Project Oneway Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Project OneWay Incorporated is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to expand access to opportunity for underserved individuals and communities with a particular focus on empowering the next generation in urban and historically underserved neighborhoods. The organization develops and delivers workforce development entrepreneurship leadership mentoring financial capability and community engagement initiatives that strengthen pathways to economic mobility. Through strategic partnerships with businesses educational institutions government agencies and community organizations Project OneWay works to reduce barriers to opportunity foster intergenerational collaboration and equip individuals with the relationships resources and skills necessary to achieve long-term economic stability and community impact.
- Income
- $53,410
- Spending
- $46,439
- Reserves
- 2.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 61%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2026, 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 February 28, 2026, 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 February 28, 2026, 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)
- $15,000 spent. Bridging the Generational Gap in the Workplace: Project OneWay Incorporated partnered with city government to design and facilitate the Bridging the Generational Gap in the Workplace initiative an evidence-informed workforce development program focused on strengthening organizational culture improving trust across generations and preparing public institutions to recruit better retain and develop the next generation of talent. The program provided leadership development and organizational consulting to managers supervisors and executive leadership addressing topics including generational communication workplace belonging trust psychological safety mentorship and inclusive talent development. Participants were equipped with practical strategies to foster collaboration among employees of varying ages while creating environments in which emerging professionals could successfully enter and advance in public service. Beyond internal workforce development the initiative informed youth-centered talent attraction and acquisition strategies that emphasized skills potential and demonstrated competencies alongside traditional educational credentials. The program supported the exploration and implementation of competency-based hiring equivalencies and other practices designed to reduce barriers to employment broaden access to municipal career opportunities and strengthen recruitment pipelines for both collegiate and non-collegiate talent from historically underserved and inner-city communities. Through collaboration with municipal leadership and community stakeholders the initiative helped establish stronger connections between local government educational institutions workforce partners and young residents seeking meaningful career pathways. By expanding access to opportunity and promoting equitable workforce practices the program advanced Project OneWays charitable mission of increasing economic mobility strengthening public-sector talent pipelines and creating communities where individuals can grow contribute and thrive throughout every stage of life.
- $15,000 spent. **Grow Up and Grow Old: Columbia: Project OneWay Incorporated developed and implemented Grow Up and Grow Old: Columbia a charitable workforce and community development initiative designed to expand pathways to economic mobility by increasing access to employment entrepreneurship education mentorship and civic engagement for young adults and historically underserved communities. The initiative is founded on the principle that thriving cities are built when residents have equitable access to opportunity throughout every stage of life enabling them to grow up contribute meaningfully and grow old within the communities they call home. The program convened emerging entrepreneurs students workforce professionals nonprofit leaders business executives and public-sector officials in a structured learning environment focused on workforce sustainability entrepreneurship economic development leadership public-private partnerships organizational trust and community collaboration. Participants explored practical strategies for navigating professional environments building sustainable businesses accessing community resources and strengthening relationships that contribute to long-term economic success. A distinguishing feature of the initiative was Project OneWays intentional use of its organizational relationships partnerships and community network to facilitate relationship building and pipeline development. Through introductions stakeholder engagement networking opportunities and direct connections with leaders from government business higher education philanthropy and the nonprofit sector participants were provided increased exposure to individuals and institutions capable of opening doors to employment internships entrepreneurship mentorship and civic leadership opportunities. The program recognized that meaningful relationships and access to decision-makers are essential components of economic mobility and intentionally worked to reduce barriers that often limit those opportunities for residents of historically underserved and inner-city communities. The initiative further strengthened collaboration among local government educational institutions employers workforce organizations and community partners by encouraging cross-sector investment in the next generation of leaders. These partnerships supported the development of stronger talent pipelines while increasing awareness of workforce opportunities entrepreneurial resources educational pathways and community support systems available to participants. In addition to workforce readiness the program promoted entrepreneurship as a viable pathway to economic mobility by exposing participants to business development resources small business support organizations financing opportunities and experienced entrepreneurs. Participants were encouraged to view entrepreneurship not only as a means of personal advancement but also as a strategy for neighborhood revitalization job creation and long-term community wealth building. The initiative also served as a public education platform advancing the concept of cities of lifelong belonging communities intentionally designed so residents are not required to leave in search of opportunity. Through facilitated dialogue and community engagement the program increased awareness of the relationship between belonging economic development workforce participation and civic engagement encouraging institutions to adopt more inclusive and opportunity-centered practices. Through Grow Up and Grow Old: Columbia Project OneWay strengthened community partnerships expanded access to professional networks increased opportunities for mentorship and cross-sector collaboration promoted entrepreneurship and workforce participation and developed a replicable charitable model for increasing economic mobility through relationship building institutional connectivity and intentional pipeline development. These accomplishments directly advanced the organizations exempt purpose by helping connect the next generation to the people resources and opportunities necessary to achieve long-term economic stability while strengthening the capacity of communities to retain and develop local talent.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2026, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending February 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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