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Nonprofit · EIN 23-2993647

MAMA PROJECT INC

Tax-exempt · PENNSBURG, PA 18073

Financials

$940K$1M2023$1.5M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MAMA PROJECT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,531,927$1,613,867-$81,940$165,504$147,640$17,864
September 30, 2024990$940,485$1,033,023-$92,538$156,537$56,733$99,804
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,533,282
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$1,455
Net income from sales of inventory
$100
Other revenue
-$1,355

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,461,895
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$38,489
Other salaries and wages
$59,263
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$99,178
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,368
Occupancy
$8,187
Travel
$1,271
Program services (functional)
$1,506,906
Management and general (functional)
$91,867
Fundraising (functional)
$15,094

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$156,537
Total assets, end of year
$165,504
Total liabilities, end of year
$147,640
Net assets, end of year
$17,864
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$150,023
Net assets with donor restrictions
$167,887
Gross receipts
$1,533,382
Employees
5
Volunteers
35
Year formed
1987
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR PRISCILLA BENNERPRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$34,000
JULIA CHRISTENSENTREASURER/BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DONNA MCKEESECRETARY/BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RUTH COLEVICE PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR PRISCILLA BENNERPRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$34,000
JULIA CHRISTENSENTREASURER/BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DONNA MCKEESECRETARY/BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RUTH COLEVICE PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2781A GERYVILLE PIKE, PENNSBURG, PA 18073-2313
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR PRISCILLA BENNER, 2781A GERYVILLE PIKE, PENNSBURG, PA 18073
Signed the 990
DR PRISCILLA BENNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(215) 679-4338
Return prepared by
DUNLAPSLK PC

Mission

MAMA PROJECT IS A NETWORK FOR HEALTH AND WHOLENESS FOCUSED ON NUTRITION, CLEAN WATER, HYGIENE AND EDUCATION IN KENYA, HAITI, TANZANIA, AND SOUTH SUDAN. MAMA DISTRIBUTES MICRONUTRIENTS, MEDICINES AND WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS IN AREAS OF MOST NEED.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MAMA KENYA - NAIROBI, KENYAASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF MALNOURISHED CHILDREN IN KIBERA AND MUKURU SLUMS. WE UNDERTAKE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION FOR MOTHERS. THE KENYA TEAM HAS A CLEAN WATER PROJECT FOR FILTRATION, WHICH NOW EXISTS IN 9 SCHOOLS AND BENEFITS 20,000 TO 25,000 CHILDREN. ADDITIONALLY, 4,000 NEW FAMILIES RECEIVED WATER FILTRATION WHICH EQUATES TO APPROXIMATELY 40,000 INDIVIDUALS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED 2,400 GIRLS WITH SANITARY KITS.
    Expenses $1,109,150 · grants $1,107,115
  • SERVICE TEAMS - SOUTH SUDANTHE ORGANIZATION OFFERS HEALTHCARE AND NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT THROUGH MISSION TEAMS. WE PROVIDED 5,636 INDIVIDUALS WITH NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT.
    Expenses $319,688 · grants $317,267
  • SERVICE TEAMS - HAITITHE ORGANIZATION OFFERS HEALTHCARE AND NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT THROUGH MISSION TEAMS. 37 STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS.
    Expenses $23,445 · grants $23,345
  • GENERAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT EXPENESES FOR MAMA PROJECT.
    Expenses $54,623 · grants $14,168

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-2993647
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$165,504
Income (IRS master file)
$1,533,382

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025–––IRS
990September 2024–––IRS
990September 2023$570,767$461,350$196,634IRS
990September 2022$227,260$204,930$84,388IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about MAMA PROJECT INC

What is the EIN of MAMA PROJECT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MAMA PROJECT INC is 23-2993647.
Is MAMA PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to MAMA PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MAMA PROJECT INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MAMA PROJECT INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MAMA PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MAMA PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DR PRISCILLA BENNER.
Who are the officers and directors of MAMA PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $34,000 (DR PRISCILLA BENNER, PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT).
How much revenue does MAMA PROJECT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,531,927, expenses of $1,613,867 and total assets of $165,504 at year end.

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