The Nora Project Nfp is located in Highland Park, IL. The organization was established in 2017. 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, Nora Project Nfp employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nora Project Nfp 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, Nora Project Nfp generated $976.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE DISABILITY INCLUSION BY EMPOWERING EDUCATORS AND ENGAGING STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NORA PROJECT'S CURRICULUM GUIDES SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING BY HONORING WAYS OF BEING, RESPECTING DIFFERENCES, AND FOSTERING EMPATHY AND INCLUSION. OUR INTENTIONAL APPROACH IS IMPACTING SCHOOL CULTURE AND STUDENT LIVES IN MAJOR WAYS. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS WHO USED TNP'S PRIMER PACK CURRICULUM REPORT A 65% INCREASE IN STUDENT'S ABILITY TO RESOLVE CONFLICT WITHOUT INTERVENTION. STUDENTS IN OUR INTERMEDIATE GRADE CLASSROOMS USING THE STORYTELLER PROJECT PROGRAM SIGNIFICANTLY OUTPERFORMED PEERS IN NON-TNP CLASSROOMS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMPATHY AND INCLUSIVE BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS. ALL MIDDLE AND HIGH-SCHOOL TEACHERS USING TNP'S STEMPATHY CLUB CURRICULUM REPORTED THAT PARTICIPATING STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AND REMOVED BARRIERS TO INCLUSION IN THEIR SCHOOLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lauren Schrero Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $74,106 |
Richard Jacobson Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jamel Alikhan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Peggy Bianco Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michelle Greenberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jennifer Arra Chair-Program Committee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $426,811 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $473,464 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $900,275 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $54,118 |
Investment income | $114 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $21,204 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $976,002 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,106 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $444,877 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $13,206 |
Payroll taxes | $45,856 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,602 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $93,583 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,460 |
Office expenses | $4,610 |
Information technology | $25,371 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,608 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,158 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $122,902 |
All other expenses | $13,822 |
Total functional expenses | $1,019,423 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $573,714 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $98,380 |
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 | $46,655 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $718,749 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,915 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $71,477 |
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 | $86,392 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $634,357 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | -$2,000 |
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 | $718,749 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 25 grants that The Nora Project Nfp has recieved totaling $163,228.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $72,521 |
Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc Fishers, IN PURPOSE: To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $38,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,736 |
Knight Family Foundation Lake Forest, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Jaffee Family Foundation Boca Raton, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
I A Oshaughnessy Foundation Inc Bloomington, MN PURPOSE: TO TRAIN EDUCATORS ON BEST PRACTICES IN INCLUSION AND PREPARE THEM TO TEACH OUR SCHOOL PROGRAMS. | $5,000 |
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