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Giving Closet Project

The giving closet project (gcp) provides clothing, hygiene items and other basic necessities to students in need, elevating their self-esteem and dignity. By ensuring that a childs needs …

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Youth Development Jacksonville, FL EIN: 812447928 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Giving Closet Project

Clothing and Basic Needs Assistance: Teachers, counselors, case managers and social workers identify homeless and low-income youth in need and utilize our online referral process weekly. Our volunteers fulfill orders at our Giving Closet district "hubs" and then deliver care packages out to schools. Lost and Found Makeover Program: Creates an efficient lost and found system at schools. We provide schools with the resources they need to have a well-organized and manageable lost and found area, so more students can easily reunite with their lost items. Unclaimed clothing is collected several times a year, professionally cleaned and becomes part of our inventory. Student Service Leaders: Building and nurturing student leaders while raising awareness of poverty through engaging volunteer opportunities focused …

Founded
Headquarters
Jacksonville, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

The giving closet project (gcp) provides clothing, hygiene items and other basic necessities to students in need, elevating their self-esteem and dignity. By ensuring that a childs needs are met

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 82%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.97
Program$0.97
97% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Giving Closet Project has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 83% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Giving Closet Project is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Jacksonville, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 812447928. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 63 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Giving Closet Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 812447928. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Giving Closet Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Giving Closet Project is located in Jacksonville, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Giving Closet Project has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Giving Closet Project is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 63 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Giving Closet Project. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Giving Closet Project holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Clothing and Basic Needs Assistance: Teachers, counselors, case managers and social workers identify homeless and low-income youth in need and utilize our online referral process weekly. Our volunteers fulfill orders at our Giving Closet district "hubs" and then deliver care packages out to schools. Lost and Found Makeover Program: Creates an efficient lost and found system at schools. We provide schools with the resources they need to have a well-organized and manageable lost and found area, so more students can easily reunite with their lost items. Unclaimed clothing is collected several times a year, professionally cleaned and becomes part of our inventory. Student Service Leaders: Building and nurturing student leaders... Giving Closet Project is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Giving Closet Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Giving Closet Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 812447928, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
97% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JE
Jennifer S••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 63 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 63 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2016
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Giving Closet Project

What is Giving Closet Project?
Giving Closet Project is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Jacksonville, United States. Clothing and Basic Needs Assistance: Teachers, counselors, case managers and social workers identify homeless and low-income youth in need and utilize our online referral process weekly. Our volunteers fulfill orders at our Giving Closet district "hubs" and then deliver care packages out to schools. Lost and Found Makeover Program: Creates an efficient lost and found system at schools. We provide schools with the resources they need to have a well-organized and manageable lost and found area, so more students can easily reunite with their lost items. Unclaimed clothing is collected several times a year, professionally cleaned and becomes part of our inventory. Student Service Leaders: Building and nurturing student leaders while raising awareness of poverty through engaging volunteer opportunities focused around basic needs. Students learn the importance of civic responsibility, while earning hours for graduation and scholarship requirements.
When was Giving Closet Project founded?
Giving Closet Project was founded in 2016.
Who leads Giving Closet Project?
Jennifer Smith serves as CEO.
Where is Giving Closet Project located?
Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, United States.
What is Giving Closet Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Giving Closet Project trustworthy?
Giving Closet Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Giving Closet Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 812447928.
What is Giving Closet Project's website?
http://www.givingclosetproject.org