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Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by PROJECT NOW INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$18,707,227
Total expenses
$18,716,496
Contributions and grants received
$18,103,299
Grants paid
$11,439,522
Program service revenue
$481,278
Investment income
$53,501
Other revenue
$69,149
Total assets, end of year
$3,994,137
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,408,617
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,585,520
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$17,686,512
Management and general expenses
$971,233
Fundraising expenses
$58,751
Program service expenses (Part III)
$17,686,512

Program services were 94.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $113,522

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $17,756,632

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $233,145

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $163,750

  • 2a · Program service revenue: RENTAL INCOME

    total $304,201 · related or exempt $304,201

  • 2b · Program service revenue: PROGRAM INCOME

    total $177,077 · related or exempt $177,077

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $53,501 · excluded $53,501

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $69,149 · excluded $69,149

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $69,149

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $11,439,522 · program services $11,439,522

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $224,543 · management and general $224,543

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $3,400,282 · program services $2,994,723 · management and general $377,957 · fundraising $27,602

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $65,526 · program services $64,960 · fundraising $566

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $813,317 · program services $720,197 · management and general $86,844 · fundraising $6,276

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $353,848 · program services $294,846 · management and general $56,433 · fundraising $2,569

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $15,180 · management and general $15,180

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $43,600 · management and general $43,600

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $136,787 · program services $61,639 · management and general $75,148

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $276,945 · program services $264,784 · management and general $12,161

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $510,372 · program services $451,984 · management and general $36,650 · fundraising $21,738

  • 17 · Travel

    total $342,112 · program services $339,366 · management and general $2,746

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $21,440 · program services $21,440

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $128,964 · program services $128,964

  • 24a · Other expenses: REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

    total $393,339 · program services $363,237 · management and general $30,102

  • 24b · Other expenses: IN KIND EXPENSES

    total $163,750 · program services $163,750

  • 24c · Other expenses: HOUSING MANAGEMENT

    total $123,648 · program services $123,407 · management and general $241

  • 24d · Other expenses: MINOR EQUIPMENT

    total $94,161 · program services $91,419 · management and general $2,742

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $169,160 · program services $162,274 · management and general $6,886

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $400 · end of year $400

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $715,178 · end of year $1,112,955

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $2,172,103 · end of year $1,593,632

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $13,491 · end of year $30,366

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $74,347 · end of year $36,224

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $4,490,718

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $3,648,719

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $745,482 · end of year $841,999

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $357,709 · end of year $285,915

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $92,646

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,198,209 · end of year $1,017,859

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $511,610 · end of year $585,664

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $40,555 · end of year $507,979

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $722,347 · end of year $285,915

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $11,200 · end of year $11,200

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,330,353 · end of year $1,309,693

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $264,436 · end of year $275,827

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

THE MISSION OF PROJECT NOW, INC. IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES AND ONE ANOTHER. WE ENVISION THE WHOLE COMMUNITY WORKING HAND IN HAND TO MEET HUMAN NEEDS, PROTECT HUMAN DIGNITY AND RESTORE HOPE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO ELIMINATE POVERTY & COMBAT EXISTING POVERTY.

  • WEATHERIZATION/ENERGY ASSISTANCE:PROJECT NOW PROVIDES WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO HELP REDUCE HEATING AND COOLING COSTS FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF ROCK ISLAND, MERCER AND HENRY COUNTIES. ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 18,666 CUSTOMERS IN 8,540 HOMES DURING THE YEAR. FUNDING FOR THESE PROGRAMS IS THROUGH FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS AND LOCAL ENERGY COMPANIES.

    Expenses $10,671,936 · Grants $9,683,045

  • CHILD EDUCATION:PROJECT NOW HEAD START PROMOTES THE SCHOOL READINESS OF PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WHILE PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO THE FAMILIES. HEAD START OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR DISABILITIES, IN A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THE FUNDED ENROLLMENT IS 330 CHILDREN IN BOTH CENTER AND HOME-BASED PROGRAMS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

    Expenses $2,327,372 · Grants $152,697

  • SENIOR PROGRAMS:DESIGNED TO HELP SENIORS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES. SERVICES INCLUDE: HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, CONGREGATE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, AND OUTREACH SERVICES. 133,686 HOME DELIVERED MEALS WERE SERVED TO 1,046 SENIORS. 14,504 MEALS WERE SERVED TO 269 SENIORS WHO WERE ELIGIBLE FOR CONGREGATE SERVICES. 6,152 UNITS OF DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION WERE PROVIDED TO 358 SENIORS IN ROCK ISLAND AND MERCER COUNTIES. 3,175 SENIORS RECEIVED INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE AND 260 FARMER MARKET COUPON BOOKS WORTH $13,000 WERE DISTRIBUTED TO SENIORS. 44 MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WERE SAVED AN ESTIMATE OF $357,686 FOR THE YEAR.

