Project Genesis Incorporated

Organization Overview

Project Genesis Incorporated is located in Willimantic, CT. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (J30) the organization is classified as: Vocational Rehabilitation, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Project Genesis Incorporated employed 277 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Genesis Incorporated 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 06/2023, Project Genesis Incorporated generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.6m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROJECT GENESIS, INC. PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND TRAINING THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT TO ADULTS AND STUDENTS WITH A RANGE OF DISABILITIES. WE BELIEVE THAT EACH PERSON WHO DESIRES TO LIVE AND WORK IN THEIR COMMUNITY CAN BE SUCCESSFUL, REGARDLESS OF THE OBSTACLES THEY FACE. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE INDEPENDENCE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BY EMPOWERING THEM TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN THEIR FULL RANGE OF RIGHTS AND LIFE EXPERIENCES. OUR TEAM IS DEDICATED TO MEETING EACH CONSUMER'S UNIQUE NEEDS AND AMBITIONS, EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME MORE ACTIVE, PRODUCTIVE, AND VALUED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES (ADS), OUR RISE PROGRAM HELPS CONNECTICUT ADULTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF DISABILITIES OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD. WE PROVIDE VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, EVALUATIONS, JOB DEVELOPMENT AND ON-SITE TRAINING TO ENSURE A POSITIVE JOB MATCH AND A SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT OUTCOME.IN 2023, WE ALSO CONTINUED PROVIDING "LEVEL UP" TRANSITION SERVICES THROUGH ADS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. LEVEL UP SERVICES HELP PREPARE STUDENTS TO ENTER THE WORKPLACE, COLLEGE AND PREPARE THEM TO "GO OUT AND FIND THEIR PLACE IN THE WORLD." FUNDED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, OUR SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES (SESS) PROGRAM WORKS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT PROVIDING TRANSITION SERVICES AND ACADEMIC SUPPORTS TO STUDENTS RECEIVING SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL STUDENTS CAN BE SUCCESSFUL WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORTS AND THAT EVERY STUDENT SHOULD HAVE CREATIVE AND INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES. OUR MODEL ALLOWS US TO CREATE A PROGRAM THAT WORKS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENT, ADAPTING TO MEET THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS AND RESPONDING TO EXTERNAL FACTORS INCLUDING THE COVID PANDEMIC. AS A RESULT, WE INCORPORATE A HYBRID SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL THAT INCLUDES THE USE OF BOTH VIRTUAL, ONLINE SUPPORTS AND IN PERSON COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, OUR ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY (ABI) WAIVER PROGRAM HELPS BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS LEARN TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. WE HELP SURVIVORS PURSUE WORK GOALS THROUGH PRE-VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT. WE HELP SURVIVORS FOLLOW SAFETY PROTOCOLS TO ENSURE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND ASSIST IN ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS SOCIAL SERVICE, HEALTH, ENTERTAINMENT, RELIGIOUS, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONNECTICUT'S BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE (BIAC), PROJECT GENESIS PROUDLY SPONSORS AND HOSTS MONTHLY BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUPS THAT DRAW SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES FROM CENTRAL AND EASTERN CONNECTICUT. THE MEETINGS ARE CO-FACILITATED BY SURVIVORS AND OUR STAFF, GIVING SURVIVORS THE CHANCE TO MEET IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER, AND DEMONSTRATE A LEADERSHIP ROLE. THE SUPPORT GROUPS FOSTER NATURAL THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS, ENHANCE SOCIAL SKILLS AND SELF-CARE, BUILD UNITY, AND PROMOTE ADVOCACY. ALSO, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BIAC, PROJECT GENESIS HOSTED OUR ANNUAL "FUN IN THE SUN" SUMMER COOKOUT AT CAMP HARKNESS IN WATERFORD, CT. THE ANNUAL COOKOUT HAS BECOME ONE OF NEW ENGLAND'S LARGEST SOCIAL GATHERINGS FOR ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS AND SUPPORTERS. THIS EVENT, ALONG WITH MANY OTHER SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, HELP FOSTER SOCIAL NETWORKS AMONG SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES, AND ESTABLISH SURVIVORS AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY.IN 2023, PROJECT GENESIS PROVIDED INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES TO OVER 380 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. SUCCESS FOR PROJECT GENESIS IS TRULY MEASURED BY THE SUCCESSES OF THE CONSUMERS WE SERVE. THEY COURAGEOUSLY DARE TO DREAM, CHART A COURSE, AND DO THE HARD WORK NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. EACH TIME WE WITNESS A CONSUMER'S SUCCESS, WE ARE HUMBLED, INSPIRED, AND GRATEFUL TO BE A PART OF THEIR AMAZING JOURNEY. PROJECT GENESIS PROUDLY CELEBRATED OUR 33RD BIRTHDAY IN THE FALL OF 2023. THREE DECADES AND BEYOND OF IMMEASUREABLE IMPACT!


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anthony J Viggiano
Vice Chair
$0
Anthony P Leroux
Chair
$0
Brandon Rothschild
Director
$0
Carol Webb
Secretary
$0
Dwight Bachman
Director
$0
Michael J Lettieri
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $156,399
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$156,399
Total Program Service Revenue$7,491,588
Investment income $325,771
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$2,554,831
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,418,927

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