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EIN 82-1542836

Project Optimism

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Carmichael
State
California
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
Description
Project Optimism fosters optimism through personal and professional development services and community engagement. The organization's mission is to align youth in the community with mentors who represent their identity through the Project Optimism Mentoring Sessions model. Students engage in activities, workshops, and are exposed to career/professional development during the program.
Total revenues
$1,513,651
2024
Total expenses
$1,127,724
2024
Total assets
$609,565
2024
Num. employees
0
2024

Program areas at Project Optimism

Project Optimism Mentoring Sessions (POMS) model is designed to align youth in the community with mentors who are representative of their identity. During the program, students are able to engage in activities, workshops, and be exposed to career/professionals, and and receive scholarships. Through these efforts we expect for students to develop socially, emotionally, decrease truancy and suspension and have a commitment to their educationally journey.

Who funds Project Optimism

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Alliance for Education SolutionsScholarships$15,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$5,471

Personnel at Project Optimism

NameTitleCompensation
Armoni EasleyFounder$84,802
Ishmael PruittChief Executive Officer$89,800

Financials for Project Optimism

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,513,624
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$27
Total revenues$1,513,651

Form 990s for Project Optimism

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-11-12990View PDF
2023-062024-05-16990View PDF
2022-122023-05-14990View PDF
2021-122022-04-17990View PDF
2020-122021-09-08990View PDF

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Data update history
January 6, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,471 from American Online Giving Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Youth development programsYouth service charitiesHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2815 Gunn Rd
Carmichael, CA 95608
Metro area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
County
Sacramento County, CA
Website URL
projectoptimism.org/ 
Phone
(916) 621-7406
IRS details
EIN
82-1542836
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0255189
FTB Entity ID
3985602
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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