Purpose Project Inc is located in Napa, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (V23) the organization is classified as: Behavioral Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Purpose Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PURPOSE PROJECT, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION"), UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, KRISTINE KLUSSMAN PHD, IS DEDICATED TO THE RESEARCH AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ON THE SCIENCE OF LIVING A DEEPLY CONNECTED AND PURPOSEFUL LIFE, AND TRANSLATING THOSE FINDINGS INTO PUBLICATIONS, NEW DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS AND THERAPIES THAT ENHANCE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND THRIVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH STUDIES - SELF-CONNECTIONIN 2023, THE CONNECTION LAB CONTINUED WORK TO UNDERSTAND HOW PEOPLE CONNECT WITH THEMSELVES AND WHAT THE IMPLICATIONS OF SELF-CONNECTION ARE. THIS WAS PERFORMED THROUGH A SERIES OF QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH UTILIZING BOTH DESCRIPTIVE AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES. DATA WAS COLLECTED FROM VARIOUS PARTICIPANTS IN 2023 IN A SERIES OF THE FOLLOWING FIVE PROJECTS:1. A META-ANALYSIS AIMED AT UNDERSTANDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MINDFULNESS AND MEANING.2. A META-ANALYSIS AIMED AT UNDERSTANDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEADER AFFECT AND FOLLOWER AFFECT.3. A STUDY EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF STRESS MINDSET AND VALUES CONGRUENCE ON WELL-BEING.4. THREE STUDIES EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF MEANING SALIENCE ON WELL-BEING DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWNS5. A STUDY EXAMINING HOW MINDFULNESS LEADS TO SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING THROUGH MEANING AND SELF-CONNECTION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristine Klussman President, Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lori Reich Secretary, Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $3,006 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,506 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $120 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $13,371 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $51 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,840 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $82 |
| Total functional expenses | $41,602 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $112,508 |
| 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 | $21,494 |
| Other assets | $12,716 |
| Total assets | $146,718 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $40 |
| 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 | $146,678 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $146,718 |
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