EIN 45-5187731

Project Onward

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
Description
Our mission requires us to provide artists with disabilities the opportunity to create their work in a safe, supportive studio environment, with access to workspace, materials, and professional guidance without being encumbered by cost; connect artist...
Total revenues
$875,997
2023
Total expenses
$728,523
2023
Total assets
$814,191
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at Project Onward

The organization operates a studio for artists to assist in their development as artists. The studio is also open to the public serving as a space to promote art as a tool for understanding and valuing the real and potential contributions of those with disabilities as well as hosting public programs. All artwork in the organization's gallery and studio are available for sale. These sales provide a source of income for the artists. Throughout the year, the organization will host and attend exhibitions promoting works created by the artists.

Who funds Project Onward

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Virginia A Groot FoundationTo Promote and Pursue Excellence in the Ceramic Arts$100,000
Builders Initiative FoundationTo Support the Expansion of Two New Studio Art Programs: Fiber Arts and Digital Media.$75,000
American Endowment FoundationArts, Culture$10,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Project Onward

NameTitleCompensation
Nancy GomezExecutive Director$60,551
Wanda LenoirSecretary$0
Marsha WoodhousePast Treasurer$0
Robert DarnallPresident$0
Kimberly JacobsBoard Member$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Project Onward

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$719,750
Program services$154,498
Investment income and dividends$1,749
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$875,997

Form 990s for Project Onward

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-04-16990View PDF
2022-052023-03-06990View PDF
2021-052022-01-24990View PDF
2020-052021-05-18990View PDF
2019-052020-11-07990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Virginia A Groot Foundation
May 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Peter and Penelope West Charitable Fund
April 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Builders Initiative Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesDiseases and disordersJobs and employment
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1200 W 35th St 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60609
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
projectonward.org/ 
Phone
(773) 940-2992
IRS details
EIN
45-5187731
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A90: Arts Service Organizations and Activities
NAICS code, primary
611430: Professional and Management Development Training
Parent/child status
Independent
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