thedandelionproject

EIN: 853626251 501(c)(3)

Philadelphia, PA

Total Revenue
$484,821
Total Expenses
$456,199
Total Assets
$58,329
Net Assets
$53,742
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
PA
Phone
2157965916
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

thedandelionproject, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit that reported $485K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $456K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

An intentional community built to support the needs of families choosing homeschooling and unschooling/self directed learning through homeschool evaluations and other support.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $484,821
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $484,821

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $247,441
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $405,584
Other Expenses $208,758
TOTAL EXPENSES $456,199

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $484,821 $333,065 +0.5%
Expenses $456,199 $296,690 +0.5%
Net Income $28,622 $36,375 -0.2%
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
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
9
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
$59,200
Total Directors
2
$10,600
Key Employees
1
$10,600
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAUREN BALLESTER SECRETARY 5.00
Officer
$38,000 $0 $38,000
LAUREN UMLAUF CO FOUNDER 5.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$10,600 $0 $10,600
ABBY MAHER TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$10,600 $0 $10,600
SARAH KEIM PRESIDENT 2.00
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
2025 $484,821 $456,199 $58,329 $28,622
2024 $333,065 $296,690 $27,891 $36,375
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