Program areas at Project Understanding
Pantry - the food pantry is structured to help people in need make it through tough times by assisting with food.
First step - serves as the point of entry where case managers help identify barriers and help overcome problems faced. By analyzing each unique situation we help them achieve their highest level of self-support.
H2h - homeless 2 home focuses on building relationships and supporting chronically homeless individuals who have tried traditional means of acquiring housing, yet remain homeless. This includes assessment of their health, financial options, personal goals and support system.
Who funds Project Understanding
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) | 2023-09 | To Provide Sponsorship for the 2nd Annual Gold Classic Tournament, To Support the Homeless2home Program, To Support Programs for At-Risk Youth in Ventura County, To Support Programs for the Homeless and Battered Women, To Support Tutoring Centers at Project Understanding, and To Provide Support To Project Understanding To Carry Out Its Role and Mission As Described By Its Bylaws. | $80,524 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | 2023-03 | General Support | $50,000 |
| Food Share | 2021-06 | Covid Response Grants | $8,863 |
| ...and 2 more grants received |
Personnel at Project Understanding
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Brandy Beesley | Executive Director | $138,828 | 2023-12-04 |
| Lisa Robinson | Board Vice President | $0 | 2021-05-03 |
| Debi Rodriguez | Board President | $0 | 2021-05-03 |
| Lisa Marquez | Treasurer / Board Member | $0 | 2021-05-03 |
| Paul Hardy | Treasurer | $0 | 2021-05-03 |
| ...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for Project Understanding
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $213,827 | $336,985 | -36.5% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $-2,255 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $25,768 | $38,756 | -33.5% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $239,595 | $373,486 | -35.8% |
Organizations like Project Understanding
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Grace Resources Center | 501(c)(3) | Lancaster, CA | $974,282 |
| Fletcher Place Community Center | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $871,759 |
| St Margarets House | 501(c)(3) | South Bend, IN | $1,192,983 |
| Broadway Community | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $868,268 |
| Central Avenue Center of Hope | 501(c)(3) | Kansas City, KS | $111,517 |
| The Urban Outreach Center of New York City | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $426,519 |
| Tracy Community Connections Center | 501(c)(3) | Tracy, CA | $1,008,152 |
| Open Table of Nashville | 501(c)(3) | Nashville, TN | $698,457 |
| Better Lives Rhode Island | 501(c)(3) | Providence, RI | $669,093 |
| Lantern Light | 501(c)(3) | New Orleans, LA | $211,657 |
Data update history
February 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
February 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 21, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesHomelessnessHunger
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2734 Johnson Dr Ste E
- Ventura, CA 93003
- Metro area
- Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
- County
- Ventura County, CA
- Website URL
- projectunderstanding.org/Â
- Phone
- (805) 652-1326
- Facebook page
- ProjectUnderstandingÂ
- Twitter profile
- @project_805Â
IRS details
- EIN
- 95-3246871
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1977
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- P85: Homeless Persons Centers and Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 624190: Individual and Family Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- 021483
- FTB Entity ID
- 0820927
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-11-20
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