Civic Intelligence

Project Protect Our Children

EIN 84-3113284 • 501(c)3 • Kingwood, TX

Profile

We are dedicated to preventing child sex trafficking, exploitation and abuse through proactive community engagement, preventative educational programs, awareness and empowerment opportunities.

4321 Kingwood Dr Ste 21Kingwood, TX 77339

www.projectprotectourchildren.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

85th percentile

38%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

90th percentile

75%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

59%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$187,377

Up $80,382 (+75%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$1,918

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$185,459

Up $80,382 (+76%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$212,030

Up $79,020 (+59%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$131,648

Up $47,649 (+57%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$80,382

Up $31,371 (+64%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $46,925Liabilities 2021: $1,881Net Assets 2021: $45,0442021Assets 2022: $56,344Liabilities 2022: $278Net Assets 2022: $56,0662022Assets 2023: $106,995Liabilities 2023: $1,918Net Assets 2023: $105,0772023Assets 2024: $187,377Liabilities 2024: $1,918Net Assets 2024: $185,4592024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$187,377
Liabilities$1,918
Net Assets$185,459

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2021: $110,624Expenses 2021: $76,661Net Income 2021: $33,9632021Revenue 2022: $80,333Expenses 2022: $69,312Net Income 2022: $11,0212022Revenue 2023: $133,010Expenses 2023: $83,999Net Income 2023: $49,0112023Revenue 2024: $212,030Expenses 2024: $131,648Net Income 2024: $80,3822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$212,030
Expenses$131,648
Net Income$80,382

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 20, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$216,812
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We are dedicated to preventing child sex trafficking, exploitation and abuse through proactive community engagement, preventative educational programs, awareness and empowerment opportunities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$104,743$185,212▲ $80,469
Inventories for Sale or Use$1,212$1,212→ $0
Intangible Assets$1,040$953▼ $87
Total Assets$106,995$187,377▲ $80,382
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,918$1,918→ $0
Total Liabilities$1,918$1,918→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$105,077$185,459▲ $80,382
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$105,077$185,459▲ $80,382
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$106,995$187,377▲ $80,382
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Denise MearsPresident
Tiffany CalderoneSecretary
Dahlia LemeshTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$168,416
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$43,614
All Other Contributions
$168,416
Change in Net Assets
$80,382
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$70,065
Other Expenses$61,583
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$55,485--$55,485
Fees for Services Other$26,281--$26,281
Office Expenses$18,921--$18,921
Payroll Taxes$14,580--$14,580
Information Technology$6,549--$6,549
Travel$6,463--$6,463
Insurance$1,978--$1,978
Fees for Services Accounting$1,005--$1,005
Fees for Services Legal$299--$299
Depreciation Depletion$87--$87
Total Functional Expenses$131,648$0$0$131,648
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$48,396
Fundraising Direct Expenses$4,782
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$39,443$39,443$3,568$35,875
Total Events$39,443$39,443$3,568$35,875
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Payable$1,748
Sales Tax Payable$170
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

Prior to filing, the form 990 is reviewed in detail by the organizations board of directors, including the treasurer. The board examines the return for accuracy and completeness, discusses any significant issues, and approves it before submission to the irs.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

The organization requires each officer, director, trustee, and key employee to annually review the conflict of interest policy and sign an acknowledgment confirming that they understand and agree to comply with its terms.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

We conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing data related to salary trends across similar positions,responsibilities, experience levels, and locations. This data-driven approach allowed us to assess and benchmark salaries within our organization, ensuring they aligned with market standards and reflected the unique scope of each role. By utilizing community expertise and incorporating objective data, we demonstrated our commitment to fair and transparent compensation practices.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

We conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing data related to salary trends across similar positions,responsibilities, experience levels, and locations. This data-driven approach allowed us to assess and benchmark salaries within our organization, ensuring they aligned with market standards and reflected the unique scope of each role. By utilizing community expertise and incorporating objective data, we demonstrated our commitment to fair and transparent compensation practices.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Project Protect Our Children
EIN
84-3113284
Phone
3463867762
Address
4321 KINGWOOD DR STE 21, KINGWOOD, TX 77339

