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Isaiah Project

EIN 90-0357717 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Isaiah Project (TIP) is a 501c(3) Urban Ministry in the city of Cleveland, Ohio. Our call springs forth from Isaiah 58 with raising our children while it centers on "liberating those tied down and held back by injustice (yoke), lightening the load of those heavily burdened, freeing the oppressed and shattering every type of oppression."Being in relationship with kids and families over the years, we saw the need for emotional healing. With many people carrying burdens and traumas, it be came essential to go deeper. We believe safe relationships of trust are necessary to "break these yokes and share the love of Christ.We have Thursday and Saturday worship at House of Miracles (HOM), our inner city church. In addition, we are a Griefshare site which addresses the trauma of loss. We offer several classes to our congregation and the community. We developed several of our young mothers to take over our meal ministry which provides a meal with each of our gatherings. We have also spread o

Income
$129,444
Spending
$70,866
Reserves
31.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Highest pay
$28,220, executive dir.

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% 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 (1)
  1. $2,306 spent. The Isaiah Project is a vision for doing ministry with inner city kids, youth, and their families. Our desire is to be in a relationship with kids and hrie families and encourage them to follow Christ while empowereing them to live out his purpose for their lives.Persons benefited:Kids Church supporting 50-70 local kids in our ministry3 other local churches with 10-40 children each10-12 churches serving 50-100 children in Liberia, West AfricaYouth Church supporting 30-50 local children in our ministryOne additional local youth church side with 10-30 participantsHouse Church supporting 8-15 members

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 October 13, 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 2008.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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