Project 440 Inc.

“The form 990 was circulated to the entire board and each member had at least one week to review, question, or comment on the document in advance of the filing.”

“Each year the board reviews the organization's conflict of interest policy and asks each board member to identify any actual or potential conflicts in writing. The board also promptly addresses any conflict of interest situations that may arise throughout the year on an as-needed basis.”

“A committee of the board of directors of project 440 reviews the compensation of the executive director and all high-level personnel annually in accordance with internal revenue service rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data, from industry sources such as guidestar, to conduct a review of the executive's compensation that includes a comparison of compensation paid by similarly sized peer organizations in the region in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries.”

“The organization makes their governing documents available to the public upon request via email or phone call.”

“Doing good is an intensive afterschool program that teaches leadership and service skills and fosters an entrepreneurial mindset. Students demonstrate these new skills by implementing a music-focused service-learning project in their communities. A recent participant said of their experience in doing good: "i learned how to put ideas into action to serve the community." instruments for success is an afterschool program that covers every aspect of the college search and admissions process, including how to find the right school, financial aid, audition and interview preparation, and financial literacy. Students develop skills that are transferable to the application process, create a resume, and write an essay and personal statement. Instruments for success also welcomes guest speakers who share their education and career paths with the students. A recent participant said of their participation in instruments for success: "i learned different ways to incorporate music into my life." the youth advocacy council is a student-driven program for students who have completed doing good or instruments for success. Participants receive leadership, project management, governance, and advocacy training. The youth advocacy council also presents "music in color," featuring diverse voices of emerging and established professional musicians. Project 440 received the inaugural next award from the greater philadelphia cultural alliance in 2023 and was named a wawa hero award finalist in july 2024 in recognition of the impact of its youth programs.”