Project Gaia Inc is located in Gettysburg, PA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Gaia 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 12/2021, Project Gaia Inc generated $241.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $99.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.8%) 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
TO RAISE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR PROJECTS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ALCOHOL FUELS AND APPROPRIATE ALCOHOL APPLIANCES FOR GENERAL USE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS TO ETHIOPIAN AND NIGERIAN AFFILIATES FOR NATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE POPULARIZATION OF ALCOHOL STOVES AND ALCOHOL (ETHANOL AND METHANOL) FUEL. IN ETHIOPIA, SUPPORT OF THE WORK IN AND PROVISION OF STOVES AND FUEL TO THE REFUGEE CAMPS, SPECIFICALLY THE JIJIGA, ASSOSA, AND GAMBELLA REFUGEE CAMPS. TECHNICAL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT TO THE GAIA ASSOCIATION IN ITS POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING FOR ALCOHOL FUEL SCALEUP IN ETHIOPIA. TECHNICAL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT TO UNIDO FOR ITS PROGRAM IN TANZANIA. TECHNICAL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT TO THE WORLD BANK FOR ITS PROGRAM IN MADAGASCAR. SUPPORT TO THE COMMERCIAL COLLABORATOR IN HAITI AND ETHIOPIA. SUPPORT TWO INTEREST GROUPS IN VARIOUS AFRICAN COUNTRIES TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES IN ETHANOL FUEL PRODUCTION AND ETHANOL FUEL MARKET CREATION FOR COOKSTOVE FUEL. TECHNICAL CONSULTING WITH THE NITI AAYOG (INDIAN NATIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE) FOR A METHANOL STOVE PROGRAM IN INDIA. WORK ON DEVELOPING AN ALCOHOL STOVE CARBON FINANCE PROGRAM IN ETHIOPIA AND DJIBOUTI. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING COUNTRIES AND STAKEHOLDERS WHO CONTACT PROJECT GAIA TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR MODEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALCOHOL FUELS FOR COOKING. COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN COOKSTOVES AND BILATERAL FUNDERS AND DEVELOPERS ABOUT ALCOHOL FUELS AND APPLIANCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Theresa Adamik President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sjur Haugen Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bengt Ebbeson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Kimple Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rodger Goodacre Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $44,732 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $44,732 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $196,708 |
Investment income | $55 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $36 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $241,531 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $22,050 |
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 | $61,909 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $5,597 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,284 |
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 | $750 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $99,711 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $193,669 |
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 | $87 |
Total assets | $193,756 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $193,756 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $193,756 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Project Gaia Inc has recieved totaling $36.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $36 |
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