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EIN 82-4377729

Project Invent

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
East Palo Alto
State
California
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
Description
Project Invent empowers students with 21st-century skills to succeed individually and impact globally through inventing for social good. It trains and supports teachers at 60 schools to implement the program, hosts seven Demo Days for students to present their inventions to top investors and tech executives, and publishes curriculum and resources used in over 3000 classrooms.
Total revenues
$1,136,463
2024
Total expenses
$1,177,559
2024
Total assets
$688,488
2024
Num. employees
8
2024

Program areas at Project Invent

Trained and supported teachers at 50+ schools to implement the Project Invent program for 800+ students. Hosted 9 Demo Days for students to present inventions to top investors and tech executives. Published curriculum and resources used in over 3000 classrooms.

Grants made by Project Invent

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Gold Crown FoundationDemo Day X Prize Money, Stipend$5,500

Who funds Project Invent

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$423,676
Schwab Charitable FundPublic, Societal Benefit$382,750
Lemelson FoundationTo Map the Current Invention Education Network and Build A Base of Research To Guide Development of A Potential Invention Education Ecosystem Model, Expanding on the Current Invented Network.$75,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Project Invent

NameTitleCompensation
Connie LiuFounder and Executive Director / Executive Director and President$56,808
Jax ChaudhryExecutive Director$164,000
Autumn HamraSenior Development Manager
Kerry HynesEvents and Volunteer Manager
Alexis LopezProgram Manager
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Project Invent

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$839,340
Program services$278,767
Investment income and dividends$18,356
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$1,136,463

Form 990s for Project Invent

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-01-21990View PDF
2023-062023-10-31990View PDF
2022-062022-11-10990View PDF
2021-062021-09-20990View PDF
2020-062021-02-19990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990

Organizations like Project Invent

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Talcott Mountain Science Center for Student InvolvementAvon, CT$2,237,642
Headwaters Science InstituteSoda Springs, CA$771,556
Generation SteamSan Diego, CA$1,282,407
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Youth Code JamSan Antonio, TX$381,787
Connecticut Invention ConventionHartford, CT$713,983
Chemical Educational FoundationArlington, VA$1,224,421
TechnovationMenlo Park, CA$4,192,849
CyberUpSaint Louis, MO$1,229,368
Code SavvySt Louis Park, MN$749,579
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Outreach Foundation
October 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $375,000 from KLA Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $29,916 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Educational service providersResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Conducts researchCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
831 Donohoe St
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
San Mateo County, CA
Website URL
projectinvent.org/ 
Phone
(510) 371-5425
IRS details
EIN
82-4377729
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0265011
FTB Entity ID
4102105
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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