Post Traumatic Growth Project
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Post Traumatic Growth Project (PTGP) is a nascent nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals and communities to thrive in the face of adversity. We want to provide veteran support, first responder mental health resources, teacher resilience strategies, and healthcare worker recovery tools. Whether youre seeking peer support programs or therapist self-care, we offer trauma-informed care and expert-led resilience workshops to help you heal and grow. We believe that even in the darkest of times, it is possible to find hope, resilience, and positive growth. Through our programs, we equip individuals withthe tools to tap into their inner strength, cultivate meaningful connections, and discover the limitless potential within themselves. By applying the principles of Post Traumatic Growth, PTGP fosters a culture of hope, healing, and transformation. Discover strength after adversity with us. Our goal is to reduce suicide rates by providing individuals with the tools and su
- Income
- $8,512
- Spending
- $7,044
- Reserves
- 2.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
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 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)
- $7,044 spent. Explanation of How Programs Advance the Mission of PTGP:o Our inaugural conference directly advanced our mission by providing expert-led resilience training and trauma-informed care education to our target audience, including veterans, first responders, teachers, healthcare workers, and mental health professionals.o The conference served as a crucial first step in equipping individuals with the skills to tap into their inner strength and cultivate meaningful connections, aligning with our goal of empowering individuals.o By educating healthcare professionals about Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) theory and research, we directly contribute to the public benefit by improving the quality of mental health care available to trauma survivors. This education will allow more professionals to correctly apply PTG principals to their client base.o The conference fostered a supportive environment, promoting hope, healing, and transformation, thus directly contributing to our goal of fostering a culture of hope.
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
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 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 August 2024.
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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