Project Amigo

EIN: 680396073 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Novato, CA

Total Revenue
$890,955
Total Expenses
$861,016
Total Assets
$1,199,073
Net Assets
$1,181,673
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Michelle Strickler
Phone
7347090977
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Project Amigo, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $891K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $861K left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

Project Amigo is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through education by expanding access to educational and personal growth opportunities for students in Colima, Mexico from elementary school through university. Through scholarships, educational support, enrichment programs, and volunteer service initiatives, Project Amigo helps students overcome barriers, achieve academic success, and create lasting positive impact for their families and communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $308,338

Project Amigo provides comprehensive educational scholarships and support services to approximately 250 students in Colima, Mexico from junior high school through university who face financial...

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Project Amigo provides comprehensive educational scholarships and support services to approximately 250 students in Colima, Mexico from junior high school through university who face financial barriers to continuing their education. Scholarship support includes school registration and laboratory fees, transportation, books, school supplies, uniforms, shoes, and one nutritious meal per day. University students may also receive assistance with room and board expenses. The program further supports student success through tutoring and mentoring provided at weekly Homework Club sessions. Additional educational enrichment opportunities may include field trips, workshops, and activities that encourage academic achievement, personal growth, and long-term success. These combined efforts have contributed to more than 150 students earning higher education degrees.

Program 2
Expenses: $239,819

Project Amigo provides educational enrichment and support programs for 350 children in kindergarten through sixth grade across 5 educational centers in underserved communities in Colima, Mexico. Core...

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Project Amigo provides educational enrichment and support programs for 350 children in kindergarten through sixth grade across 5 educational centers in underserved communities in Colima, Mexico. Core program activities include incentive-based learning, homework assistance, educational field trips, meals, and other enrichment experiences designed to promote academic engagement and personal development.During the holiday season, the organization conducts a Christmas program in which participating children are transported to a centralized celebration featuring traditional cultural activities and meals. Each child receives new clothing, shoes, a book, a holiday meal, and toys.These activities are designed to reinforce a sense of stability, confidence, belonging, and motivation to succeed academically.

Program 3
Expenses: $137,039 Revenue: $52,783

Project Amigo provides opportunities for volunteers to participate in humanitarian service, cultural exchange, and educational support programs in Colima, Mexico. Volunteers participate in one of 11...

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Project Amigo provides opportunities for volunteers to participate in humanitarian service, cultural exchange, and educational support programs in Colima, Mexico. Volunteers participate in one of 11 week-long service sessions, each organized around a thematic focus and designed to support local students through a range of educational and enrichment activities.Volunteers engage students through reading and literacy support, basic English instruction, mentoring, and arts-based workshops, along with other structured activities that promote learning and personal development. Book distribution to underserved rural schools is included as a supplemental component of these efforts.Volunteers also provide swimming instruction to build water safety skills, confidence, and resilience, and support health and wellness education through preventive dental care instruction and the distribution of hygiene supplies. Program expenses include volunteer housing, meals, transportation, facility maintenance, utilities, and supplies necessary to support volunteer service activities throughout the year.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $750,096
Program Service Revenue $52,783
Investment Income $16,212
Other Revenue $71,864
TOTAL REVENUE $890,955

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $163,986
Fundraising Expenses $98,035
Program Expenses $685,196
Other Expenses $697,030
TOTAL EXPENSES $861,016

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $890,955 $923,745 0.0%
Expenses $861,016 $861,869 0.0%
Net Income $29,939 $61,876 -0.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
3
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
4
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tammy Heinz Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Bev Oster Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dennis Knoles Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Salchenberg President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Macagno Shang Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Holloway Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jan Lynn Owen Vice-President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Strickler Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ava Brusca Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Stewart 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 $890,955 $861,016 $1,199,073 $29,939
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $725,264 $735,366 $1,281,843 $-10,102
2022 $608,163 $649,600 $1,267,325 $-41,437
2021 $610,256 $547,406 $1,448,203 $62,850
2020 $695,041 $446,844 $1,321,827 $248,197
2019 $402,353 $556,971 $1,022,937 $-154,618
2018 $659,302 $566,674 $1,099,795 $92,628
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