Nonprofit · EIN 46-3220695
PROJECT 541
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $125,835 | $122,612 | $3,223 | $56,344 | – | $56,344 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $123,199 | $109,497 | $13,702 | $53,121 | – | $53,121 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $99,728 | $110,753 | -$11,025 | $39,419 | – | $39,419 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $125,835
Expenses
- Benefits paid to members
- $2,825
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,406
- Occupancy
- $112,980
- Other expenses
- $5,401
- Program services (functional)
- $118,610
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,121
- Total assets, end of year
- $56,344
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $56,344
- Cash, savings and investments
- $56,344
- Gross receipts
- $125,835
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAYLA AUSTIN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $0 |
| KENDALL AUSTIN | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| LAURIE DURHAM | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| HOLLY ONDA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| LYNN LOO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN HERRING | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| BRENDA AUSTIN | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAYLA AUSTIN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $0 |
| KENDALL AUSTIN | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| LAURIE DURHAM | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| HOLLY ONDA | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| LYNN LOO | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| CAROLYN HERRING | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| BRENDA AUSTIN | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAYLA AUSTIN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $0 |
| KENDALL AUSTIN | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| LAURIE DURHAM | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| HOLLY ONDA | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| LYNN LOO | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| CAROLYN HERRING | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| BRENDA AUSTIN | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1061 MEETING PL, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421-8342
- In care of
- % KENDALL AUSTIN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- PO Box 121373, Nashville TN 37212
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Kendall Austin, PO Box 121373, Nashville TN 37212
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BRENDA AUSTIN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (678) 357-5031
- Website
- www.project541.org
- Return prepared by
- MCCLELLAN & ASSOCIATES CPAS LLC
Mission
TO EMPOWER GIRLS AND WOMEN OF LA MOSKITIA HONDURAS, AND TO PROVIDE A SAFE, STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR GIRLS TO GROW AND BE EDUCATED FOCUSING ON LONG TERM SUCCESS AND SUSTAINABLE CHANGE. TO DO ANY OR ALL OF THE THINGS HEREIN ABOVE SET FORTH, AND ALL THINGS USUAL, NECESSARY OR PROPER IN FURTHERANCE OF OR INCIDENTAL TO SAID PURPOSE.
Program accomplishments
- ALL CHILDREN EXCELLED AND ADVANCED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL DUE TO CONCERTED EFFORTS OF TUTORS FUNDED BY THE ORGANIZATION. ONE OF OUR FORMER RESIDENTS COMPLETED HER FIRST YEAR OF POST-GRADUATE TRAINING AS A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT WHILE RAISING HER NEWBORN CHILD.Expenses $118,485
- ONE OF OUR RESIDENTS REQUIRED HEART SURGERY WHICH WAS DONE SUCCESSFULLY THIS YEAR WHICH WAS A LONG-TERM GOAL FOR THE ORGANIZATION AS WE HAVE BEEN MONITORING HER HEART DEFECT SINCE SHE FIRST CAME TO LIVE WITH US. ONE OF OUR FORMER RESIDENTS WAS LIFE-FLIGHTED AT YEAR END TO THE CAPITAL CITY FOR EXTENSIVE MEDICAL CARE FROM MALNUTRITION. HE HAS BEEN REINTEGRATED INTO THE HOUSE.Expenses $125
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3220695
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $56,344
- Income (IRS master file)
- $125,835
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $125,835 | $122,612 | $56,344 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $123,199 | $109,497 | $53,121 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $99,728 | $110,753 | $39,419 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Kendall Austin | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 46-3220695).
Questions about PROJECT 541
- What is the EIN of PROJECT 541?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT 541 is 46-3220695.
- Is PROJECT 541 tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to PROJECT 541 tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT 541 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 541 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 541 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 PROJECT 541?
- The 990-N for 2013 names Kendall Austin.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT 541?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PROJECT 541 have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $125,835, expenses of $122,612 and total assets of $56,344 at year end.
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