Form 990 for tax year 2023

Totals

Total revenue

$2,444,175

Total expenses

$2,350,223

Contributions and grants received

$2,342,940

Grants paid

$661,093

Program service revenue

$0

Investment income

$98,249

Other revenue

$2,986

Total assets, end of year

$4,740,281

Total liabilities, end of year

$119,360

Net assets or fund balances, end of year

$4,620,921

Program services expenses (Part IX)

$2,004,281

Management and general expenses

$239,007

Fundraising expenses

$106,935

Program service expenses (Part III)

$2,004,281

Program services were 85.3% 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.

Mission and programs · 2023

• LIFELONG LEARNING: EDUCATION SERVICES ADULT LITERACY: PROJECT'S SUCCESS ACADEMY PROVIDES AN ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM THAT PREPARES DISADVANTAGED ADULTS FOR THE WORKFORCE. COURSES INCLUDE GED PREPARATION, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, AND ADULT BASIC EDUCATION. OUR CERTIFIED TEACHERS USE REAL-WORLD CONTEXTS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND/OR EMPLOYMENT.IN ADDITION TO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, TUTORS WORK WITH STUDENTSONE-ON-ONE TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE GED TEST, U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST, OR TO IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH-LANGUAGE SKILLS. EACH STUDENT RECEIVES PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC SUPPORT, INCLUDING ACCESS TO PROJECT'S FOOD PANTRY AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES AS NEEDED.OUR PROGRAM PREPARES ADULTS TO SUCCESSFULLY CARRY OUT THEIR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS WORKERS, CITIZENS, AND PARENTS.GOAL: THE GOAL OF THE ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE ADULTS' LITERACY SKILLS AND PREPARE THEM FOR THE WORKFORCE, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR TRAINING, AND/OR U.S. CITIZENSHIP.2023 - 2024 RESULTS432 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED; 87% OR 374 STUDENTS WERE POST-TESTED; 73% OR 240 STUDENTS MADE STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT LEARNING GAINS; 73 OF THE 90 GED ENROLLED STUDENTS EARNED A GED, AND;100% OF THE 10 STUDENTS STUDYING FOR CITIZENSHIP EARNED THEIR CITIZENSHIP. FAMILY LITERACY: PROJECT'S SUCCESS ACADEMY PROVIDES A FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM THAT RECOGNIZES THAT A PARENT'S LITERACY, ATTITUDES, AND BELIEFS TOWARD EDUCATION SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT THEIR CHILDREN. USING THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, RESEARCH-BASED KENAN MODEL, OUR PROGRAM BREAKS THE INTER-GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF LOW LITERACY AND ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE BY PROVIDING FOUR INTEGRATED PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDING:ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION, PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, HIGH QUALITY PRE-SCHOOL AND STRUCTURED PARENT/CHILD LITERACY OPPORTUNITIES. THIS "TEACH THE PARENT/REACH THE CHILD" MODEL ASSISTS PARENTS IN BECOMING THE FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER OF THEIR CHILDREN AND PROMOTES THE CHILD'S SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, WHILE ALSO ADVANCING THE PARENT'S ABILITY TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONALLY AND ECONOMICALLY.GOAL: THE GOAL OF THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM IS TO BREAK THEINTERGENERATIONAL CYCLE OF ILLITERACY. 2023 - 2024 RESULTS45 FAMILIES PARTICIPATED;87% OR 39 PARENTS WERE POST-TESTED FOR ADULT LITERACY ACADEMIC ATTAINMENT; 65% OR 24 PARENTS MADE STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT LEARNING GAINS; 59 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN FAMILY LITERACY; 100% OF THE 18 CHILDREN WHO TESTED, DEMONSTRATE DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRESS IN THE "KEY EXPERIENCES" OF CHILDHOOD USING THE CHILD OBSERVATION RECORD (COR) AND INFANT TODDLER CHILD OBSERVATION RECORD SIZZLE! : PROJECT'S SIZZLE! THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE "SUMMER SLIDE" LEARNING LOSS THAT OCCURS FOR ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WHO MAY ALREADY HAVE A READING ACHIEVEMENT GAP, THIS "SUMMER SLIDE" CAN SIGNIFICANTLY UNDERMINE FUTURE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. OUR PROGRAM IS A FREE SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR LOW-INCOME, AT-RISK CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5 IN THE EASTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT (EASD). THE GOAL OF THE SIX-WEEK PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE OR MAINTAIN READING SCORES.SIZZLE! PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH AN ACADEMIC INTERVENTION USING HIGH QUALITY, EVIDENCE-BASED READING INSTRUCTION ALIGNED WITH THEPENNSYLVANIA STATE EDUCATION STANDARDS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES A FUN, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUMMER ACTIVITY, ENABLING ENROLLED CHILDREN TO KEEP UP WITH THEIR MORE ADVANTAGED PEERS AND BEGIN A NEW SCHOOL YEAR MORE CONFIDENTLY.GOAL: TO PREVENT SUMMER SLIDE IN READING SKILLS BY IDENTIFYINGAT-RISK STUDENTS AND PROVIDING INTENSIVE READING INSTRUCTION TOMAINTAIN OR INCREASE READING LEVELS. 2023-2024 (SIZZLE! 2023) RESULTSENROLLED 127 STUDENTS31% (40/127) OF ENROLLED CHILDREN ATTENDED AT LEAST 20 DAYS (85% ATTENDANCE)65% (26/40) OF CHILDREN WHO ATTEND AT LEAST 20 DAYS MAINTAINED OR GAINED LITERACY SKILLS USING STAR 360, DIBELS 98% (39/40) OF CHILDREN WHO ATTEND AT LEAST 20 DAYS MAINTAINED OR GAINED LITERACY SKILLS USING CURRICULUM-BASED ASSESSMENTS (CBAS) 50% (63/127) OF ENROLLED CHILDREN HAD PARENT PARTICIPATION IN AT LEAST 1 SCHEDULED FAMILY EVENT