Signing Officer

Name
Denise Mears
Title
President
Phone
3463867768
Signed
2025-06-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Denise Mears
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
4
Volunteers
45

Preparer

Firm
Lomness CPA Services Inc
Address
8505 TECHNOLOGY FOREST PL STE 202, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77381
Preparer
Katie Lomness
Phone
4074402825
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

The youth action board (yab) is a student-led program that engages middle and high school students in peer-driven advocacy and awareness campaigns. By educating youth on trafficking and empowering them to lead prevention efforts, yab fosters leadership, activism, and generational change in the fight against exploitation. Our training for school personnel and youth-serving professionals provides essential tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to human trafficking making schools and youth organizations stronger frontline defenses. Ppoc also offers internet safety and human trafficking training for parents, guardians, and youth. Caregivers are educated on online dangers like grooming and sextortion, while youth gain critical digital literacy skills and learn how to navigate online spaces safely. Both versions of the training promote healthy relationships and safe social media practices. The e3 youth development program supports at-risk youth by providing life skills training, professional development, and connections to community resources. By reducing vulnerabilities and promoting self-sufficiency, e3 helps interrupt pathways to exploitation. Our corporate social responsibility (csr) program engages businesses in anti-trafficking efforts by helping them implement ethical practices and awareness strategies within their operations and supply chains. These partnerships extend the impact of prevention into the corporate sector. Finally, our human trafficking 101 for every employee training builds awareness across industries, empowering employees to recognize signs of trafficking and respond appropriately. This training extends prevention practices beyond traditional settings and into everyday workplaces and communities. Together, these programs advance our mission to build informed, resilient communities united in the fight to protect vulnerable youth from trafficking and exploitation.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Contract labor 26,281 0 0

