Project Canvas

EIN: 814027974 501(c)(3) Human Services

Aurora, IL

Total Revenue
$729,565
Total Expenses
$845,470
Total Assets
$937,388
Net Assets
$-501,570
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Tammy Helfrich
Phone
6308629621
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Project Canvas, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $730K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $845K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

Project Canvas exists to provide a space for people to be able to gather and accomplish their dreams. By creating this space, we draw resources, people and revitalization to downtown Aurora.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $400
Program Service Revenue $653,125
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $76,040
TOTAL REVENUE $729,565

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $82,400
Salaries & Benefits $216,287
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $607,732
Other Expenses $546,783
TOTAL EXPENSES $845,470

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $729,565 $568,781 +0.3%
Expenses $845,470 $738,491 +0.1%
Net Income $-115,905 $-169,710 -0.3%
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
N/A
Employees
14
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
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Scott D Hodge President 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tammy K Helrich Treasurer 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ben Thomas Secretary 20.00
Officer 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
2024 $729,565 $845,470 $937,388 $-115,905
2023 $568,781 $738,491 $877,225 $-169,710
2022 $442,057 $605,801 $1,092,557 $-163,744
2021 $366,888 $429,210 $1,267,006 $-62,322
2020 $149,434 $290,686 $1,006,037 $-141,252
2019 $279,943 $238,458 $1,034,386 $41,485
2018 $310,495 $296,839 $583,927 $13,656
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