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The Photosynthesis Project

990EZ • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 81-0995779

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 15, 2018

6946 N Stardust CirTucson, AZ 85718

(520) 288-2876

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

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Net Margin

48th percentile

2.6%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

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Revenue Growth

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Assets

$1,527

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Net Assets

$1,527

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Liabilities

-

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Revenue

$57,973

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Expenses

$56,446

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Net Income

$1,527

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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$8.0K$6.0K$4.0K$2.0K$0Assets 2017: $1,527Net Assets 2017: $1,5272017Assets 2018: $7,766Net Assets 2018: $7,7662018

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2017

Assets$1,527
Liabilities-
Net Assets$1,527

Operations Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2017: $57,973Expenses 2017: $56,446Net Income 2017: $1,5272017Revenue 2018: $56,833Expenses 2018: $50,594Net Income 2018: $6,2392018

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2017

Revenue$57,973
Expenses$56,446
Net Income$1,527
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$57,973
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Photosynthesis Project is a research and educational non-profit organization devoted to applied research including developing stronger local, regional and national food system in an ever changing and stressed environment. The Photosynthesis Project also conducts industry changing research aimed at addressing issues including but limited to: greenhouse structures, advanced analysis for multiple climate environments, food distribution networks and the growing barrier of access to healthy fresh food in poor and rural areas.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
In 2017, The Photosynthesis Project also organized local families to visit their greenhouses and harvest fresh vegetables and fruits including lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, eggplants, bell peppers and so on. During these visits, The Photosynthesis Project invited professors and experienced researchers who focusing on hydroponics technology to give lectures to local families. These activities give children from local communities the first chance to learn basic knowledges of hydroponics agriculture and also learn how fresh vegies and fruits grow. Most of them they dont have this type of experience in desert climate area. The Photosynthesis Project also conducted basic training tours to teach people from local communities how to build up simple systems to grow fresh lettuce tomatoes. More and more local people have developed the idea of idea of doing agriculture through sustainable way.$56,446-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Li YaoDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Photosynthesis Project
EIN
81-0995779
Phone
5202882876
Address
6946 N STARDUST CIR, TUCSON, AZ 85718

Signing Officer

Name
Li Yao
Title
Director
Signed
2018-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
ASCEND Tax & Accounting
Address
5151 E Broadway Blvd 1600, Tucson, AZ 85711
Preparer
Camala Templeton
Phone
5204777971
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.2

Bank Service Charges $7

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