Proof of Usefulness Report

North Mason Resources

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (North Mason Resources) operating in Belfair, WA since 2009, providing essential services to veterans and the homeless. However, the submission quality is critically low, characterized by hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people have used my product' as traction). While the real-world utility is high for the local community, the lack of technical innovation and the unprofessional nature of the data provided significantly penalize the score. The revenue metric ('marketcap: 500000') likely refers to annual contributions or assets but is mislabeled.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+5.63
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+35.38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Homeless, Veterans, Community, Help, Housing, Employment, Nonprofit,

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline