Project REAL

EIN: 432074467 501(c)(3) Social Science

Las Vegas, NV

Total Revenue
$178,363
Total Expenses
$295,431
Total Assets
$95,121
Net Assets
$-71,959
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
NV
Principal Officer
Michael Kamer
Phone
7027036529
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Project REAL, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $178K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 53% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $295K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 66% operating deficit.

Mission

Project REAL fosters civic engagement and critical thinking in Nevada's youth, from kindergarten to college and beyond, effectively bridging mentorship gaps through our comprehensive programming. We provide a variety of enriching experiences, such as courthouse visits and comprehensive Adulting101 lessons, to cultivate responsibility and self-agency. Established in 2004, we've impacted over 235,000 young individuals in Nevada. All of our resources and experiences are provided for free to the schools, families, and students of Nevada that we serve.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $178,361
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $178,363

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $130,730
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $226,733
Other Expenses $164,701
TOTAL EXPENSES $295,431

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $178,363 $377,889 -0.5%
Expenses $295,431 $269,571 +0.1%
Net Income $-117,068 $108,318 -2.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
4
Volunteers
406

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$92,587
Total Directors
3
$92,587
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Shelby Sutter President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kimberly De La Cruz Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Kamer Secretary & Executive Director 55.00
Officer Director
$92,587 $0 $92,587
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $178,363 $295,431 $95,121 $-117,068
2024 $377,889 $269,571 $232,513 $108,318
2023 $354,306 $401,500 $42,163 $-47,194
2022 $409,849 $382,867 $74,414 $26,982
2021 $233,541 $309,054 $41,563 $-75,513
2020 $215,486 $201,436 $7,656 $14,050
2019 $253,327 $284,756 $56 $-31,429
2018 $224,598 $201,741 $4,743 $22,857
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