Transparency & accountability
Clarity, governance, and responsible stewardship.
Project 1 is committed to responsible stewardship of donor support and community trust. Supporters deserve clear information about our nonprofit status, public filings, governance, and policies.
Nonprofit status
| Legal name | Project 1 |
|---|---|
| EIN | 46-1056582 |
| IRS status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Tax-exempt since | February 2013 |
| Location | Lake Orion, Michigan |
| Public charity category | Human Services / Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (NTEE P80) |
Public financial snapshot
Based on publicly available Form 990 data.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets / Liabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 | $0 | $38,047 | Total assets $20,891 · Liabilities $0 |
| FY 2023 | $40,000 | $13,409 | Net assets $58,938 |
Officers & directors
Listed in the most recent public Form 990 data. Compensation shown as $0 in the public summary.
| Name | Role | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Yvon Russell | President | $0 |
| Suzanne Alfastsen | Secretary | $0 |
| Amy Ordona | Director | $0 |
| Bela Kogler | Director | $0 |
| Jerry Hall | Director | $0 |
| Karla Kish | Director | $0 |
| Kelley Kennedy | Director | $0 |
Documents we make available
- IRS Determination Letter
- Latest Form 990 / 990-EZ
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Records Retention Policy
- Whistleblower Policy
- Gift Acceptance Policy
- Donation Refund Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Board of Directors list
- Annual impact summary
To request a copy, please contact us.
Transparency statement
Project 1 is working to make key nonprofit documents available to donors, volunteers, and community members. Public filings, governance information, and organizational policies help strengthen accountability and donor confidence.