PROJECT INDEPENDENCE

EIN: 953147421 501(c)(3) Human Services

Costa Mesa, CA

Total Revenue
$3,222,610
Total Expenses
$3,343,503
Total Assets
$5,041,602
Net Assets
$4,376,305
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DAN PITTMAN
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

PROJECT INDEPENDENCE, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year.

Mission

PROVIDE INDEPENDENT & SUPPORTED LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY BASED DAY CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,275
Program Service Revenue $3,137,722
Investment Income $64,441
Other Revenue $7,172
TOTAL REVENUE $3,222,610

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,676,894
Fundraising Expenses $44,985
Program Expenses $2,638,122
Other Expenses $666,609
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,343,503

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,222,610 $3,731,075 -0.1%
Expenses $3,343,503 $3,804,785 -0.1%
Net Income $-120,893 $-73,710 +0.6%
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
10
Independent Members
9
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
5
$114,614
Total Directors
10
$114,614
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT WATSON CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$114,162 $452 $114,614
DEBBIE MILLER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMI COUNTRYMAN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK WESTPHALEN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY COLE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRY STAHL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN PITTMAN CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEL HART TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE PRITCHETT SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KURT YEAGER VICE-CHAIR 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,222,610 $3,343,503 $5,041,602 $-120,893
2023 $3,731,075 $3,804,785 $5,311,670 $-73,710
2022 $4,234,113 $4,370,852 $5,571,219 $-136,739
2021 $5,473,402 $4,768,329 $5,825,383 $705,073
2020 $5,153,338 $5,248,594 $5,947,611 $-95,256
2019 $5,324,689 $5,338,668 $5,315,609 $-13,979
2018 $5,597,797 $5,645,691 $5,461,897 $-47,894
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