Nonprofit · EIN 39-1670497
PROJECT ACCESS INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,875,819 | $9,784,216 | $91,603 | $6,838,553 | $1,209,940 | $5,628,613 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,311,930 | $10,248,983 | $62,947 | $6,511,899 | $1,164,835 | $5,347,064 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,324,831 | $10,006,870 | $317,961 | $6,483,726 | $1,473,429 | $5,010,297 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $9,496,655
- Investment income
- $349,421
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $161,844
- Other revenue
- $29,743
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $426,373
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,280,373
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,707,553
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $138,425
- Occupancy
- $118,427
- Travel
- $311,213
- Depreciation
- $7,123
- Program services (functional)
- $8,463,860
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,320,356
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,511,899
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,838,553
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,209,940
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,628,613
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $189,137
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,751,350
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,628,613
- Gross receipts
- $11,231,745
- Employees
- 85
- Volunteers
- 87
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangchang Zhong | President/CEO Officer, Highest-paid employee | 50 | $370,828 | $55,544 |
| Carrie McAuliffe | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $218,738 | $12,459 |
| Christy Hintz | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,433 | $10,811 |
| Vicki Provencher | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,313 | $26,146 |
| Megan Wertz | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,993 | $25,415 |
| Curt Arneson | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,652 | $10,344 |
| Mingtao Jiang PhD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Radomski | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Coenen PhD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Sperry | VP/ Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Elmer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangchang Zhong | President/CEO Officer, Highest-paid employee | 50 | $366,324 | $70,849 |
| Carrie McAuliffe | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,082 | $18,457 |
| Christy Hintz | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,651 | $33,683 |
| Vicki Provencher | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,472 | $33,136 |
| Megan Wertz | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,641 | $31,071 |
| Curt Arneson | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,965 | $16,192 |
| Mingtao Jiang PhD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Radomski | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Coenen PhD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Sperry | VP/ Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Elmer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangchang Zhong | President/CEO Officer, Highest-paid employee | 50 | $357,172 | $80,862 |
| Vicki Provencher | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,846 | $31,926 |
| Carrie McAuliffe | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,069 | $16,200 |
| Christy Hintz | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,144 | $31,038 |
| Sydney Jacobs | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,141 | $28,723 |
| Curt Arneson | Highly Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,481 | $14,921 |
| Mingtao Jiang PhD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Radomski | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Coenen PhD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Sperry | VP/ Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Elmer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 823 SOUTH 60TH STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI 53214-3372
- In care of
- % GUANGCHANG ZHONG
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Paul Radomski, 823 S 60th St, Milwaukee, WI 53214
- Signed the 990
- Paul Radomski, Board President
- Phone
- (414) 456-1155
- Website
- www.projectaccessinc.org
- Return prepared by
- O'Leary & Anick
Mission
To provide treatment to people with mental health needs.
Program accomplishments
- Community Support Program- This program is certified by the State of Wisconsin and partners with the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division to provide intensive treatment and recovery services for adults living in the community.Expenses $4,341,048 · revenue $4,544,835
- Comprehensive Community Service Other - CCS is a recovery-focused, integrated behavioral health progrm for adults with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders and children with severe emotional disturbance. CCS is a community-based program in which the majority of services are provided in clients homes and communities. It provides a coordinated and comprehensive array of recovery services, treatment, and psychosocial rehabilitation services that assist individuals to utilize professional, community, and natural supports to address their needs.Expenses $4,122,812 · revenue $4,951,820
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1670497
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,838,553
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,231,745
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $9,875,819 | $9,784,216 | $6,838,553 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $10,311,930 | $10,248,983 | $6,511,899 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $10,324,831 | $10,006,870 | $6,483,726 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,043,333 | $8,606,317 | $5,924,922 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 39-1670497).
Questions about PROJECT ACCESS INC
- What is the EIN of PROJECT ACCESS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT ACCESS INC is 39-1670497.
- Is PROJECT ACCESS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to PROJECT ACCESS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT ACCESS 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 ACCESS INC 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 PROJECT ACCESS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROJECT ACCESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Paul Radomski.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT ACCESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $370,828 (Guangchang Zhong, President/CEO).
- How much revenue does PROJECT ACCESS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,875,819, expenses of $9,784,216 and total assets of $6,838,553 at year end.
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