THE GOVERNANCE PROJECT

EIN: 825171856 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

WELLESLEY, MA

Total Revenue
$701,000
Total Expenses
$804,138
Total Assets
$478,271
Net Assets
$478,271
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
MICHAEL HIRSHLAND
Phone
7817893868
Tax Period
2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

THE GOVERNANCE PROJECT, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $701K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $804K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

ALLEVIATING SYSTEMIC POVERTY IN ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED COMMUNITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $701,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $701,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $204,000
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $724,575
Other Expenses $600,138
TOTAL EXPENSES $804,138

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $701,000 $980,780 -0.3%
Expenses $804,138 $404,371 +1.0%
Net Income $-103,138 $576,409 -1.2%
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
3
Independent Members
3
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
$204,000
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL HIRSHLAND PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB STEIN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE RUBIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE COPELAND CEO 40.00
Officer
$204,000 $0 $204,000
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
2019 $701,000 $804,138 $478,271 $-103,138
2018 $980,780 $404,371 $581,409 $576,409
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