Nonprofit · EIN 65-1166066
SHADOW PROJECT
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97232
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,121,512 | $855,084 | $266,428 | $892,676 | $26,432 | $866,244 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $773,240 | $628,229 | $145,011 | $622,596 | $22,780 | $599,816 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,088,215
- of which government grants
- $203,998
- Program service revenue
- $30,000
- Investment income
- $1,505
- Other revenue
- $1,792
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $94,797
- Other salaries and wages
- $396,081
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $574,817
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,270
- Occupancy
- $10,638
- Travel
- $6,859
- Depreciation
- $4,332
- Program services (functional)
- $633,987
- Management and general (functional)
- $69,429
- Fundraising (functional)
- $151,668
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $622,596
- Total assets, end of year
- $892,676
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,432
- Net assets, end of year
- $866,244
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,217
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $458,328
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $407,916
- Gross receipts
- $1,121,512
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 62
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON JUENEMANN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $95,736 |
| DEDEE WILNER-NUGENT | PRESIDENT (THROUGH 5/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AUSTIN ERIKSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KUHN-WILKEN | SECRETARY (THROUGH 5/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY HAUSMAN | CO-CHAIR (STARTING 6/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAN COOK | CO-CHAIR (STARTING 6/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BETH GANDARA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANAE HAYMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RANDY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RIKKI DREWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM STENSON | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 5/2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON JUENEMANN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $92,481 |
| DEDEE WILNER-NUGENT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AUSTIN ERIKSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KUHN-WILKEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BETH GANDARA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM STENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LESLIE WALDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY HAUSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AARON BARLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANAE HAYMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY THAYER HAUSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RIKKI DREWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBORAH DOGBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CLAIRE BLAYLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2154 NE BROADWAY ST STE 130, PORTLAND, OR 97232-1561
- In care of
- % CHRISTY SCATTARELLA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHARON JUENEMANN, 2154 NE BROADWAY 130, PORTLAND, OR 97232
- Signed the 990
- SHARON JUENEMANN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (971) 373-3457
- Website
- WWW.SHADOW-PROJECT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCDONALD JACOBS PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE SHADOW PROJECT IS TO MAKE SCHOOL MORE ACCESSIBLE AND ENGAGING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SINCE 2003, THE SHADOW PROJECT HAS SUPPORTED OVER 20,000 STUDENTS IMPACTED BY AUTISM, ADHD, (CONTINUED ON SCH O) DYSLEXIA AND OTHER LEARNING CHALLENGES TO IMPROVE THEIR READING SKILLS, BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND SHATTER MYTHS ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE CAPABLE OF. STUDENTS IN THE SHADOW PROJECT HAVE GONE ON TO BECOME CLASSROOM LEADERS, READING CHAMPIONS, AND THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL.
Program accomplishments