Raw XML Appendix316 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0WE ARE DEDICATED TO PREVENTING CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING, EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE THROUGH PROACTIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PREVENTATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AWARENESS AND EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0168416
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0DAHLIA LEMESH
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum03463867762
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt04582 KINGWOOD DRIVE
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine2Txt0SUITE E174
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0KINGWOOD
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0TX
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd077345
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0104743
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0185212
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0true
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0true
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt0168416
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt061583
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt043614
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt080382
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt070065
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt0131648
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt0212030
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt087
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt087
IRS990/Desc0THE YOUTH ACTION BOARD (YAB) IS A STUDENT-LED PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PEER-DRIVEN ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. BY EDUCATING YOUTH ON TRAFFICKING AND EMPOWERING THEM TO LEAD PREVENTION EFFORTS, YAB FOSTERS LEADERSHIP, ACTIVISM, AND GENERATIONAL CHANGE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST EXPLOITATION. OUR TRAINING FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND YOUTH-SERVING PROFESSIONALS PROVIDES ESSENTIAL TOOLS TO RECOGNIZE, PREVENT, AND RESPOND TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING MAKING SCHOOLS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS STRONGER FRONTLINE DEFENSES. PPOC ALSO OFFERS INTERNET SAFETY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRAINING FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND YOUTH. CAREGIVERS ARE EDUCATED ON ONLINE DANGERS LIKE GROOMING AND SEXTORTION, WHILE YOUTH GAIN CRITICAL DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS AND LEARN HOW TO NAVIGATE ONLINE SPACES SAFELY. BOTH VERSIONS OF THE TRAINING PROMOTE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND SAFE SOCIAL MEDIA PRACTICES. THE E3 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTS AT-RISK YOUTH BY PROVIDING LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. BY REDUCING VULNERABILITIES AND PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY, E3 HELPS INTERRUPT PATHWAYS TO EXPLOITATION. OUR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) PROGRAM ENGAGES BUSINESSES IN ANTI-TRAFFICKING EFFORTS BY HELPING THEM IMPLEMENT ETHICAL PRACTICES AND AWARENESS STRATEGIES WITHIN THEIR OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAINS. THESE PARTNERSHIPS EXTEND THE IMPACT OF PREVENTION INTO THE CORPORATE SECTOR. FINALLY, OUR HUMAN TRAFFICKING 101 FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE TRAINING BUILDS AWARENESS ACROSS INDUSTRIES, EMPOWERING EMPLOYEES TO RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF TRAFFICKING AND RESPOND APPROPRIATELY. THIS TRAINING EXTENDS PREVENTION PRACTICES BEYOND TRADITIONAL SETTINGS AND INTO EVERYDAY WORKPLACES AND COMMUNITIES. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS ADVANCE OUR MISSION TO BUILD INFORMED, RESILIENT COMMUNITIES UNITED IN THE FIGHT TO PROTECT VULNERABLE YOUTH FROM TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0false
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt04
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0131648
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01005
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt01005
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0299
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt0299
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt026281
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt026281
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt060.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt110.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt210.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0DENISE MEARS
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1DAHLIA LEMESH
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2TIFFANY CALDERONE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2SECRETARY
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/FormationYr02019
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0true
IRS990/FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt04782
IRS990/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt048396
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt03
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt0216812
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt03
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06549
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt06549
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01978
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt01978
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/BOYAmt01040
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0953
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/BOYAmt01212
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt01212
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt06
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0TX
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0WE ARE DEDICATED TO PREVENTING CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING, EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE THROUGH PROACTIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PREVENTATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AWARENESS AND EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0105077
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt0185459
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt043614
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0105077
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0185459
IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd0X
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt018921
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt018921
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt01918
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt01918
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt055485
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt055485
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt014580
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt014580
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0DENISE MEARS
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt025021
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0118716
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt011401
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt014194
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0100
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt049011
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt047577
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt083999
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0133010
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt080382
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0true
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RevenueAmt0168416
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0168416
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0118716
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt065078
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt084835
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt0437045
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt048396
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt014294
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt015255
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt031840
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt0109785
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt0546830
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0216812
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0133010
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt080333
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0116675
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt0546830
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0216812
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0133010
