Civic Intelligence

Project Second Chance

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 68-0116834

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Apr 28, 2021

Organization Profilewww.CCLIB.ORG/PSC
2151 Salvio StreetConcord, CA 94520

(925) 691-3960

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

15th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

15th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

61st percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

37th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

2.8%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

55th percentile

3.5%

Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets15th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,490,947

Up $40,745 (+2.8%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$1,490,947

Up $40,745 (+2.8%) from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue15th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Up

$85,293

Up $2,882 (+3.5%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$75,616

Up $4,107 (+5.7%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$9,677

Down $1,225 (-11%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth42nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $747,258Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $747,2582011Assets 2012: $757,691Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $757,6912012Assets 2013: $844,487Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $844,4872013Assets 2014: $1,113,566Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $1,113,5662014Assets 2015: $1,136,485Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $1,136,4852015Assets 2016: $1,156,176Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1,156,1762016Assets 2017: $1,284,506Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,284,5062017Assets 2018: $1,373,990Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $1,373,9902018Assets 2019: $1,450,202Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,450,2022019Assets 2020: $1,490,947Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,490,9472020Assets 2021: $1,813,641Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,813,6412021Assets 2022: $1,596,189Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,596,1892022Assets 2023: $1,753,005Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,753,0052023Assets 2024: $2,879,935Liabilities 2024: $3,156Net Assets 2024: $2,876,7792024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$1,490,947
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,490,947
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth55th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2011: $65,652Expenses 2011: $8,309Net Income 2011: $57,3432011Revenue 2012: $86,713Expenses 2012: $76,280Net Income 2012: $10,4332012Revenue 2013: $113,622Expenses 2013: $26,826Net Income 2013: $86,7962013Revenue 2014: $92,699Expenses 2014: $32,804Net Income 2014: $59,8952014Revenue 2015: $87,423Expenses 2015: $20,465Net Income 2015: $66,9582015Revenue 2016: $87,573Expenses 2016: $15,961Net Income 2016: $71,6122016Revenue 2017: $92,933Expenses 2017: $47,319Net Income 2017: $45,6142017Revenue 2018: $103,523Expenses 2018: $48,018Net Income 2018: $55,5052018Revenue 2019: $82,411Expenses 2019: $71,509Net Income 2019: $10,9022019Revenue 2020: $85,293Expenses 2020: $75,616Net Income 2020: $9,6772020Revenue 2021: $112,170Expenses 2021: $80,125Net Income 2021: $32,0452021Revenue 2022: $150,364Expenses 2022: $36,620Net Income 2022: $113,7442022Revenue 2023: $322,426Expenses 2023: $34,367Net Income 2023: $288,0592023Revenue 2024: $1,054,574Expenses 2024: $82,234Net Income 2024: $972,3402024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$85,293
Expenses$75,616
Net Income$9,677
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Apr 28, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$116,699
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Project Second Chance, Inc. was established to support the Contra Costa County Library Adult Literacy Program, Project Second Chance (PSC). Project Second Chance offers literacy instruction and has helped approximately 6,500 adults improve their reading, writing and spelling skills. Project Second Chance offers one-on-one basic literacy instruction to people who struggle with basic literary tasks.

Project Second Chance, Inc. was established to support the Contra Costa County Library Adult Literacy Program, Project Second Chance (PSC). Project Second Chance offers literacy instruction and has helped over 6,000 adults improve their reading, writing and spelling skills. Project Second Chance offers one-on-one basic literacy instruction to people who struggle with basic literary tasks.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,133,457$1,205,505▲ $72,048
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$92,567$48,660▼ $43,907
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,450,202$1,490,947▲ $40,745
Other Assets Total$224,178$236,782▲ $12,604
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,226,029$1,254,165▲ $28,136
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$224,173$236,782▲ $12,609
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,450,202$1,490,947▲ $40,745
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,450,202$1,490,947▲ $40,745

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$67,434--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2020$224,178-▲ $12,604-$236,782
2019$212,232-▲ $11,946-$224,178
2018$200,153-▲ $12,079-$212,232
2017$182,893-▲ $17,260-$200,153
2016$185,013-▼ $2,120-$182,893
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay37th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Celia LawsonPresident
Margaret PerryBoard Member
Stephanie GhislettaBoard Member
Susan YahnBoard Member
Elizabeth BognarSecretary
Laura DePoleTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$26,768
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$58,525
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$26,768
Change in Net Assets
$9,677
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$65,181
Other Expenses$10,435
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$65,181--$65,181
Insurance-$4,329-$4,329
Fees for Services Other-$1,127-$1,127
Other Expenses-$20-$20
All Other Expenses-$-7-$-7
Total Functional Expenses$65,181$10,435$0$75,616
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Contra Costa LibraryMartinez, CA-Funding of PSC Staff Shortfall$49,531
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents

