THE JEFFERSON PROJECT

EIN: 883907297 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

BAY CITY, MI

Total Revenue
$248,022
Total Expenses
$26,105
Total Assets
$660,387
Net Assets
$297,651
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
AVRAM GOLDEN
Phone
9892392113
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE JEFFERSON PROJECT, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $248K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 189% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $222K, a strong 89% operating margin.

Mission

WE ARE A COMMUNITY FOR ALL TO CREATE TOGETHER. THROUGH PLACEMAKING, PUBLIC ART, AND COMMUNITY CENTERED DESIGN, WE SHAPE SPACES WHERE PEOPLE GATHER, CREATE AND CONNECT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $9,425

WE ARE A COMMUNITY FOR ALL TO CREATE TOGETHER. THROUGH PLACEMAKING, PUBLIC ART, AND COMMUNITY CENTERED DESIGN, WE SHAPE SPACES WHERE PEOPLE GATHER, CREATE AND CONNECT.

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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 $244,242
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $3,780
TOTAL REVENUE $248,022

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $3,323
Program Expenses $9,425
Other Expenses $26,105
TOTAL EXPENSES $26,105

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $248,022 $85,686 +1.9%
Expenses $26,105 $21,615 +0.2%
Net Income $221,917 $64,071 +2.5%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

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
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMY POBANZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL TURNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA CLARK SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FAHIM ISLAM TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATHEW GAVE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA WELCH CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AVRAM GOLDEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer
$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 $248,022 $26,105 $660,387 $221,917
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