PROJECT GO INC

Financials

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

801 VERNON ST, ROSEVILLE, CA 95678-3149

Signed the 990

Lynda Timbers, Executive Director

Phone

(916) 782-3443

Website

WWW.PROJECTGOINC.ORG

Return prepared by

MUN CPAs LLP

Mission

Project GO, Inc. is a 501(C) (3) Community Action Agency that advocates for, and enhances the quality of life for low to moderate income and at-risk families and seniors.To accomplish this, we:Develop, build and manage affordable housingImprove home energy conservationProvide emergency energy assistanceEmpower people at risk and in poverty to become self-sufficient

Program accomplishments

• Improve Home Energy Conservation:PGI Weatherization Services play a critical role in helping our low-income clients to reduce their energy burden. The staff of our Energy Program work year-round to insulate attics and doors, replace old windows, heaters, water heaters refrigerators and other appliances, and install other conservation measures to ensure that homes stay energy efficient and energy affordable. The installation of these measures had multiple impacts, including the reduction of heating/cooling costs, a safer and more comfortable living environment, and a reduction in the natural resources wasted. PGI staff have estimated that we have installed energy saving measures on the residences of over 50,000 low-income residents of Placer and Nevada county since our inception.In addition to installing Attic and Floor Insulation and Venting, our Weatherization Crews install: Door Weatherstripping, New Doors, New Windows, Caulking, Low-flow Water Devices, Energy Efficient Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Mechanical Ventilation, Storm Windows, and we have replaced defective , obsolete, inefficient, dangerous appliances. In the past thirteen years, our Weatherization Crews have repaired, replaced and recycled (environmentally correct disposal) over: 1,401 Refrigerators, over 1,203 Combustion Appliances (HVAC, Water Heaters, etc.),405 Washing Machines and 305 Cook Stoves. These dangerous appliances could potentially create health and safety problems for our clients. Some were discharging harmful carbon monoxide poisoning the residents, which could have led to serious health issues had they not been replaced. The demand for appliance replacement has grown substantially each year as the housing stock that is available for those of less income tends to be very old and obsolete and sometimes dangerous. Provide Emergency Energy Assistance:Through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP/LIHEAP), PGI staff provides assistance with the payment of utility bills (UA) to avoid utility disruption or future disruption. The LIHEAP program also allows PGI to purchase Propane, Firewood, and Oil for clients who heat their homes with those commodities. This program is available to income qualified persons who reside in Placer and Nevada Counties.In 2024, PGI Staff provided UA to over 7,871 low-income individuals, seniors and families, bringing our thirteen-year total to over 48,459 clients assisted. The UA Program helps to defray the high costs associated with heating and cooling residences and to avoid the disruption of heating/cooling service in the most critical times of the seasons. UA benefits range from $453. - $846. depending on the size and income level of the household. A maximum benefit (including a supplement) can be as high as $1,000. It is to be noted that 76% of the clientele that we served in 2024 were identified as vulnerable populations (i.e., elderly, handicapped, children under age 5). This shows that our funding is going where it truly matters!Through the Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), PGI Staff provided payment assistance to 1,413 low-income clients in Placer, Nevada, Sierra and Plumas counties, which gave us the opportunity to introduce ourselves to the various Water Providers in these counties. The LIHWAP program was difficult to administer due to some of the federal program requirements, but PGI staff did our best to get the word out, collaborate with the water agencies, and provide assistance as we could. The program was initially limited to delinquent balances only, which is problematic in our counties because of the policy to transfer past due water/sewer balances to tax bills on a quarterly basis. After much lobbying of CSD, beginning in January 2023, we were able to convince those Powers That Be to adopt a federal policy that allowed us to pay current bills, which opened the doors for those who needed some help, but did not have delinquencies to pay. There are many more barriers to successful operation of this program, such as a horrendous paperwork process required for serving clients with water/sewer included in their rent, and the prohibition for serving clients with well-water, so the program was difficult to administer due to these issues in our areas. The LIHWAP program was extended through March 2024.
  Expenses $3,634,866
• Empower People at Risk and in Poverty to Become Self-Sufficient:PGI was designated as the Placer County Community Action Agency (CAA) in 2013, which provided a guaranteed allocation of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding. The Placer County CAA was previously under the Placer County Health and Human Services Dept. for over 30 years, but the County relinquished their designation, giving PGI the opportunity to submit a proposal. The intent of the CSBG program is to help the extremely low-income population to reach self-sufficiency. Previously, Placer County passed-through a portion of the CSBG funding to the Non-Profit network in Placer County, and those agencies provided the services directly. PGI agreed to continue utilizing that pass-through process for the first few years of the transition, and it has worked very well, so we have continued in that vein ever since, utilizing a Request for Proposal process.The allocation of CSBG funding, and the designation as the CAA, comes with a lot of responsibilities for making determinations as to the needs of the low-income residents of Placer County. PGI is required to conduct a public Needs Assessment every two years, for which we request input and feedback from the residents of Placer County. Once the Needs Assessment is completed, PGI is required to develop a Community Action Plan (CAP), which becomes the roadmap to direct the distribution of the CSBG funding in the provision of services to satisfy those needs. The last Needs Assessment and CAP were completed in 2023, and the top needs included (not in any order): Lack of Affordable Housing, Lack of Affordable/Accessible Transportation, Food