Nonprofit · EIN 36-2654175
PROJECT NOW INC
Tax-exempt · ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $17,491,004 | $17,425,706 | $65,298 | $4,243,231 | $3,337,004 | $906,227 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,350,104 | $15,883,592 | -$533,488 | $4,209,565 | $3,181,978 | $1,027,587 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $18,707,227 | $18,716,496 | -$9,269 | $3,994,137 | $2,408,617 | $1,585,520 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,406,608
- of which government grants
- $15,273,801
- Program service revenue
- $763,203
- Investment income
- $242,240
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $225,168
- Other revenue
- $78,953
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,718,126
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $258,898
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,288,608
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,144,266
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,279
- Accounting fees
- $83,990
- Occupancy
- $474,198
- Travel
- $415,712
- Depreciation
- $151,650
- Program services (functional)
- $16,166,897
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,112,284
- Fundraising (functional)
- $146,525
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,209,565
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,243,231
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,337,004
- Net assets, end of year
- $906,227
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,741,482
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $906,227
- Gross receipts
- $17,491,004
- Employees
- 157
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWIGHT L FORD | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $113,876 | $40,289 |
| JENI BISKIE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $83,629 | $21,104 |
| CATHERINE BIZARRI | BOARD CHAIR (TERMED) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY CUMMINGS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY BRADLEY | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK GOSNEY | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE EAGLE | BOARD SECRETARY (TERMED) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SR BOBBIE BUSSAN | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL CASTRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NGONE DIOP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRETT ESSMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON FARRELL | BOARD MEMBER (TERMED) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HOGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRELLA HURTADO | BOARD MEMBER (TERMED) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MANTERNACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLA MCELRATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDY POSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALYSSA RAYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOSES ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRACE SIMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VENESSA TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWIGHT L FORD | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $108,729 | $32,995 |
| JENI BISKIE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $79,889 | $14,538 |
| CATHERINE BIZARRI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE EAGLE | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK GOSNEY | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY BRADLEY | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SR BOBBIE BUSSAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL CASTRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY CUMMINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NGONE DIOP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRETT ESSMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON FARRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRELLA HURTADO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MANTERNACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MCELRATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDY POSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOSES ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWIGHT L FORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $100,267 | $35,815 |
| JENI BISKIE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $5,978 | $1,114 |
| CATHERINE BIZARRI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE EAGLE | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK GOSNEY | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY BRADLEY | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SR BOBBIE BUSSAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY CUMMINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY ELLIOTT | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRETT ESSMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECCA HAYES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRELLA HURTADO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED LANGON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MANTERNACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MCELRATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 8/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1830 2ND AVE, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201-8001
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DWIGHT L FORD, 1830 2ND AVENUE, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
- Signed the 990
- DWIGHT L FORD, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (309) 793-6391
- Website
- WWW.PROJECTNOW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF PROJECT NOW, INC. IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES AND ONE ANOTHER. WE STRIVE TO ELIMINATE THE CAUSES OF POVERTY THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND ALLEVIATE THE NEGATIVE CONDITIONS WHERE POOR PEOPLE LIVE.
Program accomplishments
- WEATHERIZATION/ENERGY ASSISTANCE:PROJECT NOW PROVIDES WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO HELP REDUCE HEATING AND COOLING COSTS FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF ROCK ISLAND, MERCER AND HENRY COUNTIES. ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 15,743 CUSTOMERS IN 7,240 HOMES DURING THE YEAR. FUNDING FOR THESE PROGRAMS IS THROUGH FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS AND LOCAL ENERGY COMPANIES.Expenses $7,180,976 · grants $4,514,589
- CHILD EDUCATION:PROJECT NOW HEAD START PROMOTES THE SCHOOL READINESS OF PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WHILE PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO THE FAMILIES. HEAD START OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR DISABILITIES, IN A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THE FUNDED ENROLLMENT IS 200 CHILDREN IN BOTH CENTER AND HOME-BASED PROGRAMS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Expenses $2,836,577 · grants $469,343
- SENIOR PROGRAMS:DESIGNED TO HELP SENIORS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES. SERVICES INCLUDE: HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, CONGREGATE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, AND OUTREACH SERVICES. 136,995 HOME DELIVERED MEALS WERE SERVED TO 1,254 SENIORS. 14,526 MEALS WERE SERVED TO 288 SENIORS WHO WERE ELIGIBLE FOR CONGREGATE SERVICES. 7,212 UNITS OF DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION WERE PROVIDED TO 380 SENIORS IN ROCK ISLAND AND MERCER COUNTIES. 4,957 SENIORS RECEIVED INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE AND 260 FARMER MARKET COUPON BOOKS WORTH $13,000 WERE DISTRIBUTED TO SENIORS. 60 MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WERE SAVED AN ESTIMATE OF $473,220 FOR THE YEAR.Expenses $1,897,995 · grants $970,815
- HOUSING AND HOUSING REHABILITATION:PROJECT NOW PROVIDES HOUSING SERVICES INCLUDING HOME REHABILITATION (SINGLE FAMILY REHAB AND HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS) TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS OF ROCK ISLAND, MERCER AND HENRY COUNTIES. FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IHDA); 0 HOMES WERE COMPLETED DURING 2024-2025. PROJECT NOW ALSO HAS 97 AFFORDABLE RENTAL PROPERTIES 11 OF THEM ARE COMMERCIAL.Expenses $1,696,564 · grants $749,689 · revenue $763,203
- COMMUNITY SERVICE:PROVIDES APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, ADVOCACY AND INFORMATION & REFERRAL TO RESIDENTS OF ROCK ISLAND, HENRY AND MERCER COUNTIES. CUSTOMERS ARE HELPED TO MANAGE THEIR BASIC NEEDS WHILE THEY MOVE TOWARDS INCREASED SELF-SUFFICIENCY. RENT & DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE TO 186 HOUSEHOLDS. COORDINATED ENTRY HELPED 521 FAMILIES WITH HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT. FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GRANTS.Expenses $1,684,604 · grants $13,690
- PUBLIC TRANSIT: PROJECT NOW IS THE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR RIM RURAL PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVING RURAL ROCK ISLAND AND ALL OF MERCER COUNTIES. OVER 500 PASSENGERS RECEIVED 13,758 RIDES THIS YEAR.Expenses $746,443
- FOOD PROGRAMS:DESIGNED TO FEED LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $123,738
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2654175
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,243,231
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,491,004
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $17,491,004 | $17,425,706 | $4,243,231 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $15,350,104 | $15,883,592 | $4,209,565 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $18,707,227 | $18,716,496 | $3,994,137 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $16,666,032 | $16,683,121 | $3,492,992 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 36-2654175).
Questions about PROJECT NOW INC
- What is the EIN of PROJECT NOW INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT NOW INC is 36-2654175.
- Is PROJECT NOW INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to PROJECT NOW INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT NOW 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 PROJECT NOW INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROJECT NOW INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROJECT NOW INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DWIGHT L FORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT NOW INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,876 (DWIGHT L FORD, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does PROJECT NOW INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,491,004, expenses of $17,425,706 and total assets of $4,243,231 at year end.
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