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ProJeCt of Easton

Helping people to help themselves

four stars

92.92

320 Ferry Street Easton, PA 18042
tel: (610) 258-4361   Web Site
EIN: 23-1699851

Board Leadership
JoAnn Bergeron Nenow
President

CEO
Janice D. Komisor
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.92 four stars
  Financial 90.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 11/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

ProJeCt of Easton, Inc.'s mission is to "build a better community by helping people help themselves." We prepare people to succeed in work, school, and life by giving them the skills, knowledge, and support needed to break the cycle of poverty and achieve their goals. Our services focus on education in order to provide participants with the life skills needed to become a self-reliant, contributing member of our community. ProJeCt's integrated system of high-quality, research- and evidence-based programming is delivered by qualified staff members who help clients and their families navigate a complex system of resources. Each client is assessed for immediate and long-term needs and is provided access to a wide range of services offered both by ProJeCt and our community partners. Clients have access to all of ProJeCt's programs free of charge.

ProJeCt of Easton, Inc.'s mission is to "build a better community by helping people help themselves." We prepare people to succeed in work, school, and life by giving them the skills, knowledge, and support needed to break the cycle of poverty and achieve their goals. Our services focus on education in order to provide participants with the life skills needed to become a self-reliant, contributing member of our community. ProJeCt's integrated system of high-quality, research- and evidence-based programming is delivered by qualified staff members who help clients and their families navigate a complex system of resources. Each client is assessed for immediate and long-term needs and is provided access to a wide range of services offered both by ProJeCt and our community partners. Clients have access to all of ProJeCt's programs free of charge.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2019
Number of youth who demonstrate that they avoid risky behaviors
400
Number of people no longer living in unsafe or substandard housing as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
292
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Financial

four stars

90.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 11/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 86.6%
  Administrative Expenses 7.6%
  Fundraising Expenses 5.7%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.05
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.56
  Program Expenses Growth -1.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 2.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by ProJeCt of Easton on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by ProJeCt of Easton on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
ProJeCt of Easton (PA) 92.92 four stars
The Cabbage Patch Settlement House (KY) 92.00 four stars
Casita Maria (NY) 85.10 three stars
Neighborhood Club (MI) 91.38 four stars
The Caring Place (TX) 92.89 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $943,757
   Federated Campaigns $107,638
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $92,605
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $337,589
Total Contributions $1,481,589
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,481,589
   Other Revenue $71,477
TOTAL REVENUE $1,553,066
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,402,327
   Administrative Expenses $144,285
   Fundraising Expenses $87,523
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,634,135
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-81,069
   
Net Assets $3,840,156

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Education Services $876,009 62.5%
Emergency Assistance and Services $401,783 28.7%
Community Support Services $124,535 8.9%

Ratings History
ProJeCt of Easton has received 6 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-06 11/01/2020 92.92 four stars
2018-06 06/01/2019 92.92 four stars
2017-06 07/01/2018 98.23 four stars
2016-06 04/01/2018 100.00 four stars
2016-06 03/01/2018 97.17 four stars
2015-06 11/01/2016 93.44 four stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 90.94 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 11/01/2015 83.79 three stars
2013-06 10/01/2014 84.54 three stars
2012-06 06/01/2013 85.44 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 23-1699851
Name in IRS Master File PROJECT OF EASTON INC
NTEE Code P20
NTEE Classification Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (402) Other activity aimed t combating community deterioration
(59) Other school related activities
(399) Other housing activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date April, 1969
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$109,824 6.72% Janice D. Komisor Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
ProJeCt of Easton (PA) 92.92 four stars
Christian Community Service Center (TX) 91.76 four stars
Neighborhood House, St. Paul (MN) 89.60 three stars
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (MA) 96.75 four stars
The Caring Place (TX) 92.89 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

ProJeCt of Easton
320 Ferry Street
Easton, PA 18042
tel: (610) 258-4361
fax: (610) 258-7502
EIN: 23-1699851

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Board Leadership

JoAnn Bergeron Nenow
President

CEO

Janice D. Komisor
Chief Executive Officer

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