Nonprofit Transparency
Who we are, on the record
Our legal identity, tax status, and governance in one place, so that donors, partners, and grantmakers can verify us.
Organizational Identity
Verified information
The details below reflect Project Pollinator's formation and IRS recognition.
Legal name
Project Pollinator
Organization type
Ohio nonprofit corporation and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
42-3045012
Federal tax exemption effective
June 4, 2026
IRS determination letter dated
July 15, 2026
Public charity classification
IRC Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) — a public charity described in IRC Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Location
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Public contact
Charitable mission
Project Pollinator is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming vacant lots, overlooked spaces, school grounds, and neighborhood areas into native gardens and pollinator-friendly habitats. Through environmental education, hands-on conservation, and community partnerships, we empower young people and residents to restore biodiversity, beautify their neighborhoods, and create healthier environments for pollinators and people.
Founding governance
Ivan "Sito" Rodriguez
Founder and President
Julian Iseghohi
Founding Secretary
Carl Holtman
Founding Treasurer and Adult Mentor
Tax deductibility
Contributions to Project Pollinator are deductible under IRC Section 170 to the extent permitted by law. Donors should consult their own tax advisor about their specific situation.
Verify our status
Anyone can confirm our federal tax status using the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Search by our legal name or by EIN 42-3045012.
IRS Tax Exempt Organization SearchAbout our determination letter
We do not publish an unredacted copy of our IRS determination letter on this website. The letter is available to grantmakers, donors, and partners on request. Email makeabuzz@projectpollinator.org and we will arrange to share it after reviewing what is appropriate to release publicly.