EIN 27-3949112

Project Lift

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
124
State
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Project Lift is dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk teens and their families through treatment of substance use disorders, mental health counseling, mentoring and vocational skills training. It provides therapy through vocational training and offers hands-on training in skilled trades while licensed therapists provide evidence-based mental health and substance abuse treatment to 14-25-year-old men and women at no cost.
Total revenues
$8,099,248
2023
Total expenses
$4,691,042
2023
Total assets
$8,214,206
2023
Num. employees
124
2023

Program areas at Project Lift

Project Lift provides therapy through the unique platform of vocational training. At no cost, at-risk 14-25-year-old men and women engage in hands on training in skilled trades while licensed therapists provide evidence based mental health and substance abuse treatement. This strategy, which we call "therapy under the hood of a car" features skilled instructors in auto repair, welding, carpentry & construction, electrical, and more! This apprentice style paid training in the skilled trades using industry standard equipment has attracted local employers who use volunteers to train and seek out prospective employees, allowing for job placement and a viable path to economic self-sufficiency. Teens are referred by the juvenile justice system, probation officers, school guidance counselors, and community partners. Project Lift's treatment strategy has proven more efficient and effective with adolecents than standard counseling, resulting in hopeful, sober, employable, and productive citizents. More than 5,000 individuals have benefited from this program across 3 counties. By removing the stigma associated with vocational training, and empowering teens to cultivate the dignity that results form mastering a skilled trade, we can foster success. Job placement assistance is offered upon program completion, and we have developed strategic partnerships with local businesses who hire our program graduates. Each day of programming ends with a family style meal, where youth gather to eat alongside staff and mentors. This is pivotal, as it develops a sense of community, respect, and belonging. Many of the teens we serve do not experience this simple, yet meaningful ritual at home, and it helps to create a foundation of trust that breaks down barriers to engaging fully in treatment. A seperate boys program and girls after school program are offered, as well as a day program for young adults. Participants are paid a stipend for the work they do, as long as they test clean for drugs and alcohol. Random urine drug testing is conducted for all participants weekly. Incentive pay places value on their hard work and creates additional incentive to stay clean and motivated.community service is a cornerstone of our programming. For example, our participants have been responsible for repairing and giving away more than 165 cars to needy families. In the evolution of behavior, teens make the transition from being takers to givers, creating opportunities for deeper moral reasoning. Additionally, our on-side pathway academy of innovation offers youth who have dropped out or are struggling to graduate, the opportunity to obtain an accredited high school dipoloma while learning a trade.

Who funds Project Lift

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Tijeras FoundationCommunity Support$500,000
The Community Foundation - Martin / St Lucie CountyOperating and Program Support$324,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$322,900
...and 46 more grants received totalling $2,731,496

Personnel at Project Lift

NameTitleCompensation
Robert ZaccheoChief Executive Officer$185,531
Christopher JacksonFormer Chief Operating Officer$56,480
Tamara MolnarChief Financial Officer$57,692
David O'BrienDirector of Operations, Martin County
Amanda BramlettGirls Program Director, Belle Glade
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Project Lift

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,981,834
Program services$48,365
Investment income and dividends$69,751
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-11,673
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$10,971
Total revenues$8,099,248

Form 990s for Project Lift

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-04990View PDF
2022-062022-12-20990View PDF
2021-062022-03-07990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-11-10990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
February 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Moriarty Family Charitable Foundation
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 33 new grant, including a grant for $324,000 from The Community Foundation - Martin / St Lucie County
July 20, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Substance abuse programsYouth development programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1330 SW 34th St
Palm City, FL 34990
Metro area
Port St. Lucie, FL
County
Martin County, FL
Website URL
projectlift.org/ 
Phone
(772) 221-2244
IRS details
EIN
27-3949112
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
NAICS code, primary
623220: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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