Project Scientist Inc

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Patrice S Johnson

Phone

8337765724

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Project Scientist Inc, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.8M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

Our mission is to expose a diverse population of young girls to a high quality STEM academy that inspires confidence in their pursuit of ling throughout the year

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $693,502

Project Scientists Explorers Club served 2817 under-estimated youth through a joyful, hands-on, flexible, out-of- school STEAM program designed to build confidence, spark curiosity in students...

Project Scientists Explorers Club served 2817 under-estimated youth through a joyful, hands-on, flexible, out-of- school STEAM program designed to build confidence, spark curiosity in students. Through engaging STEAM activities and meaningful connections with STEM role models, youth experience a sense of belonging and see themselves as innovative scientists and problem-solvers.

Program 2

Expenses: $467,528

Project Scientists Innovation Lab served 256 under-estimated youth through a joyful, hands-on, immersive summer STEAM camp designed to build confidence and spark curiosity in students. From building prototypes to solving real-world problems, each lab fosters collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. Through field trips and connections with STEM role models, youth experience a sense of belonging and see themselves as innovative scientists and problem solvers.

Program 3

Expenses: $85,000

Project Scientists Elevated Institute served 153 educators through a transformative professional development experience designed to equip them with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to foster spaces of belonging for youth in STEM. Through hands-on learning, deep reflection, and a strong peer community, Elevated Institute empowers educators to expand access, value varied experiences and perspectives, and foster student belonging in every STEM classroom.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,942,832

Program Service Revenue $21,974

Investment Income $-20,014

Other Revenue $4,781

TOTAL REVENUE $1,949,573

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,376,029

Fundraising Expenses $178,683

Program Expenses $1,246,030

Other Expenses $406,185

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,782,214

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,949,573	$1,720,324	+0.1%
Expenses	$1,782,214	$1,818,820	0.0%
Net Income	$167,359	$-98,496	-2.7%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

266

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

$277,006

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Patrice S Johnson	CEO	40.00	Officer	$270,053	$6,953	$277,006
Casi Herrera	VP of Programmatic Growth and Strat	40.00		$122,972	$20,283	$143,255
Anushka Gole	VP of Communications	40.00		$112,101	$13,223	$125,324
Bridgette McAdoo	Board Chair	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Tara Mullen	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chetna Rao	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dave Witsken	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Dara King	Vice Chair	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Devi Thomas	Secretary	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephanie Richard	Treasurer	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Cristina Thomas	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Taw	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$1,949,573	$1,782,214	$1,037,606	$167,359
2024	$1,720,324	$1,818,820	$874,340	$-98,496
2023	$2,001,686	$2,012,674	$999,755	$-10,988
2022	$1,707,665	$1,723,678	$1,031,000	$-16,013
2021	$1,524,961	$1,421,806	$675,729	$103,155
2020	$1,358,061	$1,135,145	$610,250	$222,916
2019	$1,137,179	$1,086,254	$233,216	$50,925
2019	$1,137,179	$1,059,922	$259,548	$77,257
2018	$1,002,975	$942,086	$171,604	$60,889