGURAL MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAMS AND THE INTEGRATION OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS OUR BROADER EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EFFORTS. WE DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A PROPRIETARY LIFE-SKILLS PROGRAM WITHIN OUR NETWORK OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. ADDITIONALLY, WE LAUNCHED TLP CO:WORK SPACE, A NEW INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AMONG YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 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 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 January 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 March 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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