Nonprofit · EIN 93-4090674
PROTEGE PROJECT NFP
Tax-exempt · FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $803,712 | $804,231 | -$519 | $133,567 | $115,519 | $18,048 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $0 | $26,526 | -$26,526 | $5,935 | $2,950 | $2,985 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $0 | $5,820 | -$5,820 | $6,820 | $5,820 | $1,000 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $803,712
- of which government grants
- $803,712
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $367,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $254,688
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $274,988
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,860
- Occupancy
- $35,961
- Travel
- $9,386
- Program services (functional)
- $750,260
- Management and general (functional)
- $49,092
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,879
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,935
- Total assets, end of year
- $133,567
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $115,519
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,048
- Gross unrelated business income
- $5
- Gross receipts
- $803,712
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2023
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tori Dorsey | Operations Manager Trustee or director | 20 | $42,185 |
| Kewana Reese | Founder and ED Officer, Highest-paid employee | 30 | $33,675 |
| Robert White | Community Engagement Coordinator Former | – | $5,112 |
| Theus Griffin | Community Engagement Manager Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Kim Kerr | Program Manager Former | – | $0 |
| Ira Watkins | Board Chairman | – | $0 |
| Katrina Dorsey | Board Member | – | $0 |
| Carlet Auguste | Board Member | – | $0 |
| Natalie Willis | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Brian Townsend | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTORA DORSEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| EUGENE HORTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KEWANA REESE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BRIAN TOWNSEND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| AUTORA DORSEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| NATALIE WILLIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KEWANA L REESE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BRIAN TOWNSEND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTORA DORSEY | CHAIRMAN Officer | 20 | $0 |
| NATALIE WILLIS | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KEWANA REESE | SECRETARY Officer | 20 | $0 |
| BRIAN TOWNSEND | MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| AUTORA DORSEY | CHAIRMAN Officer | 20 | $0 |
| NATALIE WILLIS | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KEWANA L REESE | SECRETARY Officer | 20 | $0 |
| BRIAN TOWNSEND | MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 19710 GOVERNORS HWY STE 12, FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422-2081
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Kewana Reese, 14356 Shepard Dr, Dolton, IL 60419
- Signed the 990
- Kewana Reese, CEO
- Phone
- (708) 991-7458
- Return prepared by
- Tamer Inc
Mission
EMPOWERING YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS, CREATING A BETTER FUTURE AND BRIDGE THE WEALTH GAP FOR MINORITIES
Program accomplishments
- Through the Illinois Youth Investment Program IYIP, The Protege Project NFP provided workforce development and employment readiness services to youth and young adults. The program focused on preparing participants for sustainable employment through job readiness training, financial literacy, and hands on work experience. Our participants completed structured training that included resume building, interview preparation, workplace communication, and professionalism. In addition, youth were placed in subsidized work experiences with local partners. Number of individuals served were approximately 60 youth and young adults, ages 16 to 24. Services provided were job readiness training, financial literacy education, subsidized employment placements, and career coaching. Outcomes were 90 percent completed job readiness training, 75 percent successfully obtained employment or internship placements, 65 percent retained employment beyond the program period. The program increased participant economic stability and provided pathways to long term career opportunities.Expenses $769,920
- Expenses $33,792
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
- 93-4090674
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O53)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $133,567
- Income (IRS master file)
- $803,712
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $803,712 | $804,231 | $133,567 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $0 | $26,526 | $5,935 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $0 | $5,820 | $6,820 | XML |
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 93-4090674).
Questions about PROTEGE PROJECT NFP
- What is the EIN of PROTEGE PROJECT NFP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROTEGE PROJECT NFP is 93-4090674.
- Is PROTEGE PROJECT NFP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to PROTEGE PROJECT NFP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROTEGE PROJECT NFP 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 PROTEGE PROJECT NFP 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 PROTEGE PROJECT NFP 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 PROTEGE PROJECT NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Kewana Reese.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROTEGE PROJECT NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,185 (Tori Dorsey, Operations Manager).
- How much revenue does PROTEGE PROJECT NFP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $803,712, expenses of $804,231 and total assets of $133,567 at year end.
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