  Expenses $1,044,163 · Grants $32,032 · Revenue $2,990

• MEETING BASIC NEEDSEMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: OUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE MEET THEIR MOST BASIC NEEDS AS A FOUNDATION ON WHICH TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITY TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES AND MOVE OUT OF CRISIS.OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFETY-NET SUPPORT, INCLUDING ACCESS TO SHELTER, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND UTILITY SUPPORT. USING OUR LONGSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE COMMUNITY, OUR CASE MANAGERS ALSO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING OUR OWN FOOD PANTRY, EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING, ENSURING A MORE SEAMLESS CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT.GOAL: THE GOAL OF THE ASSIST PROGRAM IS TO HELP PEOPLE LIVING INPOVERTY MEET THEIR BASIC MATERIAL NEEDS SO THAT THEY HAVE A STABLE FOUNDATION ON WHICH TO BUILD TOWARD SELF-RELIANCE AND UPWARD ECONOMIC MOBILITY.2023 - 2024 RESULTSHOUSEHOLDS SERVED: 468 1,433 PEOPLE (598 ADULTS, 455 CHILDREN, 380 SENIORS) 100% (1,433/1,433) OF HOUSEHOLDS SEEKING SERVICES RECEIVED INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS OR WERE REFERRED FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES THROUGH THE 211 SYSTEM100% (1,433/1,433) OF HOUSEHOLDS WERE REFERRED TO PROJECT'S SERVICES, INCLUDING OUR FOOD PANTRY, ADULT & FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS, AND SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMMING AS APPROPRIATE AS WELL AS OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES46% OF CLIENTS WHO RECEIVED A RENTAL AND/OR UTILITY VOUCHER REMAINED IN STABLE HOUSING AT 30/60/90 DAYSFOOD PANTRY: PROJECT'S FOOD PANTRY IS COMMITTED TO REDUCINGFOOD INSECURITY AND INCREASING HEALTHY FOOD KNOWLEDGE. OUR FOOD PANTRY, THE LARGEST IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, EMPLOYS A "FULL CHOICE" MODEL, WHICH ALLOWS CLIENTS TO "SHOP" WITH DIGNITY AND CHOOSE HEALTHY OPTIONS. OUR PANTRY IS A "FOOD INTERVENTION" THAT REDUCES HUNGER, BUT ALSO ADDRESSES UNDERLYING CONDITIONS THAT RESULT IN POVERTY AND FOOD INSECURITY. OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH ALL PANTRY CLIENTS AND DIRECT THEM TO SUPPORT SERVICES AS NEEDED. WE INCORPORATE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING HEALTHY FOOD PREPARATION, BUILDING DIETS RICH IN FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, AND MANAGING DIETARY RESTRICTIONS.GOAL: THE GOAL OF THE PANTRY IS TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY, INCREASE FOOD LITERACY, AND IDENTIFY PEOPLE WITH OTHER EMERGENCY NEEDS AND PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH A PORTAL TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND A "CHOICE" PANTRY MODEL.2023-2024 RESULTSHOUSEHOLDS SERVED: 1,467 HOUSEHOLDS5,130 PEOPLE (INCLUDING 2,601 ADULTS, 1,788 CHILDREN, 741 SENIORS) WERE PROVIDED FOOD TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY, INCREASE FOOD LITERACY AND WERE PROVIDED WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IF NEEDED; 116,283 POUNDS OF FOOD RECEIVED WAS EQUIVALENT TO $217,409 VALUE 293,789 POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED CLIENTS WAS EQUIVALENT TO $549,799 VALUE 69 VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED 4,320 VOLUNTEER HOURS EQUIVALENT TO $129,369 VALUE 100% OF CLIENTS WERE PROVIDED WITH 3-4 DAYS' WORTH OF FOOD 100% OF CLIENTS RECEIVED NEWSLETTERS AND NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

  Expenses $865,432 · Grants $628,970

• MOVING TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY: COMMUNITY SUPPORTIVE SERVICESSTUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM: PROJECT'S STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM (SSP) IS DESIGNED TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR AT-RISK ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ENSURE THEIR ULTIMATE SCHOOL SUCCESS AND GRADUATION BY PROMOTING LIFE SKILLS AND POSITIVE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT.2023-2024 RESULTS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EVIDENCE-BASED BOTVIN LIFE SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM STUDENTS LEARN THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAKE POSITIVE DECISIONS, RESIST SOCIAL (PEER) PRESSURES TO SMOKE, DRINK, AND USE DRUGS AND ULTIMATELY TO REMAIN ENGAGED IN SCHOOL AND GRADUATE.664 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM85% (568/664) OF ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN LST COMPLETED 80% OF MORE OF THE CURRICULUM 100% (7/7) OF LST HAD AT LEAST ONE FIDELITY CHECK

  Expenses $94,686 · Grants $91

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type

form_990

Tax year

2023

Filed

8 May 2025

IRS schema version

2023v6.0

Source object

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