Good Project Corp
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Good Project is dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals struggling with mental health and addiction, and providing support to veterans in need. Our mission is to empower these marginalized populations by offering comprehensive assistance, including rehabilitation programs, counseling, and access to essential resources. Together, we strive to create a society where every individual has the opportunity to overcome adversity and lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
- Income
- $242,868
- Spending
- $179,248
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1598% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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
Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
0 of 251 of 1 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $99,099 spent. The organization provides direct financial assistance to individuals facing economic hardship and substance userelated recovery needs. During the year, the program delivered direct cash assistance to eligible individuals to help meet essential living needs, including housing stability, food security, transportation, and emergency expenses. Assistance was awarded based on documented need and aligned with the organizations charitable mission. In addition, the organization made payments on behalf of individuals to licensed rehabilitation and treatment facilities, enabling access to substance use disorder treatment and recovery services that would otherwise be unaffordable. Payments were made directly to service providers to support inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, counseling, and related clinical services. Through this program, the organization helped stabilize individuals during periods of crisis, reduce barriers to recovery, and promote longterm selfsufficiency and wellbeing. Program outcomes are monitored through service utilization records and followup with participants and providers. Expenses: $109,653.30
- $10,553 spent. The organization provided financial assistance by making payments on behalf of individuals to licensed rehabilitation and treatment facilities to support access to substance use disorder recovery services. Payments were made directly to service providers to cover costs associated with inpatient and outpatient treatment, counseling, and related recovery services for individuals who lacked the financial resources to obtain care independently. This program helped reduce barriers to treatment, supported continuity of care, and promoted recovery and longterm stability for individuals in need. Assistance decisions were based on documented need and aligned with the organizations charitable purpose. Expenses: $10,553
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
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 October 13, 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 December 2025.
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 October 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 October 21, 2026.
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