EIN 14-1891112

Dannon Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
138
State
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Dannon Project's mission is to maximize resource utilization in multiple areas of Central Alabama, provide transitional services for vulnerable populations such as the underemployed and those in conflict with the law, and secure contracts with entities such as ADMH and DOLETA. It offers an Adult Reentry program for non-violent previously incarcerated individuals aged 18 and up who may not have committed sex crimes other than prostitution, providing them with essential reentry services. Dannon Project is located in Birmingham, AL.
Total revenues
$6,147,226
2022
Total expenses
$5,916,767
2022
Total assets
$1,868,015
2022
Num. employees
138
2022

Program areas at Dannon Project

Young Adult Reentry Programs (serving as an RP Intermediary) and Reentry Program (Adult Reentry Program) were funded by the Department of Labor ETA; Both the Young Adults and Adult programs provide reentry services to persons who have been in conflict with the law or who have served time in prison or jail. The Young Adult Intermediary Reentry Program (RP) serves as both a diversion and reentry program for young adults, male and female, between the ages of 18-24. Outcomes included a 2% recidivism rate overall; a 90% mentoring rate; a $14.22 average hourly earnings; a 91% Entered Employment Rate; an 89% Employment Retention Rate; and an 85% Credential Attainment Rate. This program serves Jefferson, Walker, Calhoun, Montgomery, and Shelby, Counties across Alabama and 5 counties in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina. The Adult Reentry program is funded by DOLETA ($1,466,000) and West Alabama (Tuscaloosa Alternative Sentencing). The DOL RP (Reentry Program) served 288 male and female non-violent previously incarcerated persons 18-60. The West Alabama ACER -Tuscaloosa Program served up to 28 participants 18 and over and all were referred by Tuscaloosa Alternative Sentencing (we could not recruit for this program). All participants may not have ever had a sex crime other than prostitution. This program provides reentry services funded under the Pathways Home, a pre-release and post-release reentry program, and RP3 (Community) federally funded grants. Services provided include case management, education, housing assistance, job placement, job readiness, financial literacy, life skills, career counseling, career pathways establishment, mentoring, career training, certifications, and wraparound supportive services. All eligible participants are referred for medical healthcare and behavioral health services. Outcomes include a 100% enrollment rate, 96% participation rate, $15.04 average hourly earnings, 94% Entered Employment Rate, 92% Employment Retention Rate, and 3% Recidivism Rate. During 2020, we added the Pathway Homes Initiative, which allows us to extend pre-release programming in Jefferson County Jails and several Alabama Department of Corrections Prison facilities. For West Alabama ACER-Tuscaloosa, we enrolled up to 28 participants and provided post-release services for 26 because 2 never completed orientation. 9/10 obtained a High School Diploma. All participants were referred for community social services. 20/28 obtained certifications aligned with their chosen career pathways. 18/28 obtained employment. Young Adult Reentry Program Funds = $2,205,750; DOL Funded Adult Reentry Program Funds = 1,466,000; and West Alabama TASO Funds = $71,661.30. YARP Expenses = $2,205,750. DOL Adult Reentry Program Expenses $1,466,000. West Alabama TASO Expenses $113,773.15 (did not pay the last invoice).
WIOA FUNDED PROGRAMS: 1) The Youth Opportunity Careers (OSY) program includes funding and program services for participants who may or may not have been involved with the criminal justice system but are WIOA eligible. The Out of School Youth (OSY) Program funds 65 Out of School WIOA eligible students to receive occupational training and certifications leading to careers in high-demand and in-demand careers. The project succeeded with a 90% job placement rate, 97% Program Completion Rate, and 92% Certification Attainment. Services provided were recruitment, outreach, case management, job training, job readiness, occupational training, occupational certifications, coordination of behavioral health services and medical health services, mentoring, leadership, and job placement. Funds Received $749,405.53. Funds Spent $749,405.53 We were also granted the Work-Based Learning Program funding to provide work-based learning opportunities to 50 young adults aged 18-24. Due to the pandemic, we enrolled 40. 88% of the participants enrolled were placed successfully on a work-based learning assignment and were offered F/T unsubsidized employment. Funds Received = $298,115.17; and funds spent = $298,115.17
MBDA (FLEE Program) is an entrepreneurial training program for previously incarcerated persons. We served 50/50. 21 participants started micro-businesses during the fiscal year. The remaining participants will graduate in 2023. Funds received = $198,680. Funds Spent $198,680 ADMH is a contract to provide training and technical assistance across the State of Alabama for the National Stepping Up Initiative. We served 70% of all of Alabama's 66 Counties. Recognized nationally for stellar performance. Funds received $242,499.96. Funds Spent $242,499.96
Various: 1) City of Birmingham ESG (Emergency Shelter Grant) - TDP received a contract to provide Emergency Shelter Grant services. Total contract expenses = $41,484.53. We received a mini-grant from Wells Fargo Foundation ($10k), Caring Foundation ($5,000), and Compass Foundation ($1,000); $20,000 from local contributors to provide occupational training and certifications, career counseling, and job placement to 5 community applicants who were not qualified underfunded federal grants. Outcomes: 5/5 completed and attained their occupational training and credentials, and 5/5 became employed with local healthcare providers earning an average of $10.00 per hour. Outcomes: 81 participants completed the program and acquired certifications. We received a mini-grant from Wells Fargo Foundation to provide GED tutoring, occupational training and certifications, career counseling, and job placement to community applicants who were not qualified for underfunded federal grants. Outcomes: 80% completed and attained their occupational training and credentials; 87% became employed with a local employer earning an average of $10.14 per hour; and 11 attained their GED. We received contributions from various community members to provide emergency support services, including but not limited to emergency housing assistance, emergency utility assistance, childcare stipends, transportation vouchers, food assistance, work support, occupational training and certifications, and job placement activities. 76 persons were served from unrestricted funds.

Who funds Dannon Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
One RoofRapid Re-Housing & Homelessness Prevention$111,154
The Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental JusticeParticipant Transportation$25,010
Alabama Power FoundationGeneral/operating$15,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Dannon Project

NameTitleCompensation
Kerri PruittExecutive Director$117,267
Takisha AlvisYouth Operations Manager$119,567
Mario BakerVice President$0
Roderick McCallPast Treasurer$0
Rodney BarganierBoard President$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Dannon Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,147,226
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$6,147,226

Form 990s for Dannon Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-06-26990View PDF
2021-122023-05-24990View PDF
2020-122021-11-05990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122019-06-19990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $111,154 from One Roof
August 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,010 from The Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice
July 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsCommunity service nonprofitsClinicsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
HealthHuman servicesCommunity improvementCrime and lawRehabilitation for ex-offenders
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2324 5th Ave North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Metro area
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
County
Jefferson County, AL
Website URL
dannonproject.org/ 
Phone
(205) 202-4072
IRS details
EIN
14-1891112
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I40: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders
NAICS code, primary
621: Outpatient Health Care Practitioners and Facilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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