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Life Works Project Inc

EIN 86-1329739 · Waynesboro, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS WITH PRACTICAL SUPPORTS TO UPLIFT AND THRIVE.

Income
$128,698
Spending
$95,963
Reserves
18.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Highest pay
$12,000, executive di

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

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 (4)
  1. $56,579 spent. RIVER CITY BREAD BASKET- FIRST OF ITS KIND CLIENT-CHOICE GROCERY OUTLET THAT ENCOURAGES DISTRIBUTION WITH DIGNITY FOR OUR GUESTS. ALSO HAVE A MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM TO SENIORS AND DIFFERENTLY ABLED PEOPLE IN WAYNESBORO, AUGUSTA COUNTY, AND STAUNTON TWICE A MONTH. THROUGH OUR FOOD INSECURITY PROGRAMS 2,762 UNIQUE HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED.
  2. $16,902 spent. MICROGRANT PROGRAM- SUPPORTING ALICE (ASSET LIMITED INCOME CONSTRAINED EMPLOYED)INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. MAKING DIRECT PAYMENTS TO UTILITY COMPANIES, DAYCARES, CARE REPAIR SHOPS, ETC TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO MEET THEIR NEEDS ON THEIR OWN. WE PROVIDED MICROGRANTS TO 53 INDIVIDUALS.
  3. PROVIDE WHOLE FAMILY SERVICES - SUCH AS FINANCIAL CLASSES, MENTAL HEALTH AND FAMILY COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS VOTER REGISTRATION, LIBRARY CARDS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
  4. $9,092 spent. ANNUAL JOBFEST - IN AN EFFORT TO CONNECT COMMUNITY JOB SEEKERS WITH EMPLOYERS IN THE STAUNTON, AUGUSTA COUNTY AND WAYNESBORO AREA, THE LIFE WORKS PROJECT HOSTS AN ANNUAL JOB FAIR WHERE POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES ALSO RECEIVE RESUME HELP, INTERVIEW SKILLS AND ACCESS TO OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES. AN EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON BRINGING SECOND CHANCE EMPLOYERS TOGETHER TO PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT. THIS YEAR THERE WERE 104 ATTENDEES HOOPTIE HOSPITAL CAR CARE CLINIC - RAN EVERY TUESDAY IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. THIS PROGRAM CENTERS AROUND THOSE WHO MAY RECEIVE SNAP OR MEDICAID, OWN A VEHICLE, AND NEED TO KEEP IT RUNNING. PARTICPANTS RECEIVED HANDS ON TRAINING/SUPPORT WITH BASIC CAR CARE MAINTENANCE BY TRUTECH AUTOMOTIVE IN WAYNESBORO. AT THE END OF THE SESSIONS AN EMERGENCY ROADSIDE KIT WAS GIVEN TO EACH HOUSEHOLD AND A 150 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR A REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PART FOR THEIR VEHICLE. CAPPED AT 10 PARTICIPANTS.

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

  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 July 2021.

    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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