The 88 Project

EIN: 822241028 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Evanston, IL

Total Revenue
$384,131
Total Expenses
$356,694
Total Assets
$133,655
Net Assets
$133,655
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
KAYLEE ULAND
Phone
3125025744
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The 88 Project, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $384K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $357K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

The 88 Project supports & encourages freedom of expression in Vietnam by sharing the stories of, and advocating for, Vietnamese activists.

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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 $384,131
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $384,131

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,600
Salaries & Benefits $304,453
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $356,694
Other Expenses $43,641
TOTAL EXPENSES $356,694

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $384,131 $305,757 +0.3%
Expenses $356,694 $307,115 +0.2%
Net Income $27,437 $-1,358 -21.2%
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
7
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
2
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
0
$0
Total Directors
7
$169,011
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BEN SWANTON Executive Dir. 40.00
Director
$95,600 $0 $95,600
KAYLEE ULAND Executive Dir. 40.00
Director
$73,411 $0 $73,411
HUONG NGUYEN Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMONE VAN OOSTEN Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELZBIETA GANCARZ Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON BONAR Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL CASTER Director 0.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $384,131 $356,694 $133,655 $27,437
2023 $305,757 $307,115 $106,218 $-1,358
2022 $224,390 $234,106 $107,575 $-9,716
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