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Nonprofit · EIN 27-4250851

THE GRANDMASTER PROJECT

Tax-exempt · MANASSAS, VA 20112

Financials

$183K$187K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE GRANDMASTER PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$182,633$187,472-$4,839$28,857$203$28,654
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$141,561
Program service revenue
$39,655
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$1,417

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$105,806
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$137,592
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,851
Occupancy
$2,316
Printing, publications and postage
$9,550
Other expenses
$35,163
Program services (functional)
$4,125

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$29,020
Total assets, end of year
$28,857
Total liabilities, end of year
$203
Net assets, end of year
$28,654
Cash, savings and investments
$28,644
Gross receipts
$182,633

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Philippe ProsperPresident40$52,903
James Whitley IIIVice President40$52,903
Walt BlackwellBoard Chairman1$0
Frank StricklandBoard Member1$0
Mandi BoltonTreasurer1$0
John EndlichBoard Member1$0
John KonisiewiczSecretary1$0
Okey NwokeAdvisory Board Member1$0
Daniel MahAdvisory Board Member1$0
John M ArmstrongBoard Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
15230 ECLIPSE DR, MANASSAS, VA 20112-4027
In care of
% JAMES WHITLEY VICE PRESIDENT
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
15230 Eclipse Dr, Manassas VA 20112
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
James Whitley, 15230 Eclipse Drive, Manassas VA 20112
Signed the 990-EZ
James Whitley, Vice President
Phone
(240) 252-0695
Return prepared by
SUNG UN KIM & CO

Mission

The Corporation is specifically formed to equip the next generation of believers as ambassadors for Christ to glorify God as we make and grow fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ and to conduct any other activities permissible under Virginia law.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 1. Launch of Faith-Based Discipleship Programs: In 2024, The Grandmaster Project successfully launched three age-specificdisceipleship programs in partnership with New Life Church. These programs were designed to integrate Christian character development with martial arts trainingand served the following age groups: Early childhood (ages 4-6_, Elementary(ages 7-12), Teens and adults (ages 13+)
    Expenses $3,830
  • 2.Development of Yearlong Devotional Curriculum: To further support the spiritual formation of students enrolled in our discipleship programs, the Grandmaster Project created a comprehensive, yearlongdevotional resources. This material was designed to be used alongside martial artstraining to foster biblical literacy and personal discipleship.
    Expenses $148
  • 3. Creation of Licensed Curriculum Materials: The organization developed fully structured, age-appropriate curriculums for each of the three discipleship programs.These materials include lesson plans, character development frameworks, and instructional guides. The curriculumsare being prepared for licensing and distribution to other faith-based institutions and martial arts organizations, expanding the reach and impact of our mission.
    Expenses $147

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
27-4250851
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$28,857
Income (IRS master file)
$182,633

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$182,633$187,472$28,857IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: James Whitley
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: James Whitley
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: James Whitley
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: William Russell
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 27-4250851).

Questions about THE GRANDMASTER PROJECT

What is the EIN of THE GRANDMASTER PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GRANDMASTER PROJECT is 27-4250851.
Is THE GRANDMASTER PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to THE GRANDMASTER PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE GRANDMASTER PROJECT 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 THE GRANDMASTER PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE GRANDMASTER PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE GRANDMASTER PROJECT?
The 990-N for 2024 names James Whitley.
Who are the officers and directors of THE GRANDMASTER PROJECT?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,903 (Philippe Prosper, President).
How much revenue does THE GRANDMASTER PROJECT have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $182,633, expenses of $187,472 and total assets of $28,857 at year end.

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