Proof of Usefulness Report

The Charlotte Center for the Humanities and Civic Imagination

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate 501(c)3 non-profit organization ('The Charlotte Center') with verifiable local operations and approximately $200k-$250k in annual revenue. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, inaccurately characterizing a traditional non-profit as a technology project, making fraudulent claims about reach ('everyone', 'most people'), and misusing financial terminology ('marketcap'). While the organization has civic utility, the submission fails to demonstrate the technical usefulness or scalability required for a high score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70
Real World Utility Quality Factor+1
Audience Reach Impact+20
Audience Reach Impact Quality Factor+0.5
Technical Innovation+10
Technical Innovation Quality Factor+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+35
Evidence Of Traction Quality Factor+0.8
Market Timing Relevance+50
Market Timing Relevance Quality Factor+1
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality Factor+0.5
Subtotal+32.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+32

Project Details

Description
The Charlotte Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Our mission is to help people and communities flourish. We bring people together to explore community issues through the lens of the humanities and civic imagination.

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