Insecurity, Homeless Assistance, Senior Services, Children and Family Services, Jobs and Job Training, Access to Services in Remote Areas, and Services for the Mentally Ill. Once the CNA has been completed and circulated, PGI solicits proposals from the Non-Profit Community to provide services that are in sync with the Needs Assessment. In 2024-25 PGI funded the following Non-Profit Organizations:Child Advocates of Placer County Youth & Family Mentor Program (Prosper Placer Program)Sierra Community House Domestic Violence Service/Food Bank/Counseling CenterVolunteers of America Second Chance Homeless Prevention Services (Roseville Home Start)Auburn Interfaith Food Closet Senior Meal Delivery in Outlying Areas of Placer CountySierra Senior Services Senior Meal Delivery & Health & Safety Checks in Tahoe AreaCombining PGI programs and the programs offered by our Non-Profit partners, supportive services were provided to over 13,809 low-income individuals; over 36,804 meals were provided to home-bound seniors; over 491 Seniors, Disabled Individuals, and Families maintained an independent living situation in safe and affordable housing; and over 9,696 volunteer hours were donated.At Project GO, housing is at the heart of everything we do. Whether its paying energy or water bills, improving energy efficiency, or providing roofs over heads, our programs are rooted in the belief that secure housing is foundational to a persons well-being.None of our success would be possible without the power of collaboration. Our progress is fueled by a strong network our dedicated Board of Directors, our passionate and resilient staff, and our invaluable community partners. The phrase It takes a village is not just a saying for us its a reflection of how we work.As we look towards 2025 and beyond, we remain committed, energized, and ready for the next chapter. Together, we will continue to make a lasting impact.
  Expenses $450,890 · grants $170,931
• Develop, Build and Manage Affordable HousingProject GO, Inc. (PGI) began our foray into the affordable housing development realm in 1990, and we fulfilled the Managing General Partner (MGP) role in the development of over a dozen apartment communities, comprised of over 1,100 apartment units between 1990-2005. Ultimately, we sold our MGP holdings in all but five of the apartment communities, which we now solely own, manage, and operate, housing approximately 550 low-income seniors and families.PGIs Housing Mission to provide affordable housing and more than a roof services, continues to be the guidepost for our efforts and we are pleased that our achievements have reached beyond our goals. In 2024, we continued to fund our Resident Services Coordinator (RSC) position. Our RSC assisted our tenants with accessing fresh produce and food from the Placer and Eldorado County Food Banks each and every month. She also participated as the liaison between the Health Education Council and our tenants for distribution of restaurant prepared meals. This initiative assisted our residents to assure that they received proper nutritious meals.Our RSC also coordinated the distribution of over 200 home delivered meals during the holiday season to assure that each of our Senior residents received a nutritious holiday meal.Our RSC worked to expand the opportunity for our residents to grow fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as to participate with other residents as they work in the garden boxes that have been made possible through collaboration with a variety of other non-profit organizations over the years.Utilizing CSBG funding and other resources, our RSC distributed funds to our families and senior tenants to assist them with delinquent rent. The PGI Resident Services Coordinator also collaborated with local private and public agencies to assist homeless individuals and families to obtain and sustain housing with intensive case management services, rental assistance, referrals to counseling, physical and mental health care, substance abuse prevention, child care, and money management training to assure a successful transition for our mutual low-income clients.In addition, our RSC worked with tenants to find resources and services to assist them in their daily lives, such as: Applying for SSI, Cal-Fresh, Cal-Works, Social Security, Medi-Care & Medi-Cal; Working with local Churches and other non-profit organizations to avoid tenant evictions due to delinquent rent and utilities; Working with other non-profit organizations to shelter homeless individuals and procuring subsidies to assist with security deposits and monthly rent; And any other programs and/or services that were needed by our residents.We estimate that we have successfully housed over 14,479 individuals since 1998 in the apartment communities that we own, and we completed 2024 with an average occupancy of 95.57% due to the hard work and efforts of our Housing Program Staff, and paying tribute to the value that PGI properties have in our community.We remain committed to creating and maintaining decent, affordable housing for families, individuals and seniors, which will in turn help to create safe, sustainable communities where our Children can learn and grow, our Elder Population can continue to thrive, our Homeless have another chance in life, our Unemployed can find work, and our Veterans can rejoin the society they fought to uphold More Than a Roof.
  Expenses $323,039 · revenue $764,085

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.

IRS record

EIN

94-2540268

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

1979

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Housing and shelter (L800)

Assets (IRS master file)

$7,063,183

Income (IRS master file)

$5,085,268

Filing history

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about PROJECT GO INC

What is the EIN of PROJECT GO INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT GO INC is 94-2540268.

Is PROJECT GO INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.

Are donations to PROJECT GO INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does PROJECT GO 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 GO INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did PROJECT GO INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.

Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT GO INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $252,595 (Lynda Timbers, Executive Dir.).

How much revenue does PROJECT GO INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,085,268, expenses of $4,550,652 and total assets of $7,063,183 at year end.

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