Project Athena Foundation
- Assets
- $31.3k
- Revenue
- $161.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Cardiff, CA
- Founding
- 10/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 06-1818480
Organization Overview
Project Athena Foundation is located in Cardiff, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Athena Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Project Athena Foundation generated $161.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $186.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP SURVIVORS OF MEDICAL OR OTHER TRAUMATIC CHALLENGES REACH NEW ATHLETIC GOALS AND ACHIEVE THEIR ADVENTUROUS DREAMS. WE PROVIDE TRAVEL EXPENSES, COACHING, EQUIPMENT, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND INSPIRATION NEEDED TO HELP THESE STRONG, AMAZING WOMEN AND MEN MAKE THAT LIFE-AFFIRMING TRANSITION FROM SURVIVOR TO ATHLETE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, THE PROJECT ATHENA FOUNDATION TOOK 7 ATHENAS ON THE HARBOR TO HARBOR TREK, 7 ATHENAS TO COMPLETE THE FLORIDA KEYS MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE, 1 ATHENA HIKED THE GRAND CANYON, AND 4 ATHENAS HIKED THE ZION NATIONAL PARK TRAVERSE ADVENTURE WITH A TEAM OF FUNDRAISING GODS/GODDESSES ALONGSIDE THEM EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. EACH ATHENA RECEIVED 4 TO 5 MONTHS OF COACHING, SPECIFIC CLOTHING, GEAR AND EQUIPMENT FOR THEIR ADVENTURE, PLUS AIRFARE, HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, FOOD, AND OUR TEAM OF TRAIL ANGELS TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN CROSSING THE FINISH LINE AS A TEAM!
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melissa Merrill Simpson Secretary | Officer | 12 | $12,005 |
Kris Verdeck CFO | Officer | 8 | $9,331 |
Louise Cooper Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $1,935 |
Robyn Benincasa CEO | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jeffrey Akens Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Ron Benincasa Executive Dir. | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $62,648 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $62,648 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $98,989 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $161,637 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,271 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $25,252 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,560 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,930 |
| Office expenses | $9,058 |
| Information technology | $2,821 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $912 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,649 |
| All other expenses | $2,519 |
| Total functional expenses | $186,209 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $49 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $31,202 |
| Total assets | $31,251 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $16,991 |
| Total liabilities | $16,991 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $14,260 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $31,251 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Project Athena Foundation has recieved totaling $27,218.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Frontstream Global Fund Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: Use by the organization's general fund | $26,718 |
Koches Family Foundation Inc Naples, FL PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dr Miriam And Sheldon G Adelson Las Vegas, NV | $37,664,470 | $5,516,038 |
Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation San Francisco, CA | $1,592,283,787 | $39,921,005 |
Alfred C Munger Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $17,737,694 | $91,163,030 |
Hellman Foundation San Francisco, CA | $693,471,633 | $133,789,010 |
The Eric And Wendy Schmidt Fund For Strategic Innovation Palo Alto, CA | $1,715,568,763 | $412,161,407 |
Omidyar Network Fund Inc Redwood City, CA | $490,038,780 | $21,031,743 |
Sobrato Family Foundation Mountain View, CA | $811,956,453 | $266,068,436 |
Moore Family Foundation Incline Village, NV | $173,909 | $5,659,701 |
Benificus Foundation San Carlos, CA | $13,481,294 | $1,960,393 |
H&h Evergreen Foundation Menlo Park, CA | $393,647,714 | $39,435,652 |
The Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA | $108,278,429 | $83,158,939 |
Stupski Foundation San Francisco, CA | $0 | $134,835,311 |