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The Telomere Project

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 82-0652423

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Oct 11, 2022

Organization Profilehttps: thetelomereproject.org
PO Box 161722Austin, TX 78716-1722

(330) 999-8538

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2021

Net Margin

93rd percentile

70%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

80th percentile

49%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

29th percentile

-23%

Faster revenue growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$236,805

Up $77,858 (+49%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$236,805

Up $77,858 (+49%) from 2020

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$111,789

Down $33,411 (-23%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$33,931

Up $25,911 (+323%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$77,858

Down $59,322 (-43%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth80th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2020: $158,947Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $158,9472020Assets 2021: $236,805Net Assets 2021: $236,8052021Assets 2022: $240,168Liabilities 2022: $3,680Net Assets 2022: $236,4882022Assets 2023: $254,625Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $254,6252023

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$236,805
Liabilities-
Net Assets$236,805
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth29th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2020: $145,200Expenses 2020: $8,020Net Income 2020: $137,1802020Revenue 2021: $111,789Expenses 2021: $33,931Net Income 2021: $77,8582021Revenue 2022: $3,932Expenses 2022: $4,249Net Income 2022: -$3172022Revenue 2023: $20,164Expenses 2023: $2,027Net Income 2023: $18,1372023

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$111,789
Expenses$33,931
Net Income$77,858
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Oct 11, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$111,789
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

public charity

The Telomere Project is dedicated to funding lifesaving efforts for those affected by telomere syndromes TS in particular those which result in shortened telomeres or low telomere promotion. Our initial focus is on familial Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis IPF a telomere syndrome that is irreversible and ultimately fatal.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
In the last year the program has focused on fundraising building a board of directors and searchihng for an executive director. A mapping of other groups that are currently working in this space was also conducted to identify partnership opportunities as well as knowledge sharing. The funds raised are targeted towards capacity building of The Telomere Project with some funds earmarked for direct benefit like the ongoing research projects with Johns Hopkins Telomere Center$0$30,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michael HarringtonCo-FounderPT$0--
Anne HarringtonCo-FounderPT$0--
Matt KernCo-FounderPT$0--
Mrs Matt KernCo-FounderPT$0--
Erik Kern HarringtonCo-FounderPT$0--
Mrs Erik Kern HarringtonCo-FounderPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Telomere Project
EIN
82-0652423
In Care Of
% Michael Harrington
Address
PO BOX 161722, AUSTIN, TX 78716-1722

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Harrington
Title
Co-Founder
Signed
2022-10-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Karma Accounting & Tax Service Ltd
Address
598 N Leavitt Rd, Leavittsburg, OH 44430
Preparer
Tracy Jardine
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 10

“| Activity:, Grantee Name:, Grantee Address:, Amount:, Relationship:| Donation to medical research organization, johns Hopkins University, "3400 North Charles Street San Martin Center Baltimore MD 21218", $30000.00, None|”

Part I, line 16

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| PayPal fees associated with donations received through PayPal, $56.00|”

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Filings

Displayed year

2021 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$236,805
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$236,805
Revenue
$111,789
Expenses
$33,931
Net income
$77,858
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.55$0.00$2.55$0.20$0.02$0.18
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.40$0.04$2.36$0.04$0.04$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.37$2.37$1.12$0.34$0.78
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.59$0.00$1.59$1.45$0.08$1.37