Project Haystack

EIN: 471160839 Science & Technology

Glen Allen, VA

Total Revenue
$459,504
Total Expenses
$427,977
Total Assets
$173,454
Net Assets
$173,454
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Lynn Scott
Phone
8045135129
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Project Haystack, founded in 2014, is a micro nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $64K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 78% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $23K, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

Project-Haystack is formed and is to be operated for the common association and interests of software and technology companies focused on developing semantic modeling solutions for data related to smart devices including: building equipment systems, automation and control devices, sensors and sensing devices, promotion and education with respect to the semantic data modeling industry for building automation systems, and to engage in educational activities directed towards the improvement of business conditions of the semantic data modeling industry for smart device data, all on a not-for-profit basis.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $43,500
Program Service Revenue $416,004
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $459,504

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $427,976
Other Expenses $427,977
TOTAL EXPENSES $427,977

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $459,504 $685,016 -0.3%
Expenses $427,977 $717,189 -0.4%
Net Income $31,527 $-32,173 -2.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Richard McElhinney Executive Director 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicholas Gayeski Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Muench Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hisham Ennarah Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marc Petock Secretary 4.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Roger Quesnel Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Scott Treasurer 2.00
Officer
$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 $459,504 $427,977 $173,454 $31,527
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $778,384 $796,492 $174,100 $-18,108
2022 $352,194 $329,483 $233,506 $22,711
2021 $86,435 $73,919 $169,497 $12,516
2020 $54,880 $32,804 $156,981 $22,076
2019 $298,025 $325,149 $134,905 $-27,124
2018 $64,125 $40,698 $230,863 $23,427
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