THE NORA PROJECT

EIN: 813216328 501(c)(3)

MONTGOMERY, IL

Total Revenue
$726,667
Total Expenses
$1,182,060
Total Assets
$384,977
Net Assets
$307,003
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
MICHAEL GLICKEN
Phone
5134547420
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE NORA PROJECT, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit that reported $727K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 49% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 63% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE DISABILITY INCLUSION BY EMPOWERING EDUCATORS AND ENGAGING STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $861,404 Revenue: $41,150

THE NORA PROJECT'S CURRICULUM GUIDES SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING BY HONORING WAYS OF BEING, RESPECTING DIFFERENCES, AND FOSTERING EMPATHY AND INCLUSION. OUR INTENTIONAL APPROACH IS IMPACTING SCHOOL...

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THE NORA PROJECT'S CURRICULUM GUIDES SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING BY HONORING WAYS OF BEING, RESPECTING DIFFERENCES, AND FOSTERING EMPATHY AND INCLUSION. OUR INTENTIONAL APPROACH IS IMPACTING SCHOOL CULTURE AND STUDENT LIVES IN MAJOR WAYS. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS WHO USED TNP'S PRIMER PACK CURRICULUM REPORT A 65% INCREASE IN STUDENT'S ABILITY TO RESOLVE CONFLICT WITHOUT INTERVENTION. STUDENTS IN OUR INTERMEDIATE GRADE CLASSROOMS USING THE STORYTELLER PROJECT PROGRAM SIGNIFICANTLY OUTPERFORMED PEERS IN NON-TNP CLASSROOMS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMPATHY AND INCLUSIVE BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS. ALL MIDDLE AND HIGH-SCHOOL TEACHERS USING TNP'S STEMPATHY CLUB CURRICULUM REPORTED THAT PARTICIPATING STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AND REMOVED BARRIERS TO INCLUSION IN THEIR SCHOOLS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $811,383
Program Service Revenue $41,150
Investment Income $4,972
Other Revenue $-130,838
TOTAL REVENUE $726,667

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $846,785
Fundraising Expenses $121,463
Program Expenses $861,404
Other Expenses $335,275
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,182,060

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $726,667 $1,428,009 -0.5%
Expenses $1,182,060 $1,324,970 -0.1%
Net Income $-455,393 $103,039 -5.4%
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
14
Independent Members
13
Employees
21
Volunteers
25

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
6
$149,707
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PEGGY BIANCO CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE GREENBERG SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GLICKEN TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER ARRA CHAIR-PROGRAM COMMITTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLIE FORMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM LEVY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE MALETZKY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR EMILY NUSBAUM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON PORTER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY SABLOSKY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DICK SMITH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARNEY SOLOMON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERBERT WASHINGTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN SCHRERO DIRECTOR (FROM 7/2023) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA ADLER EXEC. DIR. (THRU 2/2024) 40.00
Officer
$44,473 $1,955 $46,428
COURTNEY ADAMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$61,856 $0 $61,856
LAUREN SCHRERO EXEC. DIR. (THRU 5/2023) 40.00
Officer
$41,293 $130 $41,423
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $726,667 $1,182,060 $384,977 $-455,393
2023 $1,428,009 $1,324,970 $734,216 $103,039
2022 $976,002 $1,019,423 $718,749 $-43,421
2021 $922,114 $769,970 $730,222 $152,144
2020 $740,019 $702,309 $581,627 $37,710
2019 $632,753 $504,017 $485,323 $128,736
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