“Changes to Policies:Investment Policy Amendments-amended on 1/13/2020 and 5/11/2020 to reflect the following changes: reduce the required number of Committee members to 3, reduce the required number of committee meetings to semi-annually, provide for regular Investment Committee reporting to full Board, and change the acceptable range for portfolio diversification.Document retention policy-implemented a document retention policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Form 990 and related reports are presented/made available for review by board members at a board meeting. As instructed in bylaws, Form 990 and supporting financials are at the corporate office and available upon request. The current fiscal year financial statements and form 990 were reviewed by the treasurer and another board member who has a financial background. An independent accountant has been hired for the current fiscal year to assist in preparation of Form 990. The treasurer will review Form 990 in addition to the independent certified public accountant.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The organization ensures no conflict of interest is applicable with respect to new members and annually requires officers, directors, and trustees to disclose conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection

“As per Bylaw Instructions, the Form 990 and related financial statements are available at corporate address and obtainable upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Documents are searchable via public online search engines. They are not offered for inspection publicly, but are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Project Second Chance Inc
EIN
68-0116834
Phone
9256913960
Address
2151 Salvio Street, Concord, CA 94520

Signing Officer

Name
Laura DePole
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2021-04-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Celia Lawson
Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
155

Preparer

Firm
Josephine R Arth CPA
Address
23 Corte Monterey, Moraga, CA 94556
Preparer
Josephine Arth
Phone
9252849086
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.

“Project Second Chance, Inc. maintains an endowment fund for the purpose of funding two full years of program expenses should the state, federal and county funding, for Project Second Chance, be discontinued or withdrawn. The endowment allows for current learners to complete the program without interruption.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Elaine Kociolek is an employee of the Contra Costa Library (supported organization)and is the Project Second Chance Adult Literacy Program Manager. Elaine is not a director of PSC, Inc., however, she regularly attends the PSC, Inc. Board meetings as a non-voting guest. Elaine provides PSC, Inc. with budgets as to program funding that Library/PSC needs from PSC, Inc. Discussions are regularly held with Elaine regarding PSC, Inc.'s investments, financial statements, cash balances and cash flow projections. Elaine also provides PSC, Inc. updates as to Libary/PSC program related activities/events.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1Line 1 C) Project Second Chance, Inc. (PSC) was established to support the Contra Costa Public Library Adult Literacy Program. If PSC was not in existence then the training and support for the adult literacy program would be performed through the Contra Costa Public Library. The organization came about as an entity with the sole purpose to assist the library due to shortfalls from budget cuts.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt2Line 2a) Project Second Chance Inc. (PSC) is a 501(c)(3) organization confirmed by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS also confirmed PSC to NOT be a private foundation because it is an organization described in section 509 (a)(1). PSC directly supports the Contra Costa County Public Library Adult Literacy program. PSC offers literacy training for tutors and instruction to adults to improve their reading, writing and spelling skills. This service augments the adult literacy program offered through the Contra Costa Public Library.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt3Line 2b) Project Second Chance, Inc. (PSC) was established to support the Contra Costa Public Library Adult Literacy Program. If PSC was not in existence then the training and support for the adult literacy program would be performed through the Contra Costa Public Library. The organization came about as an entity with the sole purpose to assist the library due to shortfalls from budget cuts.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Project Second Chance, Inc. maintains an endowment fund for the purpose of funding two full years of program expenses should the state, federal and county funding, for Project Second Chance, be discontinued or withdrawn. The endowment allows for current learners to complete the program without interruption.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Changes to Policies:Investment Policy Amendments-amended on 1/13/2020 and 5/11/2020 to reflect the following changes: reduce the required number of Committee members to 3, reduce the required number of committee meetings to semi-annually, provide for regular Investment Committee reporting to full Board, and change the acceptable range for portfolio diversification.Document retention policy-implemented a document retention policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Form 990 and related reports are presented/made available for review by board members at a board meeting. As instructed in bylaws, Form 990 and supporting financials are at the corporate office and available upon request. The current fiscal year financial statements and form 990 were reviewed by the treasurer and another board member who has a financial background. An independent accountant has been hired for the current fiscal year to assist in preparation of Form 990. The treasurer will review Form 990 in addition to the independent certified public accountant.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The organization ensures no conflict of interest is applicable with respect to new members and annually requires officers, directors, and trustees to disclose conflicts of interest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3As per Bylaw Instructions, the Form 990 and related financial statements are available at corporate address and obtainable upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Documents are searchable via public online search engines. They are not offered for inspection publicly, but are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,490,947
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,490,947
Revenue
$85,293
Expenses
$75,616
Net income
$9,677
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.88$0.00$2.88$1.05$0.08$0.97
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.00$1.75$0.32$0.03$0.29
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.60$0.00$1.60$0.15$0.04$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.81$0.00$1.81$0.11$0.08$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.00$1.49$0.09$0.08$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.00$1.45$0.08$0.07$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.00$1.37$0.10$0.05$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.00$1.28$0.09$0.05$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.00$1.16$0.09$0.02$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.00$1.14$0.09$0.02$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.00$1.11$0.09$0.03$0.06
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.84$0.00$0.84$0.11$0.03$0.09
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.76$0.00$0.76$0.09$0.08$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.75$0.00$0.75$0.07$0.01$0.06