Arizou Dba Basta, operating under the name Project Basta, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Project Basta employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Basta 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 06/2021, Project Basta generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 64.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 62.6% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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 CREATE A BRIDGE OF OPPORTUNITY BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE GRADUATES OF COLOR TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AT ALL LEVELS. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH THE FACILITATION OF VARIOUS JOB SEARCH AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR GRADUATES, BASTA EQUIPS FIRST-GENERATION GRADUATES TO SECURE AND THRIVE IN THEIR FIRST JOBS WHILE SUPPORTING EMPLOYERS TO EMBRACE TALENT PRACTICES THAT INCREASE WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sheila Saremzadeh Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $135,626 |
Annie Hopkins Head Of Empl P'ship & Career Success | 40 | $113,053 | |
Abe Taleb Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michelle Weise Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Bob Giannino Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Alejandro Perez Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $98,104 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,663,672 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $100,391 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,761,776 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $431,962 |
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 | $2,193,738 |
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. | $158,197 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $832,587 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $76,550 |
Payroll taxes | $83,016 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,348 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $39,595 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $228,343 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $51,472 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,000 |
Travel | $426 |
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 | $4,048 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,513,771 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,293,028 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $375,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,200 |
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 | $5,865 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $100,391 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,779,484 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,432 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $66,869 |
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 | $200,530 |
Total liabilities | $304,831 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $803,026 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $671,627 |
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 | $1,779,484 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Arizou Dba Basta has recieved totaling $306,464.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Capital One Foundation Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: BRIDGING THE COLLEGE TO CAREER GAP | $200,000 |
Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: POVERTY RELIEF | $100,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,964 |
Poses Family Foundation Miami Beach, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $500 |
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Morrisville Auxiliary Of State Univ College Of Agricult & Technology Morrisville, NY | $25,329,251 | $17,429,247 |
Faculty Student Association State University College At Fredonia Inc Fredonia, NY | $20,429,854 | $14,962,919 |
The Jain Family Institute New York, NY | $1,266,575 | $5,283,522 |
Brockport Auxilary Service Corporation Brockport, NY | $15,024,153 | $10,683,968 |
Learning Lamp Inc Johnstown, PA | $5,123,554 | $8,804,669 |
West Chester University Student Services Inc West Chester, PA | $13,094,103 | $8,544,648 |
Student Association Inc California, PA | $24,020,549 | $6,805,716 |
Student Cooperative Association Inc Indiana, PA | $29,525,625 | $9,645,452 |
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Staff Housing Company Inc Bronx, NY | $37,908,103 | $6,828,997 |
The Possible Project Inc Boston, MA | $20,628,656 | $12,891,174 |
Bernard M Baruch College Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation New York, NY | $2,835,381 | $7,073,623 |
The Boston Education Development Foundation Inc Roxbury, MA | $14,159,042 | $7,338,660 |