UPSTANDER PROJECT INC

EIN: 854232303 501(c)(3) Education

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$941,449
Total Expenses
$1,081,169
Total Assets
$143,925
Net Assets
$-16,052
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
ADAM MAZO
Phone
5613122450
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

UPSTANDER PROJECT INC, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $941K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

UPSTANDER PROJECT USES STORYTELLING TO AMPLIFY SILENCED NARRATIVES, DEVELOP SKILLS TO CHALLENGE SYSTEMIC INJUSTICE, NURTURE COMPASSIONATE, AND COURAGEOUS RELATIONSHIPS THAT HONOR THE INTERCONNECTION OF ALL BEINGS AND THE EARTH. OUR FILMS, LEARNING RESOURCES, AND WORKSHOPS PLANT SEEDS OF COMPASSION AND UNDERSTANDING. THE POWER OF A STORY!

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $836,467 Revenue: $520,678

UPSTANDER PROJECT ENCOURAGES DECOLONIZATION AND UPSTANDER BEHAVIOR THROUGH COMPELLING DOCUMENTARY FILMS AND LEARNING RESOURCES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $418,279
Program Service Revenue $520,678
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $2,492
TOTAL REVENUE $941,449

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $626,270
Fundraising Expenses $125,361
Program Expenses $836,467
Other Expenses $454,899
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,081,169

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $941,449 $663,604 +0.4%
Expenses $1,081,169 $937,686 +0.2%
Net Income $-139,720 $-274,082 -0.5%
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
3
Employees
8
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
2
$247,702
Total Directors
5
$247,702
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MISHY LESSER TREASURER/SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$116,780 $7,071 $123,851
ADAM MAZO PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$116,780 $7,071 $123,851
N BRUCE DUTHU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA GOSSELS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM PAYNE DIRECTOR 1.00
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
2024 $941,449 $1,081,169 $143,925 $-139,720
2023 $663,604 $937,686 $178,252 $-274,082
2022 $801,073 $747,558 $444,098 $53,515
2021 $974,936 $645,514 $381,416 $329,422
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