- THE SHADOW PROJECT EXISTS TO MAKE LEARNING MORE ACCESSIBLE AND ENGAGING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE WORK WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALISTS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS TO STRENGTHEN SKILLS, FOSTER AUTONOMY, AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A POSITIVE SELF-IDENTITY FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING, ATTENTION, OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, ESPECIALLY DYSLEXIA, ADHD, AUTISM AND TRAUMA. SINCE 2003, WE HAVE HELPED MORE THAN 20,000 CAPABLE STUDENTS DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR SCHOOL AND LIFE SUCCESS, INCLUDING GOAL-SETTING, PERSEVERANCE, AND EMOTIONAL AWARENESS. WE SERVE STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE COMMUNITIES WHO FACE MULTIPLE COMPLEX BARRIERS TO SUCCESS, INCLUDING RACISM AND ABLEISM. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)WE ENVISION AN EDUCATION SYSTEM THAT NORMALIZES AND CELEBRATES LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND SUPPORTS EVERY STUDENT TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL. OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED TOOLS AND STRATEGIES TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS WITH LEARNING CHALLENGES. WE SUPPORT EDUCATORS IN INTEGRATING THESE RESOURCES INTO THEIR CURRICULA AND BUILDING THEIR SKILL SETS FOR PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED, NEUROINCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:WITH OREGON SCHOOLS STRUGGLING TO HELP STUDENTS RECOVER FROM DISRUPTED LEARNING DURING COVID, SHADOW PROJECT PROGRAMS HELPED 2,720 STUDENTS AT 69 SCHOOLS TO JOYFULLY TAKE OWNERSHIP OVER THEIR LEARNING. SHADOW PROJECT MENTORS PROVIDED 373 HOURS OF SUPPORT TO STUDENTS READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL, FUELING THEIR CONFIDENCE AND ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOL. STUDENTS RECEIVED OVER 430 HOURS OF SENSORY AND BODY AWARENESS SUPPORT TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR REGULATION NEEDS. SHADOW PROJECT STAFF TRAINED 157 EDUCATORS IN TRAUMA-INFORMED, NEUROINCLUSIVE STRATEGIES TO INTEGRATE SENSORY AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT INTO SCHOOL ROUTINES. STUDENTS RECEIVED OVER 25,400 BOOKS, SENSORY TOOLS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. TEACHERS USING OUR PROGRAMS REPORT THE IMPACT OF THESE SUPPORTS: 70% OF STUDENTS INCREASED SELF-MOTIVATION; 65% OF STUDENTS IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS IN MANAGING EMOTIONS; 60% OF STUDENTS SHOWED GREATER ENTHUSIASM FOR READING.Expenses $633,987 · revenue $30,000
- GOAL SETTING (2,410 STUDENTS IN 58 SCHOOLS):STUDENTS EARN EDUCATIONAL REINFORCERS (BOOKS, SENSORY TOOLS, SCHOOL/ART/WRITING SUPPLIES) TO CELEBRATE PROGRESS MADE TOWARD ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL GOALS THEY SET FOR THEMSELVES, SUCH AS READING FOR 15 MINUTES A DAY, TURNING IN HOMEWORK, OR IMPROVING ATTENDANCE. THIS TEACHES SELF-SUFFICIENCY, CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, AND PERSEVERANCE, AND LEADS TO GREATER SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC CONFIDENCE.
- READING MENTORS (94 STUDENTS IN 8 SCHOOLS):HELPS IMPROVE THE READING SKILLS OF STUDENTS READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL BY PAIRING THEM WITH A CARING ADULT MENTOR WHO COACHES THEM IN THE USE OF A SPECIALIZED ASSISTIVE READING TECHNOLOGY. STUDENTS CAN SEE AND HEAR WORDS AS THEY READ, HELPING THEM BUILD VOCABULARY, COMPREHENSION, AND KNOWLEDGE. MENTORS PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT WHEN A STUDENT STUMBLES AND TEACH THEM THAT IT'S OKAY TO ASK FOR HELP.
- SUPERSENSORY SPACES (129 STUDENTS IN 7 SCHOOLS):DESIGNATED BREAKOUT ROOMS THAT HELP CHILDREN WITH LEARNING, ATTENTION, OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES DEVELOP SKILLS TO MANAGE THEIR EMOTIONS SO THEY CAN REMAIN CONNECTED TO THEIR CLASSROOMS, ADVOCATE FOR THEIR NEEDS, AND FEEL INCLUDED AT SCHOOL, AS THEY MOVE TOWARDS MEETING IMPORTANT BENCHMARKS. THE ROOMS HELP STUDENTS REBUILD THEIR SENSE OF SAFETY AND EXERCISE THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL MUSCLES.
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
- 65-1166066
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $892,676
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,121,512
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,121,512 | $855,084 | $892,676 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $773,240 | $628,229 | $622,596 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $569,359 | $606,095 | $485,498 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $599,212 | $473,693 | $504,987 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 65-1166066).
Questions about SHADOW PROJECT
- What is the EIN of SHADOW PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHADOW PROJECT is 65-1166066.
- Is SHADOW PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to SHADOW PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHADOW 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 SHADOW PROJECT 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 SHADOW PROJECT 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 SHADOW PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHARON JUENEMANN.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHADOW PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,736 (SHARON JUENEMANN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SHADOW PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,121,512, expenses of $855,084 and total assets of $892,676 at year end.
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