The Deborah Project Inc is located in Penn Valley, PA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (R63) the organization is classified as: Censorship, Freedom of Speech & Press, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Deborah Project Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Deborah Project 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 12/2022, Deborah Project Inc generated $625.8k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $137.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 44.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE DEBORAH PROJECT, FOUNDED BY HARVARD LAW SCHOOL PROFESSOR JESSE FRIED AND STAFFED BY EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEER AND STAFF ATTORNEYS, PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE ON A PRO BONO BASIS TO THOSE BEING DISCRIMINATED AGAINST IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS, EITHER BECAUSE THEY ARE JEWISH AND/OR PRO-ISRAEL. THE AIM OF THE DEBORAH PROJECT IS TO USE LEGAL SKILLS AND TOOLS TO UNCOVER, PUBLICIZE AND DISMANTLE ANTISEMITIC ABUSES IN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS, WITH THE AIM OF BRINGING WRONGDOERS TO JUSTICE AND DETERRING FUTURE ABUSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DEBORAH PROJECT'S MISSION AND OVERALL OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE AND INSTITUTIONS VICTIMIZED BY ANTI-SEMITISM AND/OR ANTI-ZIONISM IN U.S. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. DURING 2022 THE DEBORAH PROJECT STARTED WORKING ON FOUR ADDITIONAL CASES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jesse Fried Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Roiter Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Alex Berger Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Jerome M Marcus President | Officer | 10 | $31,250 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
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 | $625,779 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $625,779 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $625,779 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $31,250 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,812 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $75,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,891 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $33 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,500 |
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 | $0 |
Information technology | $10,356 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $193 |
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 | $6,908 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $137,370 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $521,494 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $521,494 |
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 | $521,494 |
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 | $521,494 |
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