Project Lift Inc
- Assets
- $4.6m
- Revenue
- $5.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 106
- Location
- Palm City, FL
- Founding
- 05/2011
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 27-3949112
Organization Overview
Project Lift Inc is located in Palm City, FL. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Project Lift Inc employed 106 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Lift Inc 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 06/2022, Project Lift Inc generated $5.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 46.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 44.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF AT-RISK TEENS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, MENTORING AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR PROGRAMMING FEATURES SKILLED INSTRUCTORS IN AUTO REPAIR, WELDING, SCREEN PRINTING, GRAPHIC ARTS, CARPENTRY, CONSTRUCTION, SOLAR INSTALLATION, AND HVAC. OUR HIGH-QUALITY VOCATIONAL TRAINING ON INDUSTRY STANDARD EQUIPMENT HAS ATTRACTED LOCAL EMPLOYERS WHO VOLUNTEER TO TRAIN THE TEENS AND SEEK OUT PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, ALLOWING FOR JOB PLACEMENT AND A VIABLE PATH TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. LICENSED THERAPISTS PROVIDE BEST PRACTICE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY ALONGSIDE SKILLED TRADE INSTRUCTION, A TREATMENT STRATEGY THAT HAS PROVEN MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE WITH MANY ADOLECENTS THAN STANDARD COUNSELING, AND ONE THAT RESULTS IN HOPEFUL, SOBER, EMPLOYABLE AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. THE PATHWAY ACADEMY OF INNOVATION IS AN ON-SITE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM FOR TEENS WHO HAVE BEEN EXPELLED OR DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES AN ONLINE CURRICULUM, AND A TEACHER OFFERS PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE. ATTENDEES RECEIVE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING TO ADDRESS ISSUES THAT ARE IMPACTING THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO HAVE THE OPTION OF ENGAGING IN VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING WHILE ON SITE. THE STRONG FAMILIES PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES OF TEENS IN OUR PROGRAMMING MOVE TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND BREAK THE CHAINS OF POVERTY. THE 16-WEEK CURRICULUM HELPS FAMILIES IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO FINANCIAL SUCCESS, SET GOALS, AND OBTAIN THE TOOLS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE. NEARLY 70% OF OUR COUNTRY DOES NOT HAVE A COLLEGE DEGREE, AND THE NUMBER CONTINUES TO GROW EACH YEAR. WITH THE GENERAL COST OF COLLEGE TUITION ON THE RISE, A LARGE SKILLS GAP ISSUE, AND A GROWING NEED TO FILL JOBS WITH SKILLED LABOR, OUR COUNTRY IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF INNOVATIVE, DISRUPTIVE CHANGE TO OUR SOCIAL PROGRAMS. PROJECT LIFT SEEKS TO BREAK THE TWO-GENERATIONAL POVERTY CYCLE, ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, AND FOCUS ON FILLING THIS SKILLED TRADE GAP BY OFFERING AT-RISK TEENS PAID WORK OPPORTUNITIES UTILIZING HANDS ON HIGH TOUCH VOCATIONAL TRAINING, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH BUSINESS OWNERS WHO ARE SEEKING TALENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Zaccheo Jr Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $133,692 |
Christopher Jackson Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $86,108 |
Christine Coller Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $80,692 |
Paul Schoppe Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Steven E Kowalski Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Tony Echazabal Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $48,965 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $173,210 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $467,242 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,474,748 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $191,576 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,164,165 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $126,978 |
| Investment income | $4,945 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,854 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,295,911 |
| 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. | $300,492 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,134 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,413,750 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $136,444 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $178,534 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,689 |
| Office expenses | $17,258 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $180,172 |
| Travel | $26,759 |
| 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 | $54,611 |
| Insurance | $100,075 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,092,153 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $290,678 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,059,657 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $907,610 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $34,024 |
| 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 | $110,375 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,172,136 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,827 |
| Total assets | $4,577,307 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $216,465 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $9,340 |
| 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 | $13,041 |
| Total liabilities | $238,846 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,959,084 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,379,377 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,577,307 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Project Lift Inc has recieved totaling $23,700.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wong Family Foundation Palm City, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $11,200 |
Raynier Institute & Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Susuan & Edgardo Abello Char Tr Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $2,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc Boys Ranch, FL | $84,342,372 | $25,037,131 |
Epic-Cure Inc St Augustine, FL | $312,618 | $8,316,447 |
Gulf Coast Childrens Advocacy Panama City, FL | $5,514,072 | $7,744,827 |
Gang Alternative Inc Miami, FL | $2,177,395 | $7,044,505 |
Big Brothers And Big Sisters Of Greater Miami Miami, FL | $13,886,069 | $6,863,222 |
Pga Tour Charities Inc Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | $3,965,513 | $4,568,205 |
Corners Outreach Inc Peachtree Corners, GA | $1,471,202 | $3,739,961 |
Project Lift Inc Palm City, FL | $4,577,307 | $5,295,911 |
Horizons Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,035,876 | $3,541,460 |
National Association Of School Resource Officers Inc Hoover, AL | $2,764,517 | $2,530,653 |
Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation Clearwater, FL | $6,554,423 | $3,026,645 |
Camp Kudzu Inc Atlanta, GA | $2,213,204 | $2,347,555 |