Benji Project
- Assets
- $141.2k
- Revenue
- $216.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Port Townsend, WA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 93-1773705
Organization Overview
Benji Project is located in Port Townsend, WA. According to its NTEE Classification (F60) the organization is classified as: Counseling, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Benji Project employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Benji Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BENJI PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO SEE YOUNG PEOPLE THRIVE NAVIGATING LIFE'S UPS AND DOWNS WITH RESILIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMMING: OUR INSTRUCTORS START WITH THE MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION FOR TEENS CURRICULUM AND MODIFY THE TIMING AND NUMBER OF SESSIONS TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS. SCHOOLS WHERE WE HAVE OFFERED PROGRAMS INCLUDE PORT TOWNSEND HIGH SCHOOL, CHIMACUM HIGH SCHOOL, OCEAN K-12 ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, BRINNON MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND BLUE HERON MIDDLE SCHOOL. IN FY 2023-24, WE REACHED 283 YOUNG PEOPLE WITH OUR IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING.
SUMMER CAMP: ANNUAL WEEK-LONG SUMMER CAMPS ARE HELD FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS TO INTRODUCE MINDFULNESS AND SELF-COMPASSION TOOLS IN A NATURE-BASED, ENGAGING SETTING. THROUGH GAMES, ARTS ACTIVITIES, AND OUTDOOR EXPLORATION, YOUTH LEARN LIFELONG SKILLS FOR EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION FOR TEENS CURRICULUM IS OFFERED AFTER SCHOOL HOURS FOR 6TH-12TH GRADERS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, WE EXTEND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL GROUP SUPPORT AROUND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. WE ALSO PERIODICALLY OFFER WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND EDUCATORS THAT HELP ADULTS UNDERSTAND THE BRAIN SCIENCE OF ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT, HOW TO SUPPORT TEENAGERS IN POSITIVE WAYS, AND HOW TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES AMID PARENTING AND TEACHING CHALLENGES. TO CELEBRATE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, WE COLLABORATED WITH TWO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT THE MAAY PROJECT: MENTAL HEALTH ARTS ACTION FOR YOUTH, A SERIES OF HANDS-ON ART-MAKING WORKSHOPS WHERE STUDENTS DESIGNED AND CREATED A LARGE PUPPET REPRESENTING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH. THE PUPPET THEN WALKED IN THE LARGE RHODY PARADE IN PORT TOWNSEND. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, WE REACHED MORE THAN 60 YOUTH DIRECTLY, AND DOZENS MORE THROUGH AWARENESS AND INTERACTION WITH THE MAAY PROJECT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Mcrae-Woolf Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $33,158 |
Cynthia Osterman President And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Beth Ross Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan O'brien Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rebekah Minarchek Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Mitchell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $12,690 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $44,608 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $151,376 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $208,674 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,311 |
| Investment income | $2,863 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,293 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $216,555 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,575 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,175 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,083 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $33,135 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,059 |
| Fees for services: Management | $1,221 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,936 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,190 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $20,524 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $31,974 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,107 |
| Office expenses | $5,145 |
| Information technology | $7,231 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,762 |
| Travel | $1,114 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,356 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,647 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $212,876 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,656 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $128,224 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $150 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $205 |
| 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 | $2,000 |
| Total assets | $141,235 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,531 |
| 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 | $3,531 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $124,434 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,270 |
| 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 | $141,235 |