Nonprofit · EIN 88-1629251
PROJECT PURPOSE
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $124,300 | $124,300 | $0 | $6,145 | – | $6,145 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $153,147 | $153,147 | $0 | $0 | – | $0 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $153,147 | $153,147 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $123,450 | $70,653 | $52,797 | $0 | – | $52,797 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $124,300
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $65,084
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $65,084
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,800
- Other expenses
- $55,416
- Program services (functional)
- $55,416
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,145
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,145
- Gross receipts
- $124,300
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Grays | Executive Director | 60 | $32,542 |
| William Harrison | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $32,542 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Grays | Executive Director | 60 | $42,000 |
| William Harrison | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $38,000 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Grays | Executive Director | 60 | $42,000 |
| William Harrison | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $38,000 |
| Charles Anthony | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Harrison | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $33,000 |
| Preston Grays | Executive Director | 40 | $33,000 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1901 C ST SE APT 140, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-2666
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1901 C St SE apt 140, Washington DC DC 20003
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Preston Grays, 3104 Irma Ct, Suitland MD 20746
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Preston Grays, Executive Director
- Website
- projectpurposedc.org
Mission
Through the power of multimedia storytelling including podcasting music production and poetry we amplify the voices and experiences of DC residents east of the river. Our mission is to uncover the root causes of community challenges address trauma and celebrate resilience. By sharing these stories we strive to foster healing connection and empowerment within our community. We provide free programming to all residents especially those who live in underserved communities and for families who are close to or below the poverty line.
Program accomplishments
- Continued excellence and expansion within ONSE Pathways program allowed Project Purpose to now serve families who have experienced trauma. Through art and healing groups we can now reach more people that attend sessions. Our multimedia program has successfully transitioned into a summer arts program at Sousa Middle School called "healing heART" a partnership initiated by the principal after witnessing the programs impact during our first year in the building. Additionally this program has expanded to multiple other locations across Washington DC. Our Trauma Response Program has added a licensed therapy component that allows residents without easy healthcare access. Additionally weve signed 3 new partnerships that allow us to enter schools hospitals and area recreation centers to offer free programming to DC residents.Expenses $55,416 · grants $55,416
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
- 88-1629251
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,145
- Income (IRS master file)
- $124,300
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $124,300 | $124,300 | $6,145 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $153,147 | $153,147 | $0 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $153,147 | $153,147 | $0 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $123,450 | $70,653 | $0 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Preston Grays | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-1629251).
Questions about PROJECT PURPOSE
- What is the EIN of PROJECT PURPOSE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT PURPOSE is 88-1629251.
- Is PROJECT PURPOSE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to PROJECT PURPOSE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT PURPOSE 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 PURPOSE 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 PURPOSE 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 PURPOSE?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Preston Grays.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT PURPOSE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,542 (Preston Grays, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does PROJECT PURPOSE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $124,300, expenses of $124,300 and total assets of $6,145 at year end.
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