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Project Focus Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 92-1027988

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 08, 2024

5454 Fargo AveSkokie, IL 60076

(847) 983-4860

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

7.84x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

24th percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Assets

$4,827

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

-$33,013

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$37,840

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$235,500

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$268,513

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$33,013

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50K-$100KAssets 2023: $4,827Liabilities 2023: $37,840Net Assets 2023: -$33,0132023Assets 2024: $978Liabilities 2024: $63,464Net Assets 2024: -$62,4862024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$4,827
Liabilities$37,840
Net Assets-$33,013

Operations Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2023: $235,500Expenses 2023: $268,513Net Income 2023: -$33,0132023Revenue 2024: $297,000Expenses 2024: $326,473Net Income 2024: -$29,4732024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$235,500
Expenses$268,513
Net Income-$33,013
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 8, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$235,500
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provides education, strategies, and inspiration to discourage the distraction and obssesion with internet use and enforce safeguards in today's tech-centered world.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$4,827-
Total Assets$0$4,827▲ $4,827
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$37,840-
Total Liabilities$0$37,840▲ $37,840
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$-33,013-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$-33,013▼ $33,013
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$4,827▲ $4,827
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Aaron TopperTrustee
David MerzelTrustee
Molly CohenTrsutee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$235,500
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-33,013
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$268,513
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$265,549--$265,549
Office Expenses$1,178$1,179-$2,357
Advertising$300--$300
Fees for Services Accounting$40$225-$265
Travel$42--$42
Total Functional Expenses$267,109$1,404$0$268,513
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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

Draft of tax return is submitted to board members for review and approval prior to filing.

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

All compensation packages for all officers, officials, and key employees are subject to review and approval by board of trustees on an annual basis.

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

All compensation packages for all officers, officials, and key employees are subject to review and approval by board of trustees on an annual basis.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

Documents are available to the public for examination upon written request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Project Focus Np
EIN
92-1027988
Phone
8479834860
Address
5454 FARGO AVE, SKOKIE, IL 60076

Signing Officer

Name
Aaron Topper
Title
Trustee
Phone
8479834860
Signed
2024-11-08

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Aaron Topper
Formed
2022
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Hutman & Hutman Llp
Address
435 E COUNTY LINE RD, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-1426
Preparer
David Hutman CPA
Phone
7329616272
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