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt080333
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0116675
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt0546830
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt01748
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt1170
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0CREDIT CARD PAYABLE
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1SALES TAX PAYABLE
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt01918
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt03568
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0GALA
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt039443
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt039443
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt039443
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt039443
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt035875
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt03568
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt03568
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0false
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE YOUTH ACTION BOARD (YAB) IS A STUDENT-LED PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PEER-DRIVEN ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. BY EDUCATING YOUTH ON TRAFFICKING AND EMPOWERING THEM TO LEAD PREVENTION EFFORTS, YAB FOSTERS LEADERSHIP, ACTIVISM, AND GENERATIONAL CHANGE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST EXPLOITATION. OUR TRAINING FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND YOUTH-SERVING PROFESSIONALS PROVIDES ESSENTIAL TOOLS TO RECOGNIZE, PREVENT, AND RESPOND TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING MAKING SCHOOLS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS STRONGER FRONTLINE DEFENSES. PPOC ALSO OFFERS INTERNET SAFETY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRAINING FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND YOUTH. CAREGIVERS ARE EDUCATED ON ONLINE DANGERS LIKE GROOMING AND SEXTORTION, WHILE YOUTH GAIN CRITICAL DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS AND LEARN HOW TO NAVIGATE ONLINE SPACES SAFELY. BOTH VERSIONS OF THE TRAINING PROMOTE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND SAFE SOCIAL MEDIA PRACTICES. THE E3 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTS AT-RISK YOUTH BY PROVIDING LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. BY REDUCING VULNERABILITIES AND PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY, E3 HELPS INTERRUPT PATHWAYS TO EXPLOITATION. OUR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) PROGRAM ENGAGES BUSINESSES IN ANTI-TRAFFICKING EFFORTS BY HELPING THEM IMPLEMENT ETHICAL PRACTICES AND AWARENESS STRATEGIES WITHIN THEIR OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAINS. THESE PARTNERSHIPS EXTEND THE IMPACT OF PREVENTION INTO THE CORPORATE SECTOR. FINALLY, OUR HUMAN TRAFFICKING 101 FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE TRAINING BUILDS AWARENESS ACROSS INDUSTRIES, EMPOWERING EMPLOYEES TO RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF TRAFFICKING AND RESPOND APPROPRIATELY. THIS TRAINING EXTENDS PREVENTION PRACTICES BEYOND TRADITIONAL SETTINGS AND INTO EVERYDAY WORKPLACES AND COMMUNITIES. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS ADVANCE OUR MISSION TO BUILD INFORMED, RESILIENT COMMUNITIES UNITED IN THE FIGHT TO PROTECT VULNERABLE YOUTH FROM TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE ORGANIZATIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING THE TREASURER. THE BOARD EXAMINES THE RETURN FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS, DISCUSSES ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES, AND APPROVES IT BEFORE SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, AND KEY EMPLOYEE TO ANNUALLY REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT CONFIRMING THAT THEY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ITS TERMS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3WE CONDUCTED A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ONGOING DATA RELATED TO SALARY TRENDS ACROSS SIMILAR POSITIONS,RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPERIENCE LEVELS, AND LOCATIONS. THIS DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH ALLOWED US TO ASSESS AND BENCHMARK SALARIES WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION, ENSURING THEY ALIGNED WITH MARKET STANDARDS AND REFLECTED THE UNIQUE SCOPE OF EACH ROLE. BY UTILIZING COMMUNITY EXPERTISE AND INCORPORATING OBJECTIVE DATA, WE DEMONSTRATED OUR COMMITMENT TO FAIR AND TRANSPARENT COMPENSATION PRACTICES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4WE CONDUCTED A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ONGOING DATA RELATED TO SALARY TRENDS ACROSS SIMILAR POSITIONS,RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPERIENCE LEVELS, AND LOCATIONS. THIS DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH ALLOWED US TO ASSESS AND BENCHMARK SALARIES WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION, ENSURING THEY ALIGNED WITH MARKET STANDARDS AND REFLECTED THE UNIQUE SCOPE OF EACH ROLE. BY UTILIZING COMMUNITY EXPERTISE AND INCORPORATING OBJECTIVE DATA, WE DEMONSTRATED OUR COMMITMENT TO FAIR AND TRANSPARENT COMPENSATION PRACTICES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CONTRACT LABOR 26,281 0 0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd0false
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd0false
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt0106995
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0187377
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0106995
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0187377
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd0false
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt0168416
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt04
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0131648
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0131648
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt01918
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt01918
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt01918
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt01918
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0105077
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0185459
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt0131648
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0212030
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt045
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0106995
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0187377
IRS990/TravelGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06463
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt06463
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd0false
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt03
IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt03
IRS990/WebsiteAddressTxt0WWW.PROJECTPROTECTOURCHILDREN.COM
IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd0true
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02025-03-06 01:10:19Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd0true
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0DENISE MEARS
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0PRESIDENT
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum03463867768
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02025-06-20
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0PROJECT PROTECT OUR CHILDREN
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0PROJ
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0843113284
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum03463867762
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt04321 KINGWOOD DR STE 21
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0KINGWOOD
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0TX
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd077339
ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd0true
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0813685324
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0LOMNESS CPA SERVICES INC
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt08505 TECHNOLOGY FOREST PL STE 202
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0THE WOODLANDS
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0TX
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd077381
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum04074402825
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt02025-06-30
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0KATIE LOMNESS
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02025-06-30T15:38:00-04:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02024-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02024-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02024

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.