    Expenses $1,835,106 · Grants $997,201

  • HOUSING AND HOUSING REHABILITATION:PROJECT NOW PROVIDES HOUSING SERVICES INCLUDING HOME REHABILITATION (SINGLE FAMILY REHAB AND HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS) TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS OF ROCK ISLAND, MERCER AND HENRY COUNTIES. FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IHDA); 0 HOMES WERE COMPLETED DURING 2022-2023. PROJECT NOW ALSO HAS 102 AFFORDABLE RENTAL PROPERTIES 11 OF THEM ARE COMMERCIAL.

    Expenses $1,245,322 · Grants $332,078 · Revenue $481,278

  • COMMUNITY SERVICE:PROVIDES APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, ADVOCACY AND INFORMATION & REFERRAL TO RESIDENTS OF ROCK ISLAND, HENRY AND MERCER COUNTIES. CUSTOMERS ARE HELPED TO MANAGE THEIR BASIC NEEDS WHILE THEY MOVE TOWARDS INCREASED SELF-SUFFICIENCY. RENT & DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE TO 194 HOUSEHOLDS. COORDINATED ENTRY HELPED 874 FAMILIES WITH HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT. FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GRANTS.

    Expenses $987,292 · Grants $262,865

  • PUBLIC TRANSIT: PROJECT NOW IS THE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR RIM RURAL PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVING RURAL ROCK ISLAND AND ALL OF MERCER COUNTIES. 433 PASSENGERS RECEIVED 10,863 RIDES THIS YEAR.

    Expenses $517,572

  • FOOF PROGRAMS:DESIGNED TO FEED LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS.

    Expenses $101,912 · Grants $11,636

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • CATHERINE BIZARRI

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SUZANNE EAGLE

    BOARD SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RICK GOSNEY

    BOARD TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • GARY BRADLEY

    BOARD VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • STACY BELL

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SR BOBBIE BUSSAN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • EMILY CUMMINGS

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RAY ELLIOTT

    BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/22)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BARRETT ESSMAN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BECCA HAYES

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • GABRELLA HURTADO

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ED LANGON

    BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/22)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MICHAEL MANTERNACH

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CARLA MCELRATH

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SAMANTHA WILLIAMS

    BOARD MEMBER (THRU 8/22)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DWIGHT L FORD

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $136,082
    From this org
    $100,267
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $35,815
    Hours/week
    40

  • JENI BISKIE

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $7,092
    From this org
    $5,978
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $1,114
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • NEW BOSTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING LLC

    LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL HOUSING · IL

    Directly controlled by PROJECT NOW INC

  • VIOLA AFFORDABLE HOUSING LLC

    LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL HOUSING · IL

    Directly controlled by PROJECT NOW INC

  • PROJECT NOW AFFORDABLE HOUSING LLC

    LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL HOUSING · IL

    Directly controlled by PROJECT NOW INC

Related partnerships

Part III: related organizations taxable as a partnership, with the filer's share.

  • KNOX APARTMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

    RELATED · LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL HOUSING · IL · 99.99% owned · share of income $912 · share of assets $711,731 · general or managing partner

    Directly controlled by PROJECT NOW INC

  • OLD CHICAGO MULTI-FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

    RELATED · LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL HOUSING · IL · 0.01% owned · share of income -$23,252 · share of assets -$50,561 · general or managing partner

    Directly controlled by PROJECT NOW INC

  • NEW BOSTON FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

    RELATED · LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL HOUSING · IL · 99.99% owned · share of income -$32,416 · share of assets $249,096 · general or managing partner

    Directly controlled by PROJECT NOW INC

Related corporations and trusts

Part IV: related organizations taxable as a corporation or trust.

  • NEW BOSTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

    C · LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL HOUSING · IL · 100% owned · share of assets -$12,078 · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by PROJECT NOW INC

  • KNOX APARTMENT CORPORATION

    C · LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL HOUSING · IL · 100% owned · share of assets -$303,493 · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by PROJECT NOW INC

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
8 May 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202411